Instructor of Music (Woodwind) - Peebles and Selkirk Clusters

Job Details

Grade: Instructor Point 1-6

Salary: £17595 - £23386.5 per annum

Hours: 17.5

Contract Duration: Temporary until 07/01/2026 or the earlier return of the post holder.

Interview will be held week commencing 10/11/2025

Role Purpose

To teach pupils to play a musical instrument (Woodwind), in groups and individually, developing technical and musical skills and aural and literacy skills whilst promoting enjoyment of music making.

Essential

Recognised qualification in music. (Degree in music)

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Head Quarters at finlay.hetherington@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.