About the Role
Leeds City College is looking for an enthusiastic full‑time Apprentice Teacher of Music to join our School of Music and Performance Production. Based at our state‑of‑the‑art Quarry Hill campus, you will gain on‑the‑job experience while working towards completing your teaching apprenticeship. On completion you will gain a Level 5 Certificate in Education, provided internally through University Centre Leeds.
You will receive support from our dedicated Teaching, Learning and Assessment team, who share expertise and guidance on best practice with teaching colleagues at all levels of their career. Our Music department offers a number of courses for all ages and abilities, ranging from Level 1 to Level 3 extended programmes. They are supported by experienced staff from across the music industry within our fantastic facilities including the 180 seat Chroma‑Q theatre, five dance studios, two recording studios, TV production facilities, a screening room, practice rooms and Theatre Design workshops.
Please note, this is a fixed‑term contract for the length of the 24‑month apprenticeship.
What You Will Do
- Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources, including the development of online learning resources.
- Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
- Create effective assessment activities, provide developmental and timely feedback to motivate and inspire learners to improve.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with students and provide support and encouragement to ensure successful outcomes.
- Join a friendly, supportive, hard‑working team passionate about developing learners’ self‑esteem, abilities and progress.
About You
- Good general education including Maths and English Level 2 or above (or GCSE Grade 4 or above).
- Level 3 qualification, such as a Level 3 (advanced) apprenticeship, A‑Levels, BTEC or NVQ.
- Experience of working with and supporting young people in an educational setting.
- Qualifications and/or experience related to the music industry.
Benefits
- Annual leave: 44 days plus bank holidays for curriculum and management staff; 39 days plus bank holidays for curriculum support and business support staff.
- Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme and People’s Pension Scheme.
- CPD opportunities: annual staff conference plus two additional staff development days, and qualifications including PGCE, apprenticeships, leadership and management courses.
- Employee well‑being initiatives: family‑friendly policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
- Travel and commuting: discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: flexible working arrangements vary between roles.
Safeguarding
At Leeds City College we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks, including 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 with children.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, treating every candidate with fairness, respect and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias and promote a diverse talent pool. Please see our EDI objectives for more information.
