Tutor - Vocal Studies & Industry Insights (Leeds Junior Conservatoire)

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

The People’s Pension

TOTUM card discounts

Discounted tickets to The Venue

Job summary

Leeds Conservatoire is recruiting a Tutor for Vocal Studies & Industry Insights to teach across Vocal Skills, Musical Theatre Singing, Advanced Vocals and Industry Insights. You will foster creativity, confidence and musical independence in students aged 8–18 while contributing to curriculum and performances.

The role supports flexible and hybrid working where possible, with an emphasis on Saturdays during term time.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of vocal pedagogy and performance.
• Experience teaching or working with young people.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Vocal Skills, Musical Theatre Singing, Advanced Vocals and Industry Insights.
• Deliver engaging, inclusive teaching for ages 8–18 with differentiation.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback and contribute to curriculum development.
• Collaborate with colleagues for student success and school events.

Skills

Vocal performance

Music education

Teaching and mentoring

Public speaking

Education

Degree in Music or related subject

Job description

Job Reference LUM24215/2942

Number of Positions Requested:

1

Contract Type:

LC - Fractional - Permanent

30 Saturdays over the year

Commencing at £26 with progression to £28.43 per hour

Working Hours:

4

City/Town:

Leeds

Closing Date:

15/11/2026

At Leeds Conservatoire, there are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement- If you work full time, you'll get at least35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part timestaff).
• The People’s Pension
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).Staff can also receive discounted tickets to ‘The Venue’.
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -including staff development days
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About the Role

4 hours on Saturday (term time only)

Leeds Junior Conservatoire is recruiting for a Tutor - Vocal studies & industry insights

We are looking for an enthusiastic musician-educator to work across a range of classes including Music Theory & Practical Musicianship, Leeds Junior Conservatoire Experience Band and Composition, helping students to deepen their understanding of music whilst developing their creativity, collaborative skills and musical confidence.

Leeds Junior Conservatoire (LJC) is a thriving community of young musicians, creators and performers from across Yorkshire and the North, offering exceptional opportunities for students aged 8–18 to develop their musical skills and creativity.

At LJC, we foster an inclusive, supportive environment where every young person can thrive. As part of our collaborative team of passionate educators and industry professionals, you will help nurture artistic ambition, self-expression and a lifelong love of music.

(Hourly rate is inclusive of prep time and holiday pay)

What You Will Do

As part of this role, you will teach across four areas of our programme:

Vocal Skills

Develop students' core singing technique through work on breath control, vocal health, tone production, musicianship, stylistic awareness and performance confidence. Students explore a variety of contemporary and commercial repertoire while building strong vocal foundations.

Musical Theatre Singing

Support students to develop the specialist skills required for musical theatre performance, combining vocal technique with storytelling, interpretation, characterisation and stagecraft. Students explore repertoire from a range of musical theatre styles and eras.

Advanced Vocals

Work with experienced and committed young singers to refine advanced vocal technique, artistry and performance practice. Students are encouraged to develop their own artistic identity, interpret challenging repertoire and prepare for future musical study and performance opportunities.

Industry Insights

Introduce students to the wide range of careers and opportunities within the music and performing arts industries. Through discussion, practical activities and guest insights where appropriate, students gain a greater understanding of the skills, pathways and professional expectations of working as a contemporary artist, vocalist or performer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a practitioner who is passionate about vocal education and helping young people discover their creative potential through singing and performance.

You will:

• Deliver engaging, inclusive and differentiated teaching for students aged 8–18, fostering creativity, confidence and musical independence.

Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to curriculum development, assessment and teaching administration.

Collaborate with colleagues to support student success, maintain high teaching standards, and contribute to performances, open days and other LJC events.

About You

• A degree in Music, Vocal Performance, Musical Theatre, Music Education or a related subject, with expertise in vocal performance and vocal pedagogy.
• Experience teaching or working with young people under 18, including students of mixed abilities and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Strong communication, organisation and classroom management skills, with the ability to facilitate engaging group learning and performance activities.
• A commitment to inclusive music and performing arts education, ensuring all students can participate, develop their skills and achieve their potential.
• A commitment to safeguarding young people and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Availability to work on Saturdays during term time.
• Desirable - Professional experience as a vocalist, musical theatre performer, vocal coach or music educator, including experience preparing students for auditions, performances or progression to further musical study, supported by a recognised teaching qualification, relevant continuing professional development, or current knowledge of the music and performing arts industries.

Any offer of employment will be made subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be sought by the LJC for the successful applicant.

About Us

Leeds Conservatoire is a successful higher education provider dedicated to music, theatre, and performance, offering a vibrant and supportive learning environment for aspiring artists. Our strong industry connections provide students with invaluable real-world experience and opportunities, equipping them for successful careers in the creative sectors.
We pride ourselves on creating a rewarding and stimulating workplace for our staff, fostering collaboration and innovation within a supportive and creative community. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of artists and are proud to contribute to the vibrant cultural landscape of Leeds and beyond.
At Leeds Conservatoire, we offer development opportunities, allowing our staff to thrive alongside a diverse team of leading professionals and talented students. Our state-of-the-art facilities and thriving student community further enhance our creative environment, making it an inspiring place to work and grow.
As an organisation committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are constantly striving to recruit staff which are representative of our student body and the wider region, to enable us to bring new voices to our community.

SAFEGUARDING

At Leeds Conservatoirewe are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and select candidates on merit against the person specification.

Our processes are designed to:

• provide equal opportunity and comply with relevant equality legislation;
• reduce bias through structured, evidence-based assessment;
• make reasonable adjustments where needed so candidates can perform at their best.

We are committed to a respectful working environment where people are treated with dignity, and where a range of perspectives can be expressed and discussed appropriately within the law and our policies.