Lecturer in Music Education

Music Mark; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservatoire in the UK seeks a Lecturer in Music Education to enhance undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, focusing on the Master of Education (MEd) degree. The role involves designing and delivering courses in music pedagogy and educational theory, supervising dissertations, and fostering reflective practices among students. Collaborating across departments, the successful candidate will strengthen the integration of music education within academic offerings. Some evening or weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education teaching.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate dissertations.
• Knowledge of inclusive education practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver teaching in music pedagogy and curriculum design.
• Coordinate and supervise modules in music education.
• Support students in reflective, research-informed practices.

Skills

Knowledge of music education

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Research in music pedagogy

Education

Master's degree in education or music

Job description

£46.08 - £50.29 per hour depending on experience

The Royal Northern College of Music is a leading international conservatoire, with world‑renowned expertise in music and music education. Our programmes are delivered by internationally acclaimed teachers and researchers, and supported by a unique artistic and academic programme.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and student‑focused Lecturer in Music Education to join our academic staff and contribute to the continued development of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a particular focus on the Master of Education (MEd) degree.

Reporting to the Programme Lead for Music Education, the role holder will contribute to the delivery, coordination, assessment and supervision of modules in music education across the College. They will design and deliver teaching in areas such as music pedagogy, curriculum design, educational theory and practice, music learning in schools and communities, and inclusive education. Responsibilities will include supervising postgraduate dissertations and, where appropriate, contributing to student teacher observations.

The successful candidate will actively support students to become reflective, research‑informed practitioners across school, community and other educational settings. They will play a key role in the ongoing development of the College’s music education provision, effectively linking theory and practice and strengthening connections between pre‑tertiary and higher education contexts.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the College – including those in performance, composition, academic studies, research, community engagement, and health and wellbeing – the role holder will ensure that music education remains a central and integrated component of the RNCM’s academic and professional programmes.

Some evening or weekend work may be required in line with teaching, assessment or performance activities.

The Royal Northern College of Music is one of the leading conservatoires in the world, located in Manchester, England. It is one of four conservatoires associated with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.