Music Instructor - Piping Instructor 0.5FTE, North Inch Community Campus, Perth

Job Description

Music Instructor - Piping Instructor 0.5FTE (Fixed Term until 17 August 2025) - PKC12232
£35,190 - £46,773 (pro rata)
North Inch Community Campus, Perth

In Partnership with Scottish Schools Piping and Drumming Trust (SSPDT) and Perth and Kinross Council, we are seeking a passionate and skilled Piping Instructor to join our highly dedicated team of instrumental music Instructors.

In this role, you will inspire and develop musicians of all ages and abilities, guiding them in the art of bagpipe playing.

You will teach techniques, nurture a love of music, and help students achieve their personal and group performance goals within Perth Grammar school and the cluster primaries.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as a skilled bagpipe player with a track record of performance.
• Previous teaching experience and a degree in music is essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of bagpipe maintenance and tuning techniques.
• Ability to read and teach music notation specific to bagpipes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction & Development: Provide tailored piping instruction to individuals and groups, covering beginner to advanced levels.
• Technique & Skills Training: Teach proper fingering, breath control, tuning, and maintenance of the bagpipes.
• Music Theory & Repertoire: Introduce students to traditional and contemporary bagpipe music.
• Performance Preparation: Prepare students for competitions, exams, public performances, and parades.
• Equipment Advice: Offer guidance on purchasing, maintaining, and repairing bagpipes and related accessories.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records of student progress, plan lessons, and liaise with parents/guardians or organisation representatives.

The Individual

Personal Attributes

• Be passionate about teaching and inspiring others.
• Be patient and adaptable, with a focus on individual learning styles.
• Be organised and reliable, with excellent time-management skills.
• Be a team player who can collaborate with other instructors and ensembles.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Lynsey Paterson, Music Co-ordinator on 01738 477873 or at LynseyPaterson@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees.  One should be your current or most recent employer.

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 01738 475555 to discuss.

Please note, as this office will be closed from Tuesday 24 December 2024 at 5pm until 8:45am on Friday 3 January 2025, there will be no-one available to assist you with technical help over this period.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.  This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

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.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists.  Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

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If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.