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

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Pension schemes

Discounts on memberships

Travel discounts

Learning & development

Flexible & hybrid working

Job summary

Leeds Junior Conservatoire is recruiting a Tutor - Vocal studies & industry insights to teach across Vocal Skills, Musical Theatre Singing, Advanced Vocals and Industry Insights. The role supports students aged 8–18, offering engaging sessions on Saturdays during term time, across a range of programmes from theory to performance and career guidance.

The successful candidate will foster creativity, confidence and collaboration, while upholding safeguarding and inclusive education principles in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Music or related subject with vocal performance expertise.
• Experience teaching or working with young people under 18.
• Strong communication, organisation and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive and differentiated teaching for students aged 8–18.
• Monitor student progress, provide feedback, and contribute to curriculum development and teaching administration.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student success and participate in events.

Skills

Vocal performance

Vocal pedagogy

Group teaching

Communication

Inclusive education

Safeguarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music or related field

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the college offers its staff

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 least 35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 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

Commitment to safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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 a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.