JOB TITLE: Music Instructor (Piping)

SALARY: £28,809 - £38,292 per annum (pay award pending)

In accordance with the National Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teachers and Associated Professionals

HOME WORKING: This post is not suitable for home-working

LOCATIONS: Nairn; Culloden (Inverness): Fortrose Academies & 7 associated primary schools

JOB PURPOSE: To deliver chanter & piping tuition in schools and communities (the ability to offer additional instrument(s) would be welcome)

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 Head of Music Development
accountable to the Principal Teacher of Music / Faculty Head / Head teacher during allocated time in each school

Particular responsibilities

to teach the full range of instruments expected within specific disciplines, to pupils at all stages
to create performance opportunities and promote ensemble playing where possible – in individual schools; across the post remit or in conjunction with HLH colleagues
to 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
to provide a wide range of progressive, stimulating and attractive teaching materials
to keep abreast of curricular developments relating to music, and maintain personal development in the full range of instruments taught
to 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)
to provide pupil reports, based on accurate assessments of pupils work and the subsequent recording of such information
to ensure that instrumental provision relates closely to the wider Music provision in the school
to prepare pupils for external exams where appropriate and guide towards opportunities for participation in school/area ensembles & Highland Young Musicians groups
to understand the relevance of music-making to small communities
to contribute to the preparation of pupils who wish to undertake tertiary education in music
to maintain communications with the Head of Music Development & High Life Highland business support staff

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