Instrumental Music Instructor (Woodwind)

Job Description

Instrumental Music Instructor – Woodwind

Fixed term until 29/06/2027. Locations: Various Schools. Salary: £37,878 – £50,346 (pro rated for part time). Hours: 26.60 per week.

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to teach woodwind lessons in various schools across Edinburgh, and be part of a dynamic and friendly music service. We are looking for a highly skilled Instrumental Music Instructor who is passionate and driven, to provide excellent learning experiences for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Teach woodwind lessons to pupils across various schools.
• Prepare pupils for SQA and external exams.
• Work with groups and ensembles.
• Plan and deliver lessons in line with the current curriculum.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in instrumental teaching, particularly woodwind.
• Sound knowledge of the current curriculum.
• Experience preparing pupils for SQA and external exams.
• Ability to work with groups and ensembles.

Interview

Interviews for this post are due to be held 13th July.

Legal and Equality

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities:

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we’re recruiting the best people. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Happy to talk flexible working arrangements.