Fiddle Tutor

Creative Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An arts organization in Scotland is seeking a passionate Fiddle Tutor to provide weekly lessons and lead ensembles for young musicians aged 8 to 18. This part-time, permanent position is based at the Stirling Traditional Music Centre. Successful candidates will have relevant teaching experience and be committed to supporting young people's musical development. Lessons happen on Saturdays, creating a dynamic and inspiring educational environment. The role includes leading groupwork and engaging with students to foster their potential.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in instrumental teaching.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to supporting young people to realise their potential.
• Knowledge and experience of working in arts education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality weekly fiddle instrumental lessons.
• Lead ensembles of mixed instrumentation aged 8–18.
• Teach fiddle and groupwork in a creative environment.

Skills

Instrumental teaching

Excellent communication

Supporting young people

Creative pedagogy

Job description

Fiddle Tutor
Stirling Music Centre
Junior Conservatoire of Music
Part-time, Permanent
£27.10 per hour plus holiday pay

Employment Details

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Instrumental Tutor to deliver high-quality weekly fiddle instrumental lessons and lead ensembles of mixed instrumentation aged 8–18 at our Saturday Traditional Music Centres, delivered in partnership with Stirling Council.

In this role, you will teach fiddle and groupwork as part of our highly regarded Junior Conservatoire programme. Lessons take place on Saturdays during the day at our Stirling Traditional Music Centre, McLaren High School, Callander.

We are really quite unique: The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Junior Conservatoire is committed to widening access and creating opportunities for children and young people across Scotland. We work to remove barriers to participation, provide opportunities that might otherwise not exist, and deliver successful initiatives that increase music engagement among young people.

Candidate Profile

• A highly motivated, dynamic, and inspiring educator who thrives in a busy and creative learning environment.

Requirements

• Relevant professional experience in instrumental teaching.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A commitment to supporting young people to realise their potential.
• Knowledge and experience of working in arts education.

This post will involve 28 days of teaching per academic session, 5 hours per week.

Application Information

Closing date for applications: Thursday 8th January 2026, 11:59pm. Interview date: Wednesday 21st January 2025. Deadline is Thursday 08 January 2026 at 23:55.