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 Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.
We are looking for temporary Support Musicians to work within the Stirling and Fallin communities of Stirling, working 12 hours per week, all year round between Monday and Thursday. 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 Raploch & Fallin 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 until the end of June and is open to individuals who are living (or planning to live) within a commutable distance of Raploch & Fallin, Stirling.
For further details please visit our website where you can view the full job/person specification and complete our online application form (no CVs please). For any additional information please e-mail or telephone .
We welcome applications from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds. We also welcome applications from all nationalities; however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles, so before you apply for this post please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK. For more details on eligibility to work in the UK, please visit
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 17th June at 10.00am
The selection process will be held in Raploch, Stirling (date to be confirmed) and will include a panel interview, a short audition and a demonstration lesson.
All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.