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Ref no:
SBO09785
Published:
02/02/2026
Closes:
16/02/2026
Location:
Scottish Borders Council HQ, Main Building, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA
Salary:
£36,597 - £48,645 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
0 hours per week

Job Details

Grade: Instructor Point 1-6

Salary: £36,597 - £48,645 per annum

Hours: Various

Contract Duration: Permanent 

Role Purpose

Scottish Borders Council Instrumental Music Service is seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated Instrumental Music Teachers to join its supply and casual workforce, including availability to lead ensembles during term time.

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

Essential

• Relevant music qualification (e.g., degree, diploma, or equivalent experience).
• Experience in ensemble direction or/and group teaching.
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 Finlay Hetherington 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.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

  • Disability Confident Employer - Employer
  • Scottish Living Wage