Instrumental Music Instructor of Piping

Job Description

Can you make a difference to the future lives of Glasgow's young people? Glasgow City Council is seeking to appoint an Instrumental Instructor of Piping, to work in various establishments throughout the city and to run a city wide Pipe Band. You must be a passionate and well qualified musician with a true commitment to teaching who will inspire the musical development of our children and young people. Teaching duties: To teach pipes to pupils of all ages, from beginner to Grade 8 standard and above, to prepare courses and SQA performance programmes as required.  In addition to the range of teaching and other duties outlined in the job specification we are looking for individuals who enjoy working collegiately, and who have a firm commitment to improving the outcomes for Glasgow's young people. Candidates who are offered an interview should attend 30 Minutes before allocated interview time, and be prepared to perform 1 piece of their choice on their first instrument, followed by formal interview. 

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

Please note the hours of work are up to 1 full time equivalent as we are willing to consider a variety of work patterns.

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

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