CHLH/2505/11 Music Instructor - Piping
| Posting date: | 15 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,190 to £46,773 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2025 |
| Location: | Fort William, Highland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | High Life Highland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CHLH/2505/11 |
Summary
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
General
• responsible for the enhanced musical development of those pupils in the
schools 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
• to teach the full range of instruments expected within specific disciplines, to
pupils at all stages
• to create performance opportunities and promote ensemble playing where
possible
• to liaise with the Music staff or Head Teacher on recruitment of new pupils &
work with all partners to develop and broaden the reach and impact of the post
• to provide a wide range of progressive, stimulating and attractive material
• to keep abreast of curricular developments relating to music, and maintain
personal development in the full range of instruments taught
• to provide pupils with a structured programme of work for the periods between
lessons, ensuring that information is incorporated into pupil progress records
(online or paper formats)
• to provide pupil reports, based on accurate assessments of pupils work and
the subsequent recording of such information
• to ensure that instrumental provision relates closely to the wider Music
provision in the school
• to prepare pupils for external exams where appropriate and guide towards
opportunities for participation in school/area ensembles; Highland Young
Musicians groups and national organisations
• to understand the relevance of music-making to Highland communities
• to contribute to the preparation of pupils who wish to undertake tertiary
education in music
• to maintain communications with the Head of Music Development & High Life
Highland business support staff
• Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous
improvement of Lochaber High School and High Life Highland as a whole.
• Attend and undertake any training online or in person.
• Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as
sustainable as possible in all tasks.
• Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects,
training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally
across the Lochaber High school team.
General
• responsible for the enhanced musical development of those pupils in the
schools 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
• to teach the full range of instruments expected within specific disciplines, to
pupils at all stages
• to create performance opportunities and promote ensemble playing where
possible
• to liaise with the Music staff or Head Teacher on recruitment of new pupils &
work with all partners to develop and broaden the reach and impact of the post
• to provide a wide range of progressive, stimulating and attractive material
• to keep abreast of curricular developments relating to music, and maintain
personal development in the full range of instruments taught
• to provide pupils with a structured programme of work for the periods between
lessons, ensuring that information is incorporated into pupil progress records
(online or paper formats)
• to provide pupil reports, based on accurate assessments of pupils work and
the subsequent recording of such information
• to ensure that instrumental provision relates closely to the wider Music
provision in the school
• to prepare pupils for external exams where appropriate and guide towards
opportunities for participation in school/area ensembles; Highland Young
Musicians groups and national organisations
• to understand the relevance of music-making to Highland communities
• to contribute to the preparation of pupils who wish to undertake tertiary
education in music
• to maintain communications with the Head of Music Development & High Life
Highland business support staff
• Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous
improvement of Lochaber High School and High Life Highland as a whole.
• Attend and undertake any training online or in person.
• Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as
sustainable as possible in all tasks.
• Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects,
training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally
across the Lochaber High school team.