Support Musicians (4 posts) - Big Noise Wester Hailes, Edinburgh - 431515

Sistema Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sistema Scotland is seeking temporary Support Musicians for the Big Noise program in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh. This training role offers hands-on experience, allowing candidates to work closely with experienced musicians while providing support and receiving valuable training. Opportunities are available for those who live nearby and are passionate about music education.

Qualifications

• Open to individuals living close to Wester Hailes, Edinburgh.
• Interest in music and commitment to the program's philosophy desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of the Big Noise program.
• Observe teaching methodologies and provide support.
• Receive training on various teaching topics.

Job description

We are looking for temporary Support Musicians to work within the Wester Hailes community of Edinburgh, working 14 hours per week, during school term time only (40 weeks of the year) between Tuesday and Friday. The hours and days flexible depending on centre need and successful candidate's interests and training need.

This is a training role, designed for those who would like to gain hands-on experience in Big Noise principles, philosophy, and curriculum. Support Musicians have ample opportunities to observe Big Noise teaching and to support the successful running of the programme. The successful applicants will work closely with Big Noise Wester Hailes Musicians and Support Workers, who provide teaching and support opportunities, constructive feedback, and guidance on all elements of Big Noise. Support Musicians are also offered training opportunities on topics such as positive behaviour, lesson planning, and various methodologies including the Big Noise curriculum.

This is a temporary opportunity, commencing week beginning 11th August 2025 until the end of June 2026 and is open to individuals who are living (or planning to live) within a commutable distance of Wester Hales, Edinburgh.

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 Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 10.00am.

The selection process will be held in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh (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.