Lecturer - Music

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Student discount

Government pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

NCG's college group is seeking a Lecturer in Music to teach across programmes, planning inclusive, high-quality lessons, and supporting learners through tutorials and pastoral care.

The role covers curriculum development, quality assurance, and keeping content current with industry standards, while working with colleagues and external partners to enrich the learner experience and uphold safeguarding and equality policies.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• GCSE grade C/4 in English and Maths or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver inclusive, high-quality lessons.
• Create engaging learning materials for diverse learner needs.
• Give clear, constructive feedback to support learner progress.
• Guide academic and personal development through tutorials and pastoral care.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and engagement.
• Keep course content current and aligned with industry standards.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes.
• Work with colleagues and external partners to enrich the learner experience.
• Promote and uphold safeguarding, equality and health and safety policies.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Subject pedagogy

Clear communication

Digital tools for learning

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant subject

Recognised teaching qualification

GCSE English & Maths (C/4) or equivalent

Job description

A Lecturer in Music post within NCG's college group, teaching across a range of programmes. The work centres on planning and delivering inclusive, high-quality lessons, supporting learners through tutorials and pastoral care, and keeping course content current against industry standards. The post is set at 37 hours a week and includes curriculum development and quality assurance. A recognised teaching qualification and an enhanced DBS check are both needed.

What the job involves

• Design and deliver inclusive, high-quality lessons
• Create engaging learning materials for diverse learner needs
• Give clear, constructive feedback to support learner progress
• Guide academic and personal development through tutorials and pastoral care
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and engagement
• Keep course content current and aligned with industry standards
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes
• Work with colleagues and external partners to enrich the learner experience
• Promote and uphold safeguarding, equality and health and safety policies

What's required

Qualifications

• Relevant subject qualification, such as a degree or equivalent
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent)

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to plan and deliver effective, inclusive teaching for diverse learners
• Knowledge of subject pedagogy and current teaching practice in further or higher education
• Clear communication and strong organisational skills
• Confidence using digital tools to support learning

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, with children's barred list check where applicable

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and ongoing professional development

What's offered

• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working
• Student discount
• Government pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme