Overview
Job Title: Lecturer – Music Technology (Leeds Junior Conservatoire)
Salary: Commencing at £31,734 with progression to £34,659 pro rata, per annum
About the Role
What You Will Do
As part of this role, you will teach across three areas of our programme:
- Tech Pathway – a specialist programme for students with a passion for music technology, production and creative digital practice.
- Introduction to Logic Pro – introducing beginners to Logic Pro and the fundamentals of recording, sequencing, sampling, effects and composition.
- Music Production – supporting students to develop recording, mixing and mastering skills using professional studios, Mac labs and industry-standard software.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a practitioner who enjoys helping young people explore creativity through technology, whether they aspire to be producers, composers, sound engineers, artists or simply passionate music-makers.
You will:
- Deliver engaging and inspiring weekly Music Technology classes for students aged 11–18.
- Teach Introductory Logic Pro sessions for beginners.
- Deliver Music Production classes focused on recording techniques, mixing, mastering and studio practice.
- Support students to develop their creative, technical and collaborative skills.
- Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the ongoing enhancement of the Leeds Junior Conservatoire programme.
- Undertake teaching-related administration and assessment as required.
- Participate in staff development activities and collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching and learning practice.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
Essential
- A degree in Music, Music Technology, Music Production or a related subject.
- Expertise in music technology and digital music production.
- Experience teaching or working with young people under 18.
- Experience working with students of mixed abilities.
- Strong communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
- A commitment to inclusive music education and supporting young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Availability to work on Saturdays during term time.
Desirable
- Professional experience within the music industry.
- Experience using Logic Pro in educational and professional contexts.
- A teaching qualification.
- Evidence of continued professional development in music education, safeguarding or inclusion.
Any offer of employment will be made subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be sought by the LJC for the successful applicant
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
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