Instrumental Music Instructor - Upper Strings - EAD08938

East Dunbartonshire Council; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government authority is seeking an instructor to provide Violin and Viola lessons in primary and secondary schools. The position involves collaboration with school leaders and aims to enhance student participation in music ensembles. Candidates should be prepared to engage in extra-curricular music programs and comply with council policies while delivering instrumental instruction.

Qualifications

• Must provide instrumental instruction from beginner to advanced levels.
• Ability to work with primary and secondary school students.
• Good communication skills for liaising with teachers.

Responsibilities

• Provide instrumental instruction in accordance with Council policy.
• Encourage participation in school and authority ensembles.
• Promote the Instrumental Music Service.

Job description

Job Summary

The successful candidate will provide instruction on Violin and Viola to individuals and groups of pupils in primary and secondary schools as required by the authority.

Accountability

The person appointed will report to the Instrumental Music Team Leader.

The post holder will also have to liaise with the Head Teacher in Primary Schools and the Principal Teacher of Music in Secondary Schools. Instructors should be aware that timetabling is assessed on an annual basis and may be subject to change.

Remit

To provide Instrumental Instruction in line with Council policy.

To instruct from beginner level through to, and including Advanced Higher as required, on Violin and Viola.

To encourage participation of students at school and authority ensembles.

To be a good ambassador for, and actively promote, the Instrumental Music Service and contribute to its strategic direction.

To comply with all procedures relating to the delivery of Instrumental Instruction in East Dunbartonshire schools.

Any other duties consistent with the post as requested by the Instrumental Music Team Leader.

Candidates should be prepared to be involved in the authority extra-curricular Bands and Orchestras programme if required.

Charter of Commitment

East Dunbartonshire Council is committed to treating job applicants in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner, ensuring a fair and equitable process, and making reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview. We welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol and will anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

Successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate's first salary payment.