Lecturer in Music

Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…

Role Title: Lecturer in Music

Location: Yale

Contract Type: Full Time (37 hours per week) , Permanent

Salary: £33,596 - £51,932 (Upper pay range points UP2 and UP3 are subject to evidence of previous progression to Upper Pay Spine)

Welsh skills are essential for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service. Candidates are required to have a Welsh Level of C1.

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of musical talent, producers, and performers?

At Coleg Cambria, we believe that exceptional education starts with exceptional people—which is why we place individuals right at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an energetic, creative Music Lecturer who brings both a love for the industry and a commitment to helping every student thrive

Your Impact in the Role

• Inspire & Educate: Deliver dynamic teaching sessions, design engaging learning materials, and provide constructive feedback on student work.

• Guide & Support: Act as a personal tutor, offering individual guidance and pastoral support to help learners reach their goals.

• Shape the Department: Participate in course planning, student recruitment, interviewing, and college marketing events.

• Maintain High Standards: Manage administrative responsibilities effectively, including schemes of work, attendance registers, and course reviews.

• Build Connections: Collaborate with cross-departmental tutors, awarding bodies, and local employers.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g Cert Ed/PGCE) or be working towards a Level 5 teaching qualification.

• Educated to a minimum Level 6 qualification in relevant subject area

• Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching.

• Knowledge of the broad range of learning needs and how to support these needs within a learning environment

• Current, up-to-date knowledge of developments in the music sector.

Welsh skills are essential for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.

We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave