About the Role
Up to 15 hours per week term time
The School of Popular Music & Voice wishes to appoint Part Time Lecturers across the BA Voice and BA Popular Music, to deliver voice teaching and assessing, and undertake any other work associated with relevant modules.
We are 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, but we particularly welcome applications from voice professionals with expertise in Popular Music and/or Musical Theatre repertoire.
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 21st September 2026, but with planning and preparation happening prior to this week.
Please note that the total number of working hours for appointed staff depends on the individual applicants music and repertoire specialism(s) and on student enrolment.
For questions or more information about the posts please contact Head of School, Kari Bleivik, at k.bleivik@lcm.ac.uk
What You Will Do
- Plan and deliver high-quality one-to-one and group teaching on the BA Voice (Performance & Pedagogy) programme, alongside specialist voice teaching through extracurricular activities where appropriate.
- Assess student performance and coursework, participate in voice assessment panels, and provide timely, constructive feedback in line with institutional guidelines.
- Support and facilitate student performances, events, and an outstanding student experience by working collaboratively with academic and professional services teams.
- Collaborate with the Academic Manager, BA Voice lecturers, and departmental colleagues to plan teaching, maintain curriculum quality, and ensure effective communication across the programme.
- Contribute to the development of the voice curriculum, departmental strategy, and the ongoing enhancement of voice provision within the Department of Popular Music and Voice.
About You
- Honours and postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, with a higher education teaching qualification and expertise in vocal pedagogy through research and/or professional practice.
- Experience teaching in higher education, supported by evidence of teaching excellence and comprehensive subject knowledge.
- Current knowledge of research in vocal pedagogy and an understanding of the music industry, particularly in relation to voice.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills, with the ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students.
- Strong collaborative skills and proficiency in using subject-specific technologies and digital tools to enhance teaching and learning.
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
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 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.
