Bass and Tenor Drum Teacher

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The Edinburgh Academy is seeking to expand its bank of self-employed Visiting Music Teachers (VMT) within the Pipe Band Team; specifically, an experienced and enthusiastic Bass and Tenor Drum Teacher from August 2025. This role requires a commitment of approximately one and a half days of teaching per week, potentially increasing to up to two full days.

We welcome applications from well-qualified music graduates with relevant teaching qualifications and/or experience, and a proven track record in teaching pupils from primary to S6. The successful candidate will be passionate about developing the Bass Drum and Tenor Drum programme at The Edinburgh Academy. Teaching can be situated across both sites of the Academy – Arboretum and Henderson Row.

The Academy sets a minimum charge for lessons and requires the VMT to pay a Facility Charge for resource use within the School. As a self-employed VMT, there is a direct relationship with parents, and the VMT is responsible for invoicing parents directly for tuition fees.

The VMT may have opportunities for group coaching or be required throughout the year to support school rehearsals or competitions such as CCF events, RSPBA, and Non-RSPBA competitions, as well as other events. Such involvement would be remunerated at the hourly rate applicable for that year.

Conditions of Appointment

The appointment will be subject to an interview and audition, satisfactory references, verification of identity, and proof of qualifications.

Child Protection

The Edinburgh Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and PVG Disclosure Scotland.

The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or sexual orientation.

Enquiries

Any enquiries should be addressed to the Pipe Band at atripney@edinburghacademy.org.uk.

Interviews are planned to be held between 7th and 14th August 2025.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide weekly individual Bass and Tenor lessons as directed by the Head of the Pipe Band.
• Give regular, informative feedback to students on their progress.
• Support SQA and other exam candidates as required.
• Contribute to school and external performances.
• Maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Follow the guidelines and expectations of the Music Department.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an outstanding performing practitioner.
• Has proven success in teaching young people.
• Has thorough knowledge of repertoire, including that required for RSPBA Competitions/PDQB exams.
• Is a prompt and effective communicator, in person and by email.
• Has excellent organisational skills.

About the school/organisation

The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school comprising a Senior School, Junior School, and Nursery Department. The school is a member of HMC. It moved to full co-education across the entire school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both with spacious grounds and sports facilities, including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.

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