At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach music and inspire young people through engaging lessons and community performances.
- Company: Join Big Noise, a vibrant organisation transforming lives through music in Dundee.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Temporary role with flexible hours and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of children and communities through the power of music.
- Qualifications: Degree-level education and experience in teaching music to diverse groups.
The predicted salary is between 42889 - 42889 £ per year.
Big Noise's vision is to thrive together through music. Working with children, young people and their families, we focus on early intervention and stimulating generational social change. By playing music together in ensembles and orchestras, we aim to grow confidence, respect, teamwork and aspiration in the children, young people and communities we work with.
We deliver our work through six Big Noise programmes: in Douglas in Dundee, Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.
We have a vacancy for a Musician/Teacher (General Musicianship) within our team in Big Noise Douglas, Dundee. You will work with the Big Noise team to deliver excellent musical education and learning experiences for our children, young people and communities; this will include instrumental lessons, general musicianship sessions, and group teaching in our afterschool programme, as well as home visits and community performances. Wherever possible, we will match your musical skills and interests with the different elements of the Big Noise programme, while encouraging and supporting you to develop in other areas.
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and have professional performing experience. Working with large and varied groups of children and young people is essential, along with a track record of success in teaching children and young people on your specialist instrument. You will also have a belief in the benefits that a social programme such as Big Noise can have.
This is a temporary post to cover for a period of maternity leave expected to last until July 2027, working all year round, 10.5 hours (1.5 days) per week, on Wednesdays (1.30pm - 5pm) and Thursdays (9am - 5pm).
We believe our people should represent the communities we work with. That's why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
We also welcome applications from all nationalities; however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles, so before you apply for this post please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK. For more details on eligibility to work in the UK, please visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
All applications should be received by Friday 13th November 2026 at 10am. The selection process will be held in Douglas, Dundee (date to be confirmed) and will include a panel interview, a competency task, a short audition and a demonstration lesson. All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.
Temporary Musician/Teacher (General Musicianship) in Dundee employer: Big Noise
Big Noise Douglas is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, dedicated to enriching the lives of children and young people through music education. Located in Dundee, we offer our staff opportunities for professional growth and community engagement, ensuring that every team member can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of music.
