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Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Updated as listings and source records change
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Lecturer in Music

Royal Northern College of Music

Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Full Time · Music Education

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Permanent, part-time position (0.6 FTE)

The Royal Northern College of Music, one of the world's leading conservatoires, is seeking to appoint a 0.6 FTE Lecturer in Music to join its Academic Studies team. We welcome applications from outstanding educators and researchers with expertise in one or more areas of music scholarship that complement our existing strengths. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, and the wider academic life of the College, bringing a commitment to inclusive, research-informed pedagogy and an ability to inspire students in a specialist conservatoire environment. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the education of the next generation of musicians within a vibrant international community.

For full details and how to apply please visit our website at www.rncm.ac.uk/about/job-vacancies.

You can apply for this role via the Application Form. You will be required to submit a copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

All of the fields are required unless stated.

Once you have submitted your application you will receive an automated email from ‘RNCM Website’ confirming your Application Form submission for this role.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.

If you have any queries please contact our Human Resources department via email at [email protected]

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Some applicants may require sponsorship from the College and a visa from UKVI to take up the role if successful. More information on this can be found here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Interview date: Monday 23rd November 2026

The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone. We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.

RNCM recognises that music is in every culture.

We are committed to building a diverse community of staff and students.

£46,049 to £50,253 per annum (actual pro-rata salary £27,629 - £30,151, pending pay review)

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-10-01

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Opportunity and Market

Manchester, England, United Kingdom has 1 linked active ArtistPro listing. National population supplies scale, but it does not establish city-level demand. [1]

Career Outlook

The national unemployment indicator provides broad context only. Occupation- and city-specific demand was unavailable from a validated jurisdictional dataset, so Career Opportunity and Career Safety scores are omitted. [3]

Compensation

GDP per capita is included solely as national economic context. It is not a salary-equivalency or purchasing-power calculation, and the listing’s currency, taxes, pension and contract terms must be verified. [2]

Housing and Cost of Living

Validated city-level housing and rent data were unavailable in this automated run. Candidates should use official or regulated local housing sources and avoid treating national economic indicators as rent estimates.

Commute

Validated city-level commute and transportation-cost data were unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, transit availability and commuting rules with the employer before relocating.

Community Snapshot

United Kingdom national population and economic indicators provide country context; they do not support neighborhood-level claims about safety, culture or community fit. [1] [2]

Local Economy

The national unemployment and GDP-per-capita indicators describe the broader economy, not the city or employer. [3] [2]

Relocation Considerations

Work authorization, healthcare eligibility and tax obligations are jurisdiction-specific and can determine whether the role is viable. Use the official linked resources and confirm sponsorship directly with the employer. [4] [5] [6]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A job offer does not itself prove visa eligibility, sponsorship, healthcare access or net take-home pay. Confirm all four before paying relocation costs. [4] [5] [6]

Methodology

This report uses World Bank national indicators and official jurisdictional resources. City-level figures and scores are omitted where authoritative data were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-01.
  2. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-01.
  3. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-01.
  4. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-10-01; retrieved 2026-10-01.
  5. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-10-01; retrieved 2026-10-01.
  6. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-10-01; retrieved 2026-10-01.