Music Instructor (Primary & Secondary - Brass) (Part Time) (Permanent)

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Renfrewshire instrumental music service provides tuition to over 1800 children and young people in Renfrewshire Schools.

We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated instrumental music instructor with a specialism in teaching brass with experience and knowledge of the current curriculum and SQA/external exams requirements to teach groups of learners in Renfrewshire Schools. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to take an active role in leading and supporting ensemble programmes in our schools and at a Local Authority level.

 

It is essential you can work both independently and collaboratively and effectively organise and manage classes and resources to ensure safe and orderly activities, and clearly communicate course and lesson objectives to children and young people.

 

Candidates are required to have a degree in a recognised music course and should have a working pedological knowledge of the instrument family.

 

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate experience of working with children and young people and are able to share details of their success and approaches to learning and teaching.

 

Hours and work pattern are line with current SNCT provisions.

 

This position is covered by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (“the PVG Act”) and has been designated as carrying out regulated work with a child or protected adult under the terms of the Act. Consequently, individuals who are named on the Disqualified from Working with Children/Adults Lists will commit an offence if they apply for this post and may face prosecution.

 

Accordingly, during the recruitment process, if successful, you will be required to become a PVG Scheme Member. If you would like further information in relation to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

 

Also, this post is subject to the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003 and Order 2009 as amended and the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Scotland) Regulations 2006. This means that candidates MUST supply details of any previous criminal convictions even if they are regarded as “spent” under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please note that Renfrewshire Council will verify this information.