Upper Strings Music Instructor - Flexible Teaching Schools

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council invites applications for an Instrumental Music Instructor (Upper Strings) to cover a fixed-term post until 23 April 2027. The role involves delivering upper strings lessons across Edinburgh schools, contributing to ensemble work and supporting pupil progression.

You will be expected to work 15.40 hours per week, aligned with the school timetable. PVG checks apply, and the post is regulated work with children.

Qualifications

• Experience in instrumental teaching with upper strings.
• Knowledge of the current curriculum and how to prepare pupils for SQA/external exams.
• Experience of working with groups and ensembles.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper strings to a high standard across pupil groups and ensembles.
• Prepare pupils for SQA/external exams and assessments.
• Collaborate with schools to plan lessons and monitor pupil progress.

Skills

Instrumental teaching

Upper strings

Curriculum knowledge

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council invites applications for an Instrumental Music Instructor (Upper Strings) to cover a fixed-term post until 23 April 2027. The role involves delivering upper strings lessons across Edinburgh schools, contributing to ensemble work and supporting pupil progression.

You will be expected to work 15.40 hours per week, aligned with the school timetable. PVG checks apply, and the post is regulated work with children.