Leeds City College
Classical Vocal Lecturer - BA(Hons) and MA
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About The Role
5 hours per week, reduced year
Leeds Conservatoire is seeking an inspiring and experienced Classical Vocal Lecturer to join our academic team, contributing to teaching across our BA and MA programmes.
The successful candidate will bring professional expertise, a strong understanding of classical vocal training, and a commitment to developing the next generation of performers. You will support students in achieving their artistic and academic potential through high-quality teaching, coaching, and mentorship.
Leeds Conservatoire is a leading specialist higher education institution for music and the performing arts, where students are supported to develop their creative, professional, and academic potential in a vibrant and ambitious environment.
Salary & annual leave advertised will be pro rata for the hours and weeks worked
What You Will Do
- To deliver 1:1 lessons to vocal students on the Classical BA(Hons) and MA programmes
- Deliver teaching, assessment setting, and marking as agreed with the Academic Manager, Deputy Head, or Head of Department, including timely administration, marking, feedback, and submission of module results.
- Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with academic and industry standards.
- Undertake appropriate research, professional practice, and scholarly activity, and contribute to the wider artistic and academic community, including meetings, recruitment, open days, and performance events.
- Comply with all organizational policies and procedures and undertake other appropriate academic duties as required.
About You
- Degree in a related subject area
- Professional experience and knowledge in the subject area
- Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to engage, motivate, and support students through clear and inclusive teaching
- 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.
- Good IT skills, with the ability to use standard digital platforms and systems effectively.
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Benefits
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 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 - 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
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- 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.
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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 organization committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, we are constantly striving to recruit staff that are representative of our student body and the wider region, to enable us to bring new voices to our community.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and select candidates on merit against the person specification.
Our Processes Are Designed To
- Provide equal opportunity and comply with relevant equality legislation;
- Reduce bias through structured, evidence-based assessment;
- Make reasonable adjustments where needed so candidates can perform at their best.
We are committed to a respectful working environment where people are treated with dignity, and where a range of perspectives can be expressed and discussed appropriately within the law and our policies.
To learn more about our approach and objectives, please click here.
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We do not recognize 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.
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