This is a part-time, reduced year role: 6 hours per week, 30 weeks per year.
Leeds Conservatoire is seeking an experienced Lecturer in Music Therapy to deliver specialist tuition in Music Therapy to undergraduate students, both individually and in groups.
You will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of curriculum content related to the music therapy module and support student development by providing high-quality feedback, pastoral care, and professional guidance in line with the Conservatoire’s educational values.
What You Will Do
- Provide engaging, inclusive, and pedagogically sound teaching in music therapy, supporting students across varied levels of experience.
- Supervise students where appropriate, enabling application of music therapy techniques and fostering collaborative skills.
- Engage in curriculum planning and assessment, ensuring alignment with academic and industry standards.
- Participate in departmental meetings, assessment panels, and other academic duties as required by the School of Music and Education.
About You
- Degree or equivalent in music or related field.
- Professional experience as a music therapist.
- Experience teaching at HE level or equivalent.
- Excellent music therapy skills and techniques.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we 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
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.