Lecturer - Music Therapy (Part-Time), Leeds
Job Title: Lecturer - Music Therapy (Part-Time)
Salary: Commencing at £34,823 with progression to £39,170 per annum Pro Rata.
Closing Date: 2025-09-11
About the Role
This is a part-time, reduced year role: 6 hours per week, 30 weeks per year. Leeds Conservatoire is seeking an experienced Lecturer in Music Therapy to deliver specialist tuition in Music Therapy to undergraduate students, both individually and in groups. You will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of curriculum content related to the music therapy module and support student development by providing high-quality feedback, pastoral care, and professional guidance in line with the Conservatoire’s educational values.
What You Will Do
* Provide engaging, inclusive, and pedagogically sound teaching in music therapy, supporting students across varied levels of experience.
* Supervise students where appropriate, enabling application of music therapy techniques and fostering collaborative skills.
* Engage in curriculum planning and assessment, ensuring alignment with academic and industry standards.
* Participate in departmental meetings, assessment panels, and other academic duties as required by the School of Music and Education.
About You
* Degree or equivalent in music or related field.
* Professional experience as a music therapist.
* Experience teaching at HE level or equivalent.
* Excellent music therapy skills and techniques.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
At Leeds Conservatoire, there are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, including:
* Annual leave entitlement - at least 35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
* Generous Pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme; The People’s Pension).
* Memberships and discounts - TOTUM card (formerly NUS card), staff discounts to tickets for ‘The Venue’.
* Travel and commuting - discounted travel through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
* Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days.
* Employee wellbeing initiatives.
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities, dependent on role requirements.
Safeguarding
Leeds Conservatoire is committed to safeguarding and welfare of all students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, online checks, and two satisfactory references. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in recruitment is central to our values. We aim to foster a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To learn more about our EDI objectives, please follow the employer’s guidance.
Recruitment Agencies
We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. If we require agency support, we will contact agencies directly. We do not recognise unsolicited or speculative CV submissions, and the company shall not be liable for any fee/commission in such cases.
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