Assistant Professor (Music)

LAMDA LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

LAMDA Ltd. seeks an experienced music educator to join the Acting and Musical Theatre team as Assistant Professor (Music).

This permanent, part-time post (0.6–0.8 FTE) offers 22.5–30 hours per week and a pro rata salary with benefits. The role focuses on delivering conservatoire-level training, developing technical, creative and professional skills, and working with colleagues across Music and Singing to keep the curriculum innovative and industry-informed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a music educator with actor and/or musical theatre training.
• Deliver conservatoire-style training and develop technical, creative and professional skills.
• Collaborate across Music and Singing departments to align curriculum with industry practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and contribute to curriculum development, assessment, recruitment and productions.
• Support students' career development in performing arts.
• Contribute to inclusive and forward-thinking training aligned with industry needs.

Job description

Assistant Professor (Music)

Assistant Professor (Music)

Contract

Permanent
Part Time
(0.6 – 0.8 Full Time Equivalent)

Hours of work

22.5 – 30 hours per week

Salary

Grade 5
£33,298.80 – £37,476 (pro rata 0.8 FTE) + Benefits

£24,972.60 – £28,107 (pro rata 0.6 FTE) + Benefits

Application deadline

11:59pm (BST)
Monday 26 October 2026

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring music educator to join our Acting and Musical Theatre team as an Assistant Professor (Music).

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled musician and teacher with extensive experience of actor and/or musical theatre training. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional conservatoire-level training, supporting students to develop the technical, creative and professional skills needed for successful and sustainable careers in the performing arts.

Working alongside colleagues across the Music and Singing departments, you will contribute to an innovative, inclusive and industry-informed curriculum, bringing current professional practice into the classroom, rehearsal room and performance environment.

Alongside teaching, you will contribute to curriculum development, assessment, recruitment activities, productions and wider institutional initiatives, helping to ensure our training remains forward-thinking, inclusive and aligned with the evolving needs of the performing arts industry.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA, and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and from other under-represented groups.we are happy to provide recruitment information in accessible formats and a provision to accept applications in alternative formats.