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

Leeds Junior Conservatoire is recruiting for a Tutor in 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.

This role is 4 hours on Saturday (term time only, 30 Saturdays over the year). The 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.

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.

BENEFITS

- Annual leave entitlement of at least 35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
- Generous Pension schemes: Local Government Pension Scheme and The People's Pension.
- Memberships and discounts including TOTUM card and discounted tickets to The Venue.
- Discounted travel 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 (where role requirements allow).

SAFEGUARDING

At Leeds Conservatoire we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. 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. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.