Lecturer in Music Education

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. Throughout the year, the College’s state-of-the-art venues and concert facilities play host to a multitude of inspiring artists and events.

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.

For full details and how to apply please visit our website at www.rncm.ac.uk/about/job-vacancies.

You can apply for this role via the Application Form. You will be required to submit a copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

All of the fields are required unless stated.

Once you have submitted your application you will receive an automated email from ‘RNCM Website’ confirming your Application Form submission for this role.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.

If you have any queries please contact our Human Resources department via email at Recruitment@rncm.ac.uk

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Some applicants may require sponsorship from the College and a visa from UKVI to take up the role if successful. More information on this can be found here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Closing date: 12 Noon, Friday 16^th January 2026

Interview dates: Thursday 29^th & Friday 30^th January 2026

The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone. We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.

RNCM recognises that music is in every culture.

We are committed to building a diverse community of staff and students.

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