Instrumental Music Instructor (Upper Strings) - City Wide

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking an experienced Instrumental Music Instructor (Upper Strings) on a fixed term until 23/04/2027. The role covers teaching across various Edinburgh schools and requires PVG clearance and an overseas criminal record check if applicable.

Salary: £37,878 - £50,346 (pro-rata for part-time). Hours: 15.40 per week. You will help pupils prepare for SQA/external exams and contribute to ensembles, within a supportive music service.

Qualifications

• Experience in instrumental teaching at school level.
• Ability to teach all upper strings instruments to a high standard.
• Sound knowledge of current curriculum and SQA/external exams preparation.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper strings lessons across Edinburgh's primary and secondary schools.
• Provide high-quality learning experiences for all pupils.
• Work with groups and ensembles to develop performance skills.

Skills

Instrumental teaching

Upper strings

Curriculum knowledge

SQA exam prep

Job description

Instrumental Music Instructor (Upper Strings) - Fixed term until 23/04/2027
Various Schools
Salary: £37,878 - £50,346 (pro-rata for part-time)
Hours: 15.40 per week
This is an exciting opportunity to teach upper strings lessons in various primary and secondary schools across Edinburgh, and be part of a dynamic and friendly music service. We are looking for a highly skilled Instrumental Music Instructor who is passionate and driven, to provide excellent learning experiences for all pupils.

The successful candidate will have experience in instrumental teaching, with the ability to teach all instruments within the upper strings discipline to a high standard. They will have a sound knowledge of the current curriculum, how to prepare pupils for SQA and external exams, and experience of working with groups and ensembles.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Happy to talk flexible working.

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