INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 12th of November, 11:55pm.
Permanent Post.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Salary: Music Instructor Scale, £35, - £46, per year.
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South Lanarkshire Instrumental Music Service
Inspiring young musicians across South Lanarkshire
Woodwind Instructor
South Lanarkshire Council’s Instrumental Music Service provides high-quality music tuition to thousands of children and young people across our schools, encouraging creativity, confidence, and a lifelong passion for music.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and self-motivated Woodwind Instructor to join our dynamic team. If you have a passion for teaching, a love of music, and the drive to help young people achieve their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Woodwind Specialist, you will deliver inspiring and engaging group tuition across South Lanarkshire schools. You’ll have sound knowledge of the current curriculum, including SQA and external examination requirements, and the ability to plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences for pupils of all abilities.
You’ll also play an active role in leading and supporting school and authority ensembles, helping to build vibrant performance opportunities and contributing to the musical life of South Lanarkshire.
We’re looking for someone who:
1. Is passionate about music education and inspiring children and young people.
2. Can work independently and collaboratively, managing lessons and ensembles, time, and resources effectively.
3. Has strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate learners and clearly share goals.
4. Brings enthusiasm, professionalism, and creativity to learners and colleagues.
Applicants must hold a degree in a recognised music course, possess sound pedagogical understanding of the woodwind family, and demonstrate expertise in the woodwind family of instruments.
Experience of ensemble leadership and evidence of innovative, successful teaching practice will be highly regarded.
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Preferred candidates
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.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order .
This post is considered Regulated Roles with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act,. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.