Lecturer - Song Writing (Part Time)

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 the Role

The School of Popular Music & Voice wishes to appoint two Part Time Lecturers across the BA (Hons) Music (Song writing) curriculum, to deliver teaching and assessing and undertake any other work associated with relevant modules. 

We are particularly looking for Song writing Practitioners who can deliver 1-1 song writing tuition to a high standard, with excellent technical knowledge, artistic insight, collaborative skills and industry experience. We are looking for individuals with a range of different backgrounds and experience of different genres. 

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 22nd September 2025, but with planning and preparation happening prior to this week.

The anticipated number of hours available per a successful candidate is currently 7 hours per week, term time only. Please note however that the total number of working hours for appointed staff depends on the module and on student enrolment. The rate of pay includes preparation time and holiday pay.

What You Will Do

• Plan and deliver one-to-one and/or group teaching sessions for students on the BA (Hons) Music (Song writing) programme and across the Department of Popular Music and Voice including song writing related subjects i.e. self-promotion and marketing, and collaborative writing and production
• Teach specialist subjects related to song writing, including participation in relevant extra-curricular activities and events
• Support and facilitate student performances, showcases, and related events
• Participate as a panel member in the assessment of songwriting modules
• Collaborate with Academic Managers to support the ongoing development of the Song writing provision
• Contribute to the strategic planning and curriculum development of the Song writing discipline within the department

About You

• Degree in related subject area
• Professional experience of song writing and an understanding of the music industry with specific reference to song writing
• Comprehensive knowledge of song writing pedagogy, methodology and theory
• 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 

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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