Overview
Job Title: Tutor – Vocal Studies & Industry Insights (Leeds Junior Conservatoire)
Salary: Commencing at £26 with progression to £28.43 per hour
About the Role
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.
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Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to curriculum development, assessment and teaching administration.
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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.
Benefits
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).
- Generous Pension schemes
- 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
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities – this will vary depending on role requirements
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