At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach brass instruments to students and prepare them for performances and exams.
- Company: Join South Lanarkshire Council, committed to equality and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible locations and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Inspire the next generation of musicians and make a real difference in their lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in music instruction and a passion for teaching.
The predicted salary is between 37878 - 50346 £ per year.
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 3rd of September 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 SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
Location: Various locations in South Lanarkshire.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Salary: Music Instructor Scale, £37,878 - £50,346 per year.
The Brass Instructor will provide specialist instrumental music tuition within the primary and secondary school sectors, including delivery of associated Youth Music Initiative projects. The main duties of an instrumental music instructor include:
- Provision of instrumental music tuition on an individual/group basis
- Preparing pupils for performances and examinations, and assisting with their administration
- Preparation of lessons and teaching resources
- Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils
- Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
- Ensemble related activity
- Ensuring effective liaison with Line Managers
- Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
- Musical instrument maintenance
- Any other pertinent duty defined by the Service Coordinator
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 If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.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.
An 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.
EDUC 5357 - Music Instructor - Brass (601175) - 5357-478182450 employer: South Lanarkshire
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