Lecturer - Spoken Voice
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Lecturer - Spoken Voice
This is a zero hours contract.
Are you passionate about voice, vocal technique, and helping performers find their authentic sound? We’re looking for a Spoken Voice Lecturer to join our dynamic performing arts team at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], delivering high-quality, practice-based training to students across acting, actor-musician and musical theatre pathways.
About the Role
This is a zero hours contract.
Are you passionate about voice, vocal technique, and helping performers find their authentic sound? We’re looking for a Spoken Voice Lecturer to join our dynamic performing arts team at [Employer hidden], delivering high-quality, practice-based training to students across acting, actor-musician and musical theatre pathways.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the vocal development of emerging artists and support their preparation for sustainable careers on stage, screen, and in live performance. Whether you’re an experienced voice coach or a performer with a passion for vocal training and education, we’d love to hear from you.
*Please note the rate of pay includes preparation time and holiday pay.
What You Will Do
- Teach and support students in vocal technique, vocal health, and text work across a range of levels.
- Deliver engaging, evidence-based sessions that draw on your professional and/or performance background.
- Support students in developing confidence, vocal range, and clarity in both spoken and sung voice (if applicable).
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support integrated training across disciplines.
- Contribute to assessment and feedback processes, ensuring students are supported in their growth.
- Keep up to date with current voice practices, pedagogy, and industry expectations.
About You
- A strong background in voice teaching, vocal coaching, or performance.
- Experience working with actors and/or singers in an educational or professional setting.
- Knowledge of key vocal methodologies and practices (e.g. Linklater, Estill, Fitzmaurice, etc.).
- Knowledge of teaching accents and dialects.
- A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with students and colleagues.
- A degree or equivalent professional experience is essential, a teaching qualification is desirable or a willingness to work towards one.
Benefits
At [Employer hidden], there are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
- Annual leave entitlement- If you work full time, you'll get at least 35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
- Generous Pension schemes
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- The People’s Pension
- Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). Staff can also receive discounted tickets to ‘The Venue’.
- Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements
About Us
[Employer hidden] is a successful higher education provider dedicated to music, theatre, and performance, offering a vibrant and supportive learning environment for aspiring artists. Our strong industry connections provide students with invaluable real-world experience and opportunities, equipping them for successful careers in the creative sectors.
We pride ourselves on creating a rewarding and stimulating workplace for our staff, fostering collaboration and innovation within a supportive and creative community. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of artists and are proud to contribute to the vibrant cultural landscape of Leeds and beyond.
At [Employer hidden], we offer development opportunities, allowing our staff to thrive alongside a diverse team of leading professionals and talented students. Our state-of-the-art facilities and thriving student community further enhance our creative environment, making it an inspiring place to work and grow.
As an organisation committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are constantly striving to recruit staff which are representative of our student body and the wider region, to enable us to bring new voices to our community.
Lecturer - Spoken Voice
- Salary Commencing at £28.56 per hour with progression to £32.12 per hour, per annum
- Frequency Hourly
- Job Reference LUM636/2335
- Contract Type LC - Zero Hours - Permanent
- Closing Date 25 November, 2025
- Job Category Teachers/Lecturers
- Campus [Employer hidden]
- Location Leeds, United Kingdom
- Posted on 11 November, 2025