Music Instructor - Perth, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Perth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

LOCATION:
Perth Grammar School Gowans Terrace Perth, PH1 5AZ

SALARY:
£33,087 - £43,980 per year pro rata

CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed Term

POSITION TYPE:
Term Time Part Time

HOURS:
10.5 hours per week

£33,087 - £43,980 (pro-rata)
Based at Perth Grammar School

This is an exciting opportunity to join Perth & Kinross Instrumental Music Service.

As our Instrumental Music Instructor (Pipe Band Drumming) you will deliver Piping Instruction to Perth Grammar School and associated Primary Schools which are: North Muirton PS, Balhousie PS, Tulloch PS & St Ninians Episcopal PS, which are based in Perth, and also Luncarty PS, Stanley PS and Murthly PS.

You will create a performance pipe band by the end of year 1, based at Perth Grammar, comprised of pipers and drummers from the above schools.

Requirements:

Knowledge & Experience

A relevant music qualification or a proven track record of teaching experience.

Customer Care

A good grounding in general musicianship and effectively organise personal timetables and pupil progress reports.
Be able to work to deadlines and forward planning.
Should be sensitive to the musical learning needs of pupils.

Health & Safety

You must be able to cope with the demands of the job and attend on a regular basis.
You must have an awareness of Health and Safety issues as they affect you and others and comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation.

Equality & Dignity at Work

Be able to treat pupils, colleagues parents in accordance with the Council's policies on equalities and dignity at work.

Communications

Applicants must be able to communicate well with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Achievement of Results

Able to:

Deliver a structured progressive programme of Instrumental Instruction.
Prepare existing pupils if required for all SQA. examinations.
Where appropriate, prepare and enter pupils for external examinations.

Quality

Be able to keep an Instructors' Record of Work Book and compile reports. All IMS staff will receive annual ERD and QA visits.

Team Working

Ability to work as part of a team of 30 instructors employed by Perth & Kinross Council. Instruction is delivered in both primary & secondary schools and is linked to musical activities which take part in Perth & Kinross schools and Central Groups.

The Individual:

At interview, you will be asked to perform a short piece of your choice and talk through the first few lessons of a beginner pupil.

Please contact Allan Young, Music Co-ordinator, on for further information about this vacancy.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.

You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.