Musician/Teacher (Woodwind) - Big Noise Douglas, Dundee

Sistema Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Musician/Teacher (Woodwind) to join their dynamic team. This part-time role, based in Dundee, focuses on delivering high-quality musical education to children and young people through instrumental lessons and group sessions. You will engage with diverse communities, fostering a love for music while supporting the development of students. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact through music education. If you have a degree in music and a passion for teaching, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification.
• Professional performing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent musical education and experiences.
• Conduct instrumental lessons and group teaching.

Skills

Musical Education

Group Teaching

Instrumental Lessons

Community Engagement

Education

Degree in Music or Equivalent

Job description

Location: Douglas Community Centre Balmoral Avenue, DD4 8SD

Salary: £35,382 - £40,624 per year per annum, pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 3 day per week

We have a vacancy for a Musician/Teacher (Woodwind) within our team in Big Noise Douglas, Dundee. You will work with the Big Noise team to deliver excellent musical education and learning experiences for our 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. Wherever possible, we will match your musical skills and interests with the different elements of the Big Noise programme, while encouraging and supporting you to develop in other areas. We currently offer flute and clarinet but this may expand to double reeds in the future.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and have professional performing experience. Working with large and varied groups of children and young people is essential, along with a track record of success in teaching children and young people on your specialist instrument. You will also have a belief in the benefits that a social programme such as Big Noise / Sistema Scotland can have.

This is a permanent post, working all year round, 3 days per week (exact days of work to be confirmed).

For further details please visit our website http://www.makeabignoise.org.uk/work-with-us where you can view the full job/person specification and complete our online application form (no CVs please). For any additional information please e-mail [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

We welcome applications from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds. We also welcome applications from all nationalities; however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles, so before you apply for this post please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK. For more details on eligibility to work in the UK, please visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa .

Closing date for applications is Friday, 23rd May 2025 at 10.00 am.

The selection process will be held in Douglas/Dundee (date to be confirmed) and will include a panel interview, a short audition and a demonstration lesson.

All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.