At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach brass instruments, promote ensemble playing, and support pupils' musical development.
- Company: High Life Highland, a charity focused on making life better through music.
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities, collaborative culture, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community music education.
- Why this job: Inspire the next generation of musicians while enjoying a supportive and creative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching music and a passion for brass instruments.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- General
- Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
- Responsible for the enhanced musical development of those pupils in the schools whose parents apply for instrumental tuition.
- Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of High Life Highland as a whole.
- Attend and undertake any training online or in person.
- Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks.
- Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally across the team.
- Accountability
- Overall, accountable to HLH Head of Music Development.
- Particular responsibilities
- Teach the full range of instruments expected within specific disciplines, to pupils at all stages.
- Create performance opportunities and promote ensemble playing where possible.
- 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.
- Provide a wide range of progressive, stimulating and attractive material.
- Keep abreast of curricular developments relating to music, and maintain personal development in the full range of instruments taught.
- 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).
- Provide pupil reports, based on accurate assessments of pupils work and the subsequent recording of such information.
- Ensure that instrumental provision relates closely to the wider Music provision in the school.
- Prepare pupils for external exams where appropriate and guide towards opportunities for participation in school/area ensembles; Highland Young Musicians groups and national organisations.
- Understand the relevance of music-making to Highland communities.
- Contribute to the preparation of pupils who wish to undertake tertiary education in music.
- Maintain communications with the Head of Music Development & High Life Highland business support staff.
- Maintain an awareness and knowledge of the risk management responsibilities appropriate to their role, as identified within the HLH Risk Policy and associated guidance documentation.
HLH/2608/22 Music Instructor (Brass) in Alness employer: High Life Highland
High Life Highland offers a dynamic and supportive work environment for Leisure Centre Supervisors, where your contributions directly enhance community well-being. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to training opportunities and career progression while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Scotland. Join us in creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all users, and be part of a team that values collaboration and excellence.
We think you need these skills to ace HLH/2608/22 Music Instructor (Brass) in Alness
Instrumental Teaching
Music Curriculum Knowledge
Performance Preparation
Assessment and Reporting
Collaboration Skills
Continuous Professional Development
Communication Skills
