Music Instructor - Strings & Piano

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

General

• responsible for the enhanced musical development of those pupils in the schools whose parents apply for instrumental tuition.

Accountability

• overall, accountable to HLH Head of Music Development

Particular responsibilities

• Teach the full range of instruments expected within specific disciplines, to pupils at all stages

• Create performance opportunities and promote ensemble playing where possible

• Liaise with the Music staff or Head Teacher on recruitment of new pupils & work with all partners to develop and broaden the reach and impact of the post

• Provide a wide range of progressive, stimulating and attractive material

• Keep abreast of curricular developments relating to music, and maintain personal development in the full range of instruments taught

• Provide pupils with a structured programme of work for the periods between lessons, ensuring that information is incorporated into pupil progress records (online or paper formats)

• Provide pupil reports, based on accurate assessments of pupils work and the subsequent recording of such information

• Ensure that instrumental provision relates closely to the wider Music provision in the school

• Prepare pupils for external exams where appropriate and guide towards opportunities for participation in school/area ensembles; Highland Young Musicians groups and national organisations

• Understand the relevance of music-making to Highland communities

• Contribute to the preparation of pupils who wish to undertake tertiary education in music

• Maintain communications with the Head of Music Development & High Life Highland business support staff

• Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team and High Life Highland as a whole.

• Attend and undertake any training online or in person.

• Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks.

• Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally across the team.