KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
General
* Responsible for the enhanced musical development of pupils in the school whose parents apply for instrumental tuition.
Accountability
* Overall, accountable to HLH Head of Music Development.
* Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity, and performance.
Particular responsibilities
* Teach the full range of instruments expected within specific disciplines to pupils at all stages.
* Create performance opportunities and promote ensemble playing where possible.
* Liaise with the Music staff or Head Teacher on recruitment of new pupils and work with all partners to develop and broaden the reach and impact of the post.
* Provide a wide range of progressive, stimulating, and attractive material.
* Keep abreast of curricular developments relating to music and maintain personal development in the full range of instruments taught.
* Provide pupils with a structured programme of work for between lessons, ensuring that information is recorded in pupil progress records (online or paper).
* Provide pupil reports based on accurate assessments of pupils' work and record such information.
* Ensure that instrumental provision aligns with the wider Music provision in the school.
* Prepare pupils for external exams where appropriate and guide them towards participation in school/area ensembles; Highland Young Musicians groups; and national organisations.
* Understand the relevance of music-making to Highland communities.
* Contribute to preparing pupils for tertiary education in music.
* Maintain communication with the Head of Music Development & High Life Highland business support staff.
* Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the ongoing improvement of Lochaber High School and High Life Highland.
* Attend and undertake any relevant training online or in person.
* Aim to reduce wastage and uphold environmental sustainability in all tasks.
* Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with projects, training, or in the event of holidays or sickness, working cross-functionally across the Lochaber High School team.
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