Visiting Music Teacher - Guitar

Overview

Job Type: Contract • Job Sector: Education • Region: Scotland • Location: Edinburgh

Salary Description: Visiting music teachers are self-employed and bill parents directly. Posting date: 19/08/2025.

Opportunity

The Edinburgh Academy is seeking to expand the bank of self-employed Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs); specifically, an experienced and enthusiastic Guitar Teacher from August 2025. We anticipate this will require a commitment of one day of teaching per week. We welcome applications from well-qualified music graduates with relevant teaching qualifications and/or experience, with a proven track record in teaching pupils from primary to S6. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic person with a passion to develop the Guitar programme at The Edinburgh Academy. Teaching can be situated across both sites of the Academy, Arboretum and Henderson Row, but initially we expect this will mainly be within our Junior School. The Academy sets a minimum charge for lessons and requires the VMT to pay a Facility Charge for the use of resources within the School. As a self-employed VMT, there is a direct relationship between the VMT and parent and the VMT is responsible for invoicing parents directly in respect of their agreed tuition fees. The VMT may have the opportunity for group coaching, or be required throughout the year to support school rehearsals or competitions such as the Edinburgh Competition Festival, St Giles’ at 6, Queen’s Hall concerts, School Burns’ Suppers, Speakers Dinners, end of year events etc. Such involvement would be remunerated at the hourly rate for that year.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound instruction
• 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

Qualifications / The Ideal Candidate

• Is an outstanding performing practitioner
• Has experience of directing guitar ensembles of various ages and abilities
• Has proven success in teaching young people
• Provides sound instruction
• 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. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.

Conditions & Safeguarding

The appointment will be subject to interview and audition, satisfactory references, verification of identity and proof of qualifications. The Edinburgh Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and PVG Disclosure Scotland. The role is available upon confirmation of PVG membership.

Equality & Opportunities

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

Package & Roles

Our bank of Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) allows us to offer a range of musical opportunities for students. VMTs have a direct billing relationship with the parents/guardians of their students. The School sets a minimum charge for lessons and applies a Facility Charge for use of the School’s resources. The Music Departments include a Head or Director of Music, a curricular music teacher, and, across both Schools, Heads of Strings and Winds/Brass/Percussion to support ensembles and choirs and teach their instruments. The Junior and Senior School campuses are located in the Stockbridge area, with the Junior School near the Botanic Gardens and the Senior School at Henderson Row.

Contact Details

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