At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach music theory, ensemble performance, and composition to young musicians aged 8-18.
- Company: Leeds Junior Conservatoire, a vibrant community for aspiring musicians.
- Benefits: Inclusive environment, competitive hourly rate, and opportunities for creative growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team with opportunities for professional development and creativity.
- Why this job: Inspire the next generation of musicians and nurture their artistic ambitions.
- Qualifications: Strong musicianship skills and a passion for teaching young people.
The predicted salary is between 8 - 18 £ per hour.
Leeds Junior Conservatoire is recruiting for a Tutor – Music Theory, Ensemble & Composition. We are looking for an enthusiastic musician-educator with broad musical interests, strong practical musicianship skills and a passion for helping young people reach their potential across theory, ensemble performance, musicianship and composition.
Leeds Junior Conservatoire (LJC) is a thriving community of young musicians, creators and performers from across Yorkshire and the North, offering exceptional opportunities for students aged 8–18 to develop their musical skills and creativity. At LJC, we foster an inclusive, supportive environment where every young person can thrive. As part of our collaborative team of passionate educators and industry professionals, you will help nurture artistic ambition, self-expression and a lifelong love of music.
What You Will Do
- Music Theory & Practical Musicianship: Deliver engaging theory and musicianship classes for students aged 11–18, helping them develop their understanding of musical concepts including notation, rhythm, harmony, keys and structure. Alongside written theory, you will lead practical activities that develop aural skills, listening, sight-singing, improvisation and ensemble awareness, helping students connect theoretical understanding to real-world music-making.
- LJC Experience Band (Ages 8–11): Lead an ensemble of younger musicians, helping students develop their rehearsal, listening and performance skills through practical music-making. You will encourage creativity, confidence and collaboration whilst supporting students to perform effectively as part of a group.
- Composition: Working alongside the Composition Tutor, you will support students in exploring and developing their own creative work. This includes facilitating practical composition activities, providing individual feedback, and supporting students to use software such as Logic Pro and Sibelius to develop composition, notation and arranging skills.
- Deliver engaging, inclusive and differentiated teaching for students aged 8–18, fostering creativity, confidence and musical independence.
- Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to curriculum development, assessment and teaching administration.
- Collaborate with colleagues to support student success, maintain high teaching standards, and contribute to performances, open days and other LJC events.
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