Music Tutor

Sense Scotland is recruiting a Music Tutor offering 22.5 hours per week (including Saturday)

Please note: This is 12 month fixed term contact.

We’re looking for a Music Tutor to bring creativity, energy, and inclusivity to our arts programme at Sense Scotland. This peripatetic, three-day per-week role will focus on delivering a timetable of weekly music sessions across diverse settings and venues.

Your sessions will be designed to boost confidence, communication, and well-being, making music both accessible and enjoyable for all. You'll also;

• Design and deliver dynamic workshops tailored to the interests and needs of participants.
• Promote music sessions both internally and externally, helping to grow our vibrant arts community.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to expand opportunities and enhance the music programme.
• Share your skills and ideas, working alongside the wider arts team to develop innovative and accessible music tech and inclusive sessions.
• Ensure a welcoming and well-maintained music space, taking care of instruments, equipment, and resources.
• Document progress and celebrate achievements, providing feedback that helps shape future sessions.

What you'll bring

• A strong interest in designing and delivering music sessions and events for groups and individuals.
• Musical ability or aptitude, whether through formal training or practical experience.
• Great communication skills, with the ability to engage with people of all backgrounds and abilities.
• The confidence to use your initiative and tailor sessions to meet the changing needs of participants.
• A flexible approach, adapting to different communication styles and preferences.
• A collaborative mindset, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment.

What will make you stand out

• An understanding of how disability can impact a person’s life.
• Experience working in a similar setting.
• Additional creative skills (e.g., song writing, digital music production, performance) that could enrich the sessions.
• Ability to travel and facilitate across diverse settings and venues

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, enthusiastic, and inclusive music practitioner who believes in the transformative power of the arts. If you’re passionate about making music accessible, inspiring people, and being part of a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!