This is a fixed-term contract until May 2026.
The total number of working hours for appointed staff depends on the module and on student enrollment.
The School of Popular Music & Voice wishes to appoint Part Time Lecturers across the BA Voice curriculum, to deliver teaching and assessing and undertake any other work associated with relevant modules.
We are particularly looking for Vocal Practitioners who can deliver 1-1 vocal tuition to a high standard, with excellent technical knowledge, performance experience and artistic insight. We are looking for individuals with a range of different backgrounds and experience of different genres. We are also looking to staff group sessions and lectures in voice related subjects, including choir (applicants with experience from any genre of potential interest) and vocal groups, as well as vocal theory and practice.
The teaching term follows the Conservatoire’s Undergraduate Music Academic Calendar. Note that other duties may fall outside of the term time weeks.
The start date for the teaching will be w/c 22nd September 2025, but with planning and preparation happening prior to this week.
What You Will Do
* Part-time teaching staff will work closely with the Academic Manager in the School of Popular Music and Voice, as well as the School Administrator, other Module Co-ordinators and also other relevant Part-time Lecturers.
* Responsible for the planning and delivery of one to one and /or group lessons with students on the BA Voice (Performance & Pedagogy) course within the Department of Popular Music and Voice
* Delivering other specialist teaching in voice and voice related subjects through extra curricular events where relevant
* Assisting and facilitating student performances and events
About You
Applicants should have highly developed communication skills, be collaborative and willing to work with a team of managers and lecturers to deliver an excellent student experience and contribute to a thriving work environment.
For questions or more information about the posts please contact Head of School, Kari Bleivik, at k.bleivik@lcm.ac.uk
At Leeds Conservatoire,there are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
* Annual leave entitlement- If you work full time, you'll get at least35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part timestaff).
* The People’s Pension
* Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).Staff can also receive discounted tickets to ‘The Venue’.
* Travel and commuting- discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
* Learning and development opportunities -including staff development days
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities- this will vary depending on role requirements
About Us
Leeds Conservatoire is a successful higher education provider dedicated to music, theatre, and performance, offering a vibrant and supportive learning environment for aspiring artists. Our strong industry connections provide students with invaluable real-world experience and opportunities, equipping them for successful careers in the creative sectors.
We pride ourselves on creating a rewarding and stimulating workplace for our staff, fostering collaboration and innovation within a supportive and creative community. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of artists and are proud to contribute to the vibrant cultural landscape of Leeds and beyond.
At Leeds Conservatoire, we offer development opportunities, allowing our staff to thrive alongside a diverse team of leading professionals and talented students. Our state-of-the-art facilities and thriving student community further enhance our creative environment, making it an inspiring place to work and grow.
As an organisation committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are constantly striving to recruit staff which are representative of our student body and the wider region, to enable us to bring new voices to our community.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion 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. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.
* We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
* We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.
* Salary Commencing at £28.56 per hour with progression to £32.12 per hour, per annum
* Frequency Hourly
* Job Reference LUM636/2052
* Contract Type LC - Term Time Only - Fixed Term
* Closing Date 10 July, 2025
* Job Category Teachers/Lecturers
* Campus Quarry Hill Campus
* Location 3 Quarry Hill Leeds, United Kingdom
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