Lecturer & Module Co-ordinator - BA Voice - Performance & Pedagogy (Part Time)

What You Will Do

• Plan and deliver lectures and seminars for the Pedagogy module within the BA Voice (Performance & Pedagogy) programme, part of the Department of Popular Music and Voice
• Take full responsibility for module planning and delivery, including the design and management of all assessment activities
• Support and coordinate student placements and facilitate participation in external events related to the module
• Serve on assessment panels for live performance assessments and evaluate student work submitted via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Collaborate closely with Academic Managers to contribute to the development and enhancement of the voice provision
• Represent the voice discipline in shaping departmental strategies and curriculum development

About You

• Degree in related subject area and research experience and/or professional experience of music pedagogy 
• Experience of working as a music educator and/or facilitator in a range of settings
• Comprehensive knowledge of music education in different sectors and relevant teaching practices
• 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.  

For questions or more information about the posts please contact Head of School, Kari Bleivik, at k.bleivik@lcm.ac.uk

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.

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 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. 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 please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

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