Lecturer in Music Education

Royal Northern College of Music; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservatoire for music in the UK seeks a passionate Lecturer in Music Education to join its academic team. The role involves delivering, coordinating, and assessing music education modules while supporting students to become reflective and research-informed practitioners. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in areas such as music pedagogy and curriculum design. The college offers a collaborative environment and values innovative teaching methods to strengthen connections between different educational contexts.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in music education and teaching.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate dissertations.
• Ability to link theory and practice effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery and assessment of modules.
• Design and deliver teaching in music education areas.
• Support students in becoming reflective practitioners.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines.

Skills

Knowledge in music pedagogy

Curriculum design

Educational theory and practice

Music learning in schools

Community engagement

Education

Master of Education (MEd)

Job description

Salary Grade : £ to £ per hour (Dependent on Experience)

Closing date : 12 Noon, Friday 16 January 2026

Interview date : Thursday 29 & Friday 30 January 2026

The Royal Northern College of Music is a leading international conservatoire, with world-renowned expertise in music and music education. Our programmes are delivered by internationally acclaimed teachers and researchers, and supported by a unique artistic and academic programme. Throughout the year, the College’s state-of-the-art venues and concert facilities play host to a multitude of inspiring artists and events.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and student-focusedLecturer in Music Educationto join our academic staff and contribute to the continued development of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a particular focus on the Master of Education (MEd) degree.

Reporting to the Programme Lead for Music Education, the role holder will contribute to the delivery, coordination, assessment and supervision of modules in music education across the College. They will design and deliver teaching in areas such as music pedagogy, curriculum design, educational theory and practice, music learning in schools and communities, and inclusive education. Responsibilities will include supervising postgraduate dissertations and, where appropriate, contributing to student teacher observations.

The successful candidate will actively support students to become reflective, research-informed practitioners across school, community and other educational settings. They will play a key role in the ongoing development of the College’s music education provision, effectively linking theory and practice and strengthening connections between pre-tertiary and higher education contexts.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the College – including those in performance, composition, academic studies, research, community engagement, and health and wellbeing, the role holder will ensure that music education remains a central and integrated component of the RNCM’s academic and professional programmes.

Some evening or weekend work may be required in line with teaching, assessment or performance activities.