Tutor in Practical Musicianship

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An arts organization in Scotland is looking for a passionate Practical Musicianship Tutor to provide part-time lessons for young string musicians aged 8–18. This role requires previous teaching experience and a commitment to supporting young people's musical education. The position involves 28 teaching days per academic session, with lessons held on Saturdays at the Livingston Music Centre. The closing date for applications is 8th January 2026.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Must have relevant professional experience in teaching practical musicianship.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Experience working in arts education is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly group lessons for young string musicians aged 8–18.
• Teach core Practical Musicianship skills as part of our Junior Conservatoire programme.
• Support young people in realizing their potential.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Professional experience in teaching practical musicianship

Ability to inspire young people

Job description

Tutor in Practical Musicianship
Livingston Music Centre
Junior Conservatoire of Music
Part-time, Permanent
£27.10 per hour plus holiday pay

Tutor in Practical Musicianship
Livingston Music Centre
Junior Conservatoire of Music
Part-time, Permanent
£27.10 per hour plus holiday pay
We are: seeking an experienced and passionate Practical Musicianship Tutor to deliver weekly group lessons for young string musicians aged 8–18 at our Livingston Strings Music Centre, delivered in partnership with West Lothian Council.
In this role, you will teach core Practical Musicianship skills and concepts as part of our highly regarded Junior Conservatoire programme. Lessons take place on Saturdays during the day at our Livingston Music Centre, Harrysmuir Primary School.
We are really quite unique: The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Junior Conservatoire is committed to widening access and creating opportunities for children and young people across Scotland. We work to remove barriers to participation, provide opportunities that might otherwise not exist, and deliver successful initiatives that increase music engagement among young people.
You are: A highly motivated, dynamic, and inspiring educator who thrives in a busy and creative learning environment.
You must have: relevant professional experience in teaching practical musicianship, excellent communication skills, a commitment to supporting young people to realise their potential and knowledge and experience of working in arts education.
This post will involve 28 days of teaching per academic session, 4.25 hours per week.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 8th January 2026, 11.59pm
Interviews will take place: Wednesday 21st January 2026

The deadline is Thursday 08 January 2026 at 23:55.