Lecturer in Dance (Jazz)

What You Will Do

• The dance lecturer works closely with the Dance Coordinator to ensure excellence in dance training. 
• To teach and co-ordinate modules as agreed with the Academic Manager or Module Co-ordinator
• To undertake all teaching related administration in a timely manner
• Participate in course development and curriculum enhancement initiatives
  

Please refer to the job description attached for full details

About You

• Extensive knowledge of dance training in their specialist area, relevant industry experience and highly developed communication skill.
• Degree or formal qualification  in 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.

Please refer to the person specification attached for full details

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.

SAFEGUARDING

At Leeds Conservatoire we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that 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 (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.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in 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.