Lecturer in Popular Music -0.7 FTE

Salary

£25,825.1 (0.7 FTE) based on £36,893 (1 FTE )including LWA per annum It is our policy to normally appoint at the bottom of the salary scale

Hours

25.55 hours per week

Closing Date

Monday 17th August 2026 at 9am

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Music to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across our core music curriculum at the North Kensington Centre. You will teach across the following programmes:

• UAL Level 2 Music
• UAL Level 3 Music
• BTEC Level 3 Music

You will plan and deliver engaging, accessible and inclusive learning that responds to students’ different starting points, learning needs and aspirations. Using a range of teaching approaches, digital technologies and current industry practice, you will support every student to participate fully and achieve their potential.

You will assess students’ work, provide timely and constructive feedback, contribute to internal and external quality-assurance processes, and maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and achievement.

The role also involves providing tutorial, pastoral and progression support; contributing to student recruitment and induction; and working collaboratively with colleagues, including Additional Learning Support, to ensure that students receive appropriate support. You will contribute to the continued development of the music curriculum and to quality-improvement activities that strengthen student engagement, attendance, retention, achievement and progression.

About You

You will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in music or a closely related discipline, together with an appropriate teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, Cert Ed, DET, DTLLS, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, or an equivalent qualification.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• GCSE English and mathematics at grades A–C/9–4, or equivalent qualifications.
• Successful experience of planning and delivering high-quality accredited music provision to learners with different backgrounds, abilities and starting points, ideally including learners aged 16–18.
• Knowledge of UAL and/or BTEC music qualifications and familiarity with relevant awarding-body requirements.
• Current and relevant subject knowledge, together with enthusiasm for music and music education.
• The ability to create inclusive, accessible and engaging learning experiences that support students to achieve their individual goals.
• Experience of assessing students effectively and providing clear, constructive and timely feedback.
• The ability to contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication, organisational and digital skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of teaching and professional practice.

We recognise that relevant skills and experience can be gained through different educational and professional routes. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process.

About Morley College London

Established in 1889, and with our roots stretching back even further, Morley College London is one of the country’s oldest and largest specialist providers of adult education. We provide long-term, sustainable and affordable programmes of lifelong learning across three centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo – including 16-19 provision at North Kensington and Chelsea.

As well as joining a creative, innovative leading London College focused on social justice and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all, there are plenty of other rewards for working at Morley College London:

• Christmas closure period
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
• 100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• On site cafeterias
• A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
• A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues

How to Apply

Closing date : Monday 17th August 2026 at 9am

Please download the job description and application form below. Please email your application to recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk

Please note that applicants should apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants, who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please contact the People Operations team by e-mail at recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk for further details. If you wish to apply for more than one job, you will need to complete a separate application form for each position.

Important information

Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students at all times and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. As such we undertake safeguarding checks on the suitability of all prospective staff in line with KCSIE 2025, including the right to conduct online searches of all successful candidates.