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Lecturer - Music

Job details
Posting date: 19 February 2026
Salary: £32,028 to £42,109 per year
Additional salary information: Generous Annual Leave, Teachers' Pension
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 12 March 2026
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7SA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: NCG
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: NCG0001236_1771502705

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Summary

Lecturer - Music

Shape Futures. Change Lives. Become a Lecturer at NCG

At NCG, we believe education transforms lives. As one of the UK's leading college groups, we're committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences that help every learner achieve their goals-no matter where they start. Now is a great time to join our inclusive and supportive team.

Lecturer Opportunity

We're seeking a motivated and learner-focused Lecturer to join our college team. You'll teach across a range of programmes - delivering knowledge, building skills, and creating inclusive learning experiences. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What you'll do:

Plan and deliver learning

  • Design and deliver inclusive, high-quality lessons.
  • Create engaging learning materials tailored to diverse learner needs.
  • Provide clear, constructive feedback to support learner progress.

Support learner development

  • Guide academic and personal development through tutorials and pastoral care.
  • Maintain accurate records of learner progress and engagement.

Enhance curriculum and quality

  • Keep course content current and aligned with industry standards.
  • Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes.

Collaborate and uphold standards

  • Work with colleagues and external partners to enrich the learner experience.
  • Promote and uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety policies.

What we're looking for

You'll need:

  • A relevant subject qualification (e.g. degree or equivalent).
  • A recognised teaching qualification.
  • Level 2 English and Maths (e.g. GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent).
  • The ability to plan and deliver effective, inclusive teaching for diverse learners.
  • Knowledge of subject-specific pedagogy and current teaching practices in further or higher education.
  • Clear communication and strong organisational skills.
  • Confidence using digital tools to support learning.
  • A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and ongoing professional development.

Role Description

The Performance Academy at Newcastle College is seeking a skilled and industry-experienced Music Lecturer to join our Further Education team. This role includes Programme Lead responsibilities and is ideal for an ambitious practitioner with a specialism in studio production and a desirable secondary strength music performance.

You will deliver across our Level 2 (Intermediate) and Level 3 (Advanced) Music provision, with a focus on studio recording, production workflows, sound design and music technology. A strong working knowledge of Digital Audio Workstations (such as Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton or similar) is essential, alongside the ability to contextualise practice within current industry standards. Applicants with additional experience in live performance, band development or artist development will be particularly welcome

As Programme Lead, you will take responsibility for the coordination and day-to-day management of your programme area. This will include curriculum planning, quality assurance, monitoring student progress and achievement, supporting enrichment and performance activity, and acting as a key point of contact for both staff and students. You will work collaboratively with the Assistant Head of Curriculum and teaching team to ensure high standards of delivery, innovation and student experience.

We are looking for someone with strong industry insight, a passion for developing emerging talent, and the organisational skills to lead a programme effectively. You should have experience teaching in Further Education (Level 2 and Level 3 desirable), understand quality processes, and be confident supporting colleagues within a team environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing our studio and production offer, contributing to a vibrant performance culture and helping to strengthen our pipeline into the regional and national music industry.

If you are ready to combine creative practice, leadership and education within a thriving academy environment, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with a check of the children's barred list, where applicable.

Why work with us?

At NCG, we're more than a group of colleges - we're a community of educators and professionals working together to make a difference. We're proud to be rated 'Good' by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to high-quality teaching, learner support, and continuous improvement. We invest in our people, our facilities, and our communities - and we're proud to offer a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive.

Ready to apply?

If you're committed to inclusive education and want to help shape futures, we'd love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Flexible Working
  • Student Discount
  • Government Pension Schemes
  • Cycle to Work
  • Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits

NCG Values

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

  • Being both inclusive and diverse
  • Trusting and respecting our communities
  • Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
  • Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy

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Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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