Singing Teachers (Maternity Cover)/Visiting Professionals

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative economies. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes.

We are looking for inspirational and engaging Singing Teachers to join our School of Music. These are fixed term positions (3) to provide maternity cover commencing in September 2025. Hours are likely to be up to three days per week during teaching weeks (30 weeks).

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and passionate vocal teacher, you will hold a degree or equivalent qualification and be a subject specialist with a strong background in vocal health and advancement. You will have the ability to deliver conservatoire level professional training to students enrolled on our degree programmes. A background in music and the ability to bring industry knowledge into the teaching space is essential. Experience of teaching in higher education is desirable.

As a new colleague you will join a thriving creative community and learning environment, working with inspiring students and supportive colleagues. The successful applicant will contribute to the ongoing development of vocational learning, practice, and scholarship within LIPA.  In return, we offer a competitive hourly rate and pension, along with the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, and film makers. 

These are part time, fixed term (maternity cover), term-time positions, commencing in September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Closing date for applications: 1pm on Friday 2^nd May 2025

You can download or request a hard copy of the details, and an application form related to these posts from our website on the following link:

lipa.ac.uk/about-us/working-here

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruit@lipa.ac.uk or 0151 330 3091.

Please send your completed application form to recruit@lipa.ac.uk

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We are committed to working together to create an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, pursuing our vision to be a leading vocational training institution.

As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.

Appointments will always be made on merit.

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