Deputy Head of Music & Education Innovation

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Discounts

Travel discount

Learning and development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Leeds Conservatoire is seeking an exceptional academic leader to join the senior leadership team as Deputy Head of School of Music, driving strategic direction across Classical Music, Jazz, Composition, Film, TV & Games Music.

You will lead curriculum innovation, expand academic offerings, and shape the future curriculum while collaborating with the Head of School to ensure outstanding student outcomes and industry-aligned learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within higher education or conservatoire settings.
• Strong understanding of music performance, composition, production and/or music education.
• Experience of curriculum design, validation and programme development.
• Proven track record of leading academic teams and managing change.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and regulatory requirements in higher education.
• Commitment to inclusive education, student success and educational excellence.
• Vision to develop opportunities that respond to evolving music and education sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic leadership and development of the School of Music.
• Lead curriculum innovation and enhancement across multiple disciplines.
• Play a key role in the development of new academic provision, including Music Education.
• Designing and developing new programmes and modules in response to sector and student demand.
• Ensuring high standards of academic quality, student outcomes and educational experience.
• Supporting and developing academic teams through effective leadership and collaboration.
• Building relationships with schools, industry partners, professional bodies and the wider education sector.
• Contributing to student recruitment, external engagement and institutional initiatives.

Job description

Leeds Conservatoire is seeking an exceptional academic leader to join the senior leadership team as Deputy Head of School of Music, driving strategic direction across Classical Music, Jazz, Composition, Film, TV & Games Music.

You will lead curriculum innovation, expand academic offerings, and shape the future curriculum while collaborating with the Head of School to ensure outstanding student outcomes and industry-aligned learning experiences.