Instrumental Music Instructor – Brass, Schools WEL

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35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Permanent

West Lothian Council Instrumental Music Service are looking to recruit a suitably qualified Brass Instrumental Music Instructor to work across primary & secondary schools within West Lothian, duties would include teaching pupils to play a brass instrument, developing their musical literacy, aural awareness and interest in music making. Lessons are taught in groups and there would be an expectation of extracurricular work being undertaken.

Effective communication skills and the ability to self-motivate are essential.

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.