CURRENT Supply Instrumental Instructor

Vacancy Information

East Lothian Council are looking to recruit Instrumental Instructors for their supply list.

Casual/Supply recruitment
Working across primary & secondary schools within East Lothian
Working on an 'as and when required' basis

The East Lothian Instrumental Music Service provides a service for all primary and secondary schools in East Lothian. We are looking for suitably qualified Instrumental Music Instructors to be on our supply cover list. Instrumental teachers in the following disciplines may apply — Upper Strings, Lower Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Piano, Guitar and Bagpipes.

While we are looking to recruit to all disciplines we particularly welcome applications from those qualified in teaching:
Brass
Woodwind
Upper Strings
Lower Strings
Percussion
Guitar
Bagpipes

Job Details

To teach pupils individually or in groups to play a musical instrument, develop musical literacy, aural awareness and promote interest in music making, through group playing to enrich school, authority and community identity.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
A recognised music qualification.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: we do not accept CV's. There is no function to allow you to upload a CV to MyJobScotland and we do not accept CV's by post or email. All our vacancies must be applied for by completing the on-line application form.