Music Instructor, Guitar Instructor 0.2FTE, Youth Music Initiative (YMI), Based at North Inch C[...]

Perth and Kinross Council; Perth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Perth seeks a passionate Guitar Instructor to provide music lessons in primary schools. The role involves fostering creativity and confidence in young learners through high-quality instruction. Ideal candidates should have proficiency in guitar, teaching experience, and a degree in music. The position is part-time with flexible hours and involves travel between schools.

Benefits

6 public holidays

Additional discretionary day

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience teaching children in a school or community setting.
• PVG Scheme membership or willingness to obtain.
• Access to transport to travel between schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly guitar sessions in selected primary schools.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
• Monitor and record pupil progress.

Skills

Proficiency in guitar

Strong musical knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Degree level in music

Job description

Location: North Inch Community Campus Gowans Terrace Perth, PH1 5BF

Salary: £35,190 - £46,773 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 7 hours per week

Job Description

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Music Instructor, Guitar Instructor 0.2FTE (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC12852
£35,190 - £46,773 (pro-rata)
Youth Music Initiative (YMI), Based at North Inch Community Campus, Perth

We are seeking a passionate and engaging guitar tutor to deliver high-quality music lessons in primary schools across Perth and Kinross as part of the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI).

This role involves inspiring young learners through fun, inclusive and progressive guitar tuition that supports the aims of Curriculum for Excellence and YMI’s commitment to providing access to music education for all.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver weekly guitar sessions in selected primary schools (typically P4–P7).
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons tailored to group needs and abilities.
• Foster creativity, confidence, and enjoyment of music in young people.
• Work in collaboration with school staff and other YMI tutors where appropriate.
• Monitor and record pupil progress; contribute to any required evaluation and reporting for the YMI programme.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all participants.
• Transport own instruments and teaching resources to and from schools as needed.

This post is funded through Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative and is subject to ongoing funding.

Requirements

• Proficiency in guitar and strong musical knowledge, educated to degree level in music.
• Experience teaching children, ideally in a school or community setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• PVG Scheme membership (or willingness to join prior to start).
• Access to transport to travel between schools.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
• Experience delivering YMI programmes or other funded music initiatives.
• Familiarity with the Curriculum for Excellence and inclusive music education approaches.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods for learners with additional support needs.
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

The Individual

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lynsey Paterson on 01738 477873to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.