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Ref no:
GLA15444
Published:
28/05/2026
Closes:
14/06/2026
Location:
Glasgow Central, Glasgow City, G1 1LH
  • Glasgow North Area, G21 4JL, Glasgow City
  • South East Area, G41 3JW, Glasgow
  • Glasgow South West Area, Glasgow, G52 3DF
  • Glasgow West Area, G13 1LE, Glasgow City
  • glasgow, G32 OPW
Salary:
£36,687 - £48,672 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Description

Can you make a difference to the future lives of Glasgow's young people? Glasgow City Council is seeking to appoint Instrumental Instructors, to work in various establishments throughout the city. You must be a passionate and well qualified musician with a true commitment to teaching who will inspire the musical development of our children and young people. Teaching duties: To teach you percussion and drumkit to pupils of all ages, from beginner topost Grade 8 standard and to prepare courses and SQA performance programmes as required and assist in City ensembles.  In addition to the range of teaching and other duties outlined in the job specification we are looking for individuals who enjoy working collegiately, and who have a firm commitment to improving the outcomes for Glasgow's young people. Candidates who are offered an interview should attend 30 minutes before allotted interview time, and be prepared to perform 1 piece of their choice on their first instrument, followed by a formal interview.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment along with GTCS Registration. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

These posts are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

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Further Information

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