Job Title: Lecturer – Music Technology (Leeds Junior Conservatoire)Salary: Commencing at 31,734 with progression to 34,659 pro rata, per annumClosing Date: 2026-08-02About the Role
4 hours on Saturday
Leeds Junior Conservatoire is recruiting for a Lecturer – Music Technology
Leeds Junior Conservatoire (LJC) is a thriving community of talented young musicians, creators and performers from across Yorkshire and the North, providing exceptional opportunities for students aged 818 to develop their skills, creativity and artistic ambitions. We are seeking an inspiring Music Technology Lecturer to join our Saturday School team and help shape the next generation of music producers, digital creators and artists. Working with talented musicians aged 1118, you will support students to explore music production, recording and music technology in our professional facilities, helping them build confidence, discover new possibilities and develop their creative voice.
At LJC, we are proud to offer an inclusive and supportive environment where young people from all backgrounds and experiences can thrive. Our ambition extends beyond developing musical skills; we nurture creativity, self-expression, curiosity and a lifelong love of music. As part of our close-knit and collaborative tutor team, you will work alongside passionate educators and industry professionals who are committed to creating outstanding experiences for young people. Through sharing ideas, supporting one another and continually developing our curriculum, we aim to ensure every student has the opportunity to realise their potential.
Interviews will take place on 10 August 2026.
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 1118.
- 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 least35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part timestaff).
- Generous Pension schemes
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- The Peoples 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
SAFEGUARDINGAt Luminate Education Group 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 INCLUSIONOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion 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 pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIESWe kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin 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.
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