Music Education Lecturer for ITE & Teacher Training

Overview

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution rooted in the Liverpool City Region with a global presence. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our School of Education as a Lecturer of Music, leading both secondary and primary music education mainly within the secondary ITE team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, deliver and assess high‑quality teaching materials for secondary and primary music education.
• Contribute to the planning, design and development of modules and programmes, including curriculum changes and adaptations from DfE mandated frameworks.
• Lead the subject‑specialist curriculum provision for secondary and primary student teachers.
• Supervise practice‑based learning across a number of partner schools.
• Engage in evidence‑based teaching and real‑world research activity.
• Support the team to ensure provision is of a high standard and compliant with DfE and OfS requirements.

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate degree with QTS, or PGCE (QTS) with a track record of successful music teaching with secondary age students.
• Ability to plan and teach primary music education.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable ability to operate effectively in a demanding environment.
• Experience in a compliance‑heavy academic and professional setting, including internal and external auditing and inspection.

Benefits and Other Information

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support, and family‑friendly policies.

Informal enquiries may be made in confidence to: Jane Gargan (J.Gargan@subject specialist) Head of Initial Teacher Education.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and religion or belief. All appointments are made on merit. Please note all vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.