Instrumental Instructor - DGA12363

Medirest Signature; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a temporary Instrumental Instructor - Percussion to support music delivery in schools across Dumfries and Galloway. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, qualified, and able to work with children. The salary ranges from £35,190 to £46,773, with a comprehensive benefits package available.

Benefits

Access to Vivup platform with discounts

Membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual with percussion expertise.
• Experience in delivering music education in schools.
• Ability to work with vulnerable children in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of music in schools across Dumfries & Galloway.
• Engage with students and foster their musical talents.

Skills

Music teaching

Percussion expertise

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Music Instructor

Job description

Advert

Instrumental Instructor - Percussion (0.2FTE) (Temporary)

Various locations within Dumfries and Galloway

Music Instructor scale - £35,190 - £46,773

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated music instructor with a specialism in percussion to support the delivery of music in schools across Dumfries & Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway Council welcome applications from qualified Music Instructors.

This post is temporary until July 2026.

This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For informal enquiries or further details contact: Mel Henry, Education Support Officer [e-mail]