Sound and Recording Instructor

Leeds Art; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Arts University in Leeds, West Yorkshire, seeks a dedicated technician to support the BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance and BA (Hons) Music Production curricula. You will instruct, support and assist students in the safe, professional use of equipment, and help maintain learning facilities to ensure smooth delivery.

As part of a wider technical support team, you may work outside standard hours to support public performances and activities, with hybrid working offered between campus and

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience in a professional studio recording environment (desirable).
• Experience teaching or instructing students (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Instruct, support and assist students in the safe and professional use of equipment as required by the curriculum.
• Support academic delivery and ensure course facilities are properly maintained and available.
• Provide support for internal and external public performances and activities; may require occasional hours outside standard schedule.

Skills

Teaching

Studio recording

Equipment handling

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England. We have contributed significantly to the development of arts education for over 180 years, and have developed a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff.

The successful applicant will instruct, support and assist students in the safe, appropriate and professional use of equipment as required by the BMus. (Hons) Popular Music Performance and BA. (Hons) Music Production curriculum. Part of a wider technical support team, the role will specifically support the academic delivery, also ensuring the course facilities are properly maintained and available when required. This team also provides support for a range of internal and external public performances and activities, so flexibility in working hours, including occasional weekends and evenings will be required.

Applicants must have a degree in a relevant subject. Experience of working in a professional studio recording environment and relevant experience of teaching or instructing students are both desirable.

A full list of the essential criteria that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate can be found in the job description.

Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 27 October 2026

Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and expect our staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be made on merit, and as an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In recognition of our commitment to create a diverse team that draws from our widest talent pool, we would particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented at this level, which in this case is our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.

We are committed to offering a flexible approach to staff with regards to their work, for which we operate home working principles to facilitate a hybrid mode of site/remote working. The primary location for work is the University campus in Leeds, West Yorkshire.