Team Leader (Musician)

SISTEMA SCOTLAND: BIG NOISE DOUGLAS

Based on the internationally celebrated Venezuelan El Sistema programme,our vision is to transform lives with music. We deliver our work through the creation of Big Noise programmes within communities, and we currently run three programmes in Raploch in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow and Torry, Aberdeen. We are excited to be launching our fourth Big Noise centre in Douglas, Dundee and this is a unique opportunity to join the programme to lead, manage and deliver Big Noise Douglas.

TEAM LEADER – MUSICIAN (£37,091 to £40,182 per annum)

(all new staff start on the first point of the scale)

We are looking for an inspirational and visionary musician and leader to establish the Big Noise programme in Douglas. You will ideally be a string player but we may consider exceptional applications from non-string players.

The following must be demonstrable both on your application form and during the selection process:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• People management experience and leading teams
• Professional standard of playing on your instrument and knowledge of all orchestral instruments
• Excellent knowledge of beginner level teaching techniques on string instruments
• Sound knowledge of variety of music teaching methodologies
• Working with children in a music education and/or community/music context
• Delivering instrumental lessons, including to young children and beginners, in individual and small and large group settings
• Ability to motivate and inspire all learners, regardless of ability
• Commitment and understanding of the social benefits of music and the Big Noise programme

For further details please visit our website http://makeabignoise.org.uk/jobs/ where you can view the full job/person specification and complete our online application form (no CVs please). All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.

For any additional information please e-mail hr@sistemascotland.org.uk or telephone 01786 462923.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 9 February 2017 at 10am.

The selection process will be held in during March 2017 in Douglas, Dundee