Instrumental Music Instructor – Upper strings (Violin and Viola) – Multiple Locations across City

July 13, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Instrumental Music Instructor

Multiple Locations across City

Salary: £36,687 – £48,762

Hours: 35 per week

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 upper string lessons in various schools across Edinburgh and be part of a dynamic and friendly music service. Provide learning experiences for all pupils.

Qualifications

  • Experience in instrumental teaching.
  • Sound knowledge of the current curriculum.
  • Preparing pupils for SQA and external exams.
  • Experience working with groups and ensembles.

Regulatory & Pre Employment Checks

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 out of the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both of these pre employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Salaries

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

Equalities & Diversity

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.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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