Job Title: Leeds Junior Conservatoire ManagerSalary: Commencing at 41,350 with progression to 43,857 per annumClosing Date: 2026-08-31About the Role
Leeds Conservatoire is excited to appoint a Managerfor Leeds Junior Conservatoire, beginning in Autumn 2026.
This is an fantastic opportunity to lead and develop our junior provision, with a particular focus on the successful delivery and continuous enhancement of our Saturday music school programme. The postholder will work closely with our outstanding team of tutors and academics, supporting and nurturing talented young musicians across a diverse range of genres, disciplines and musical interests.
Leeds Junior Conservatoire is the specialist Saturday school of Leeds Conservatoire, providing exceptional music education for young people aged 8 to 18. Through expert tuition, ensemble experiences and performance opportunities, we inspire the next generation of musicians within a creative, inclusive and supportive learning environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping this vibrant community and ensuring an outstanding experience for all students.
What You Will Do
- Lead the day to day management and development of the Leeds Junior Conservatoire, ensuring the successful delivery of our Saturday music school.
- Support, inspire and manage a team of expert tutors and academics to deliver an outstanding learning experience.
- Drive the continuous improvement of the curriculum, programmes and student experience across a range of musical genres.
- Foster a positive, inclusive and inspiring environment where young musicians can develop their talent, confidence and creativity.
- Oversee the planning, coordination and evaluation of Saturday school activities, events and performances.
- Build strong relationships with students, parents/carers, staff and external partners to support engagement and progression.
- Monitor quality, performance and budgets, ensuring the programme meets organisational objectives and delivers an excellent learner experience.
- Champion the Junior Conservatoire, promoting its reputation and supporting student recruitment and progression opportunities.
About You
- Significant experience of working with children and young people (under 18) in a music or arts education setting.
- A passion for arts education and a commitment to providing an outstanding experience for young musicians.
- Experience of leading and developing educational programmes, teams or projects, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- The ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate with colleagues, parents/carers and external organisations to enhance opportunities for young people.
- A strategic and innovative approach, with the vision to grow and develop our Junior Conservatoire while strengthening links with higher education, regional partners and the wider music sector
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.
- 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.
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