EDUC 5265 - Music Instructor (601175) - 5265-474814421

Applications must be received by 19th of August 2026, 11:55pm. Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of the SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Permanent Post. Location: Various South Lanarkshire. Hours: 35 hours per week. Salary: £37,878 - £50,346 per year.

South Lanarkshire Council’s Instrumental Music Service provides high-quality music tuition to thousands of children and young people across our schools, encouraging creativity, confidence, and a lifelong passion for music. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and self-motivated Woodwind Instructor to join our dynamic team. If you have a passion for teaching, a love of music, and the drive to help young people achieve their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Woodwind Specialist, you will deliver inspiring and engaging group tuition across South Lanarkshire schools. You’ll have sound knowledge of the current curriculum, including SQA and external examination requirements, and the ability to plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences for pupils of all abilities. You’ll also play an active role in leading and supporting school and authority ensembles, helping to build vibrant performance opportunities and contributing to the musical life of South Lanarkshire.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about music education and inspiring children and young people.
• Can work independently and collaboratively, managing lessons and ensembles, time, and resources effectively.
• Has strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate learners and clearly share goals.
• Brings enthusiasm, professionalism, and creativity to learners and colleagues.

Applicants must hold a degree in a recognised music course, possess sound pedagogical understanding of the woodwind family, and demonstrate expertise in the woodwind family of instruments. Experience of ensemble leadership and evidence of innovative, successful teaching practice will be highly regarded.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or Adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.