Instrumental Instructor - Upper Strings (Part Time)(Temporary)(Readvertisement) - GLA15942

Job Description

Can you make a difference to the future lives of Glasgow's young people? Glasgow City Council is seeking to appoint Instrumental Instructors, to work in various establishments throughout the city. 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 upper strings to pupils of all ages, from beginner to post Grade 8 standard and to prepare courses and SQA performance programmes as required and assist in City Ensembles.  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 allotted interview time, and be prepared to perform 1 piece of their choice on their first instrument, followed by a 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.

These posts are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

This post is temporary for a period up to 10 months.

Please note this is a re advertisement and previous applicants should not re-apply.

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Further Information

The Council promotes flexible working, we are happy to talk about flexible working options in relation to the role, to support your work-life balance.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and women for senior roles, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Glasgow City Council aims to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, in line with the Disability Confident scheme.

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