CHLH/2512/08 Music Instructor - Strings & Piano

High Life Highland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused arts organization in Scotland is seeking an experienced Music Instructor to enhance the musical development of pupils through instrumental tuition. The role involves teaching a range of instruments, creating performance opportunities, and preparing students for exams. The ideal candidate will be passionate about music education, engage with the Highland community, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the music program. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the enhanced musical development of pupils applying for instrumental tuition.
• Accountable to the HLH Head of Music Development.
• Teach a full range of instruments within specific disciplines to pupils at all stages.
• Create performance opportunities and promote ensemble playing.
• Liaise with staff on recruitment of new pupils to develop the program.
• Maintain an engaging and progressive curriculum.
• Provide structured work programs for pupils and assist with assessments.
• Prepare pupils for external exams and guide their participation in ensembles.
• Support the relevance of music-making in Highland communities.
• Contribute to pupils wishing to pursue tertiary education in music.
• Communicate with the Head of Music Development & business support staff.
• Pursue continuous professional development.
• Assist with projects and support other areas of the organization.

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 and 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.
• 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.

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