Musician/Teacher (GM) Big Noise Wester Hailes

Creative Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization promoting musical education in Edinburgh is seeking a Musician/Teacher to deliver high-quality musical education for children and young people. The role involves instrumental lessons, group teaching, and community performances. Applicants should have professional performing experience and a relevant qualification. The position is part-time, 21 hours per week, and the salary ranges from £36,267 - £41,639 per annum (pro rata).

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering musical education to diverse groups.
• Ability to conduct instrumental lessons and general musicianship sessions.
• Commitment to social programs like Big Noise.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Big Noise team to provide musical education.
• Deliver instrumental lessons and group teaching.
• Participate in community performances and home visits.

Skills

Professional performing experience

Teaching children and young people

Ability to work with large groups

Education

Degree level or equivalent qualification

Job description

Musician/Teacher (GM) Big Noise Wester Hailes

Sistema Scotland is seeking a Musician/Teacher (General Musicianship) to join our team in Big Noise Wester Hailes (Edinburgh).

The successful candidate will work with the Big Noise team to deliver excellent musical education and learning experiences for children, young people, and communities. This will include instrumental lessons, general musicianship sessions, and group teaching in our afterschool programme, as well as home visits and community performances.

Responsibilities and requirements include:

• Working with large and varied groups of children and young people
• Professional performing experience and a degree level or equivalent qualification
• A track record of success in teaching children and young people on your specialist instrument
• A belief in the benefits of a social programme such as Big Noise / Sistema Scotland

This is a temporary post offered until March 2026, working all year round, 3 days (21 hours) per week (Tuesday to Thursday). The salary for this post is between £36,267 - £41,639 per annum (pro rata).

We welcome applications from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds. However, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles, so applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please visit our website http://www.makeabignoise.org.uk/work-with-us and complete our online application form. For more information, please email [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th October 2025 at 10:00 am. The selection process will be held in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, and will include a panel interview, a short audition, and a demonstration lesson. All successful applicants will be subject to a PVG check.