CHLH/2512/07 Music Instructor - Strings

High Life Highland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A music education organization in Fort William is seeking a skilled music teacher to enhance pupils' musical development. The role involves teaching a range of instruments and creating performance opportunities while working closely with school music staff. Experience in curriculum development and strong communication skills are essential. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to music education in Highland communities and help prepare students for further education in music.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching a range of musical instruments to various age groups.
• Ability to develop and implement music curricula for schools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Teach various musical instruments to pupils.
• Prepare pupils for external music exams.
• Liaise with teachers to enhance the music program.
• Create opportunities for ensemble playing.

Skills

Instrument teaching

Music development

Performance promotion

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Music or related field

Job description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

General

• responsible for the enhanced musical development of those pupils in the schools whose parents apply for instrumental tuition.

Accountability

• overall, accountable to HLH Head of Music Development

Particular responsibilities

• Teach the full range of instruments expected within specific disciplines, to pupils at all stages
• Create performance opportunities and promote ensemble playing where possible
• Liaise with the Music staff or Head Teacher on recruitment of new pupils & work with all partners to develop and broaden the reach and impact of the post
• Provide a wide range of progressive, stimulating and attractive material
• Keep abreast of curricular developments relating to music, and maintain personal development in the full range of instruments taught
• Provide pupils with a structured programme of work for the periods between lessons, ensuring that information is incorporated into pupil progress records (online or paper formats)
• Provide pupil reports, based on accurate assessments of pupils work and the subsequent recording of such information
• Ensure that instrumental provision relates closely to the wider Music provision in the school
• Prepare pupils for external exams where appropriate and guide towards opportunities for participation in school/area ensembles; Highland Young Musicians groups and national organisations
• Understand the relevance of music-making to Highland communities
• Contribute to the preparation of pupils who wish to undertake tertiary education in music
• Maintain communications with the Head of Music Development & High Life Highland business support staff
• Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team and High Life Highland as a whole.
• Attend and undertake any training online or in person.
• Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks.
• Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross‑functionally across the team.