Support Musicians (4 posts) Big Noise Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
Career stage: Mid-Level
Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Working with children, young people and their families, we focus on early intervention and stimulating generational social change. By playing music together in ensembles and orchestras, we aim to grow confidence, respect, teamwork and aspiration in the children, young people and communities we work with.
We deliver our work through six Big Noise programmes: in Wester Hailes in Edinburgh, Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen and Douglas in Dundee.
We are looking for temporary Support Musicians to work within the Wester Hailes community of Edinburgh, working 14 hours per week, during school term time only (40 weeks of the year) between Tuesday and Friday. The hours and days flexible depending on centre need and successful candidate’s interests and training need.
This is a training role, designed for those who would like to gain hands-on experience in Big Noise principles, philosophy, and curriculum. Support Musicians have ample opportunities to observe Big Noise teaching and to support the successful running of the programme. The successful applicants will work closely with Big Noise Wester Hailes Musicians and Support Workers, who provide teaching and support opportunities, constructive feedback, and guidance on all elements of Big Noise. Support Musicians are also offered training opportunities on topics such as positive behaviour, lesson planning, and various methodologies including the Big Noise curriculum.
This is a temporary opportunity, commencing week beginning 11th August 2025 until the end of June 2026 and is open to individuals who are living (or planning to live) within a commutable distance of Wester Hales, Edinburgh.
Charity, Non-Profit, Education, Musician, Orchestra, Scheme, Teaching, Training
Location
Scotland
Contract Type
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Wed 16 Jul, 2025
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