Part Time Lecturer - Teaching Practices & Teaching Technologies (Pedagogy Modules

About The Role

35 hours per Academic Year (20 teaching weeks)

The School of Popular Music & Voice wishes to appoint a Part Time Lecturer for the Pedagogy module on the BA Voice (Performance & Pedagogy) programme
, to deliver teaching and assessing and undertake any other work associated relevant to the module. As students undertake external placements in the 2nd semester, any successful candidate would also help support these in liaison with the relevant Academic Manager and Module Co-ordinator, the School Administrator and any external partners.

Semester 1 (10 Weeks)

• Year 1 - Teaching Practices - 1 hour teaching per week
• Year 2 - Teaching Technologies - 1.5 hour teaching per week

Semester 2 (10 Weeks)

• Year 1 - Teaching Practices - 1 hour teaching per week

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 2025, but with planning and preparation happening prior to this week.

Please note that the total number of working hours for appointed staff depends on agreed teaching, assessment and other additional responsibilities, and on student enrolment numbers.

For questions or more information about the posts please contact Head of School, Kari Bleivik, at

• Plan and deliver engaging lectures and seminars
• Assess student coursework and provide constructive feedback, panels in line with Conservatoire guidelines.
• Support and facilitate student placements, events, and the overall student learning experience by collaborating with academic and support teams.
• Work closely with the Academic Manager, School Administrator, Module Coordinators, voice faculty, and other part-time lecturers to plan and deliver teaching, maintain curriculum quality, support effective communication, and enhance the overall student experience across the department.
• Contribute to the development of the pedagogy curriculum, departmental strategy, and the ongoing enhancement of voice provision within the Popular Music and Voice department.

• Honours degree in a relevant discipline, with qualifications and/or professional or research experience in music pedagogy.
• Experience teaching undergraduate Music Pedagogy modules and facilitating music learning across a range of educational settings.
• Comprehensive subject knowledge, with evidence of teaching excellence and the ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students.
• Strong communication, organisational, and administrative skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with managers, lecturers, and colleagues across departments.
• Proficient in using subject-specific technologies and digital learning tools to enhance teaching and deliver an outstanding student experience.

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

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.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and select candidates on merit against the person specification.