We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Drum Kit / Percussion Visiting Music Teacher to join our thriving Music Department for the forthcoming session. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver progressive programmes of study tailored to the individual pupils’ needs, whilst encouraging participation in the department’s extensive extra-curricular programme in both Junior and Senior Schools. An interest in teaching pupils from P4 to S6 would be an advantage, along with full knowledge of SQA National Qualifications requirements. Whilst most of the teaching will be in the Drum Kit, the successful candidate may also be required to teach a range of tuned percussion.
There are several sizable music events in the Heriot’s calendar in which the VMTs play a pivotal role: two concerts a year in the Usher Hall, one at Christmas for predominantly Senior School pupils and one with only Junior School performers in May. Major concerts also take place in the Queen’s Hall, St Cuthbert’s Parish Church and St Giles’ Cathedral. Other events in school include a Junior School Music Festival, Senior House Music Competition, as well as many other internal and external events throughout the year. The school presents pupils for both ABRSM and Trinity exams, entry for either board being at the discretion of the VMT. In addition to “Grade” exams, VMTs also play an important part in preparing pupils for the Performing element of SQA exams.
Main Responsibilities:
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Ideal Candidate:
Hours of Work: The VMT is expected to deliver a minimum of 30 lessons per pupil, per session during term-time.
Lessons take place on the school campus between 7.30am and 4.00pm, and should each last 30 minutes. VMTs are free to determine their own hours of work and availability, subject to the availability of teaching spaces.
Additional Information
Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.
Please note that parking is not available on our campus
George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463