Instrumental Music Instructor - Percussion 0.4FTE, Based at Perth High School - PKC12802
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,190.00 to £46,773.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Perth, PH1 1HB |
| Company: | Perth and Kinross Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PKC12802 |
Summary
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Instrumental Music Instructor, Percussion 0.4FTE (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC12802
£35,190 - £46,773 (pro-rata)
Based at Perth High School
The successful candidate(s) will teach from beginner to advanced level. (Normally S1 – S6).
The successful candidate will be a part of a team of 32 instructors employed by Perth & Kinross Council.
Instruction is delivered in both primary & secondary schools and is linked to musical activities which take part in Perth & Kinross schools and regional bands.
Responsibilities
- Prepare existing pupils as required for all S.Q.A. examinations.
- Where appropriate, prepare and enter pupils for external examinations.
- Teach all disciplines of Percussion (Drum kit and Tuned Percussion)
- Play a part in school based initiatives.
- Assist with school concerts, exams and other projects.
- Attend residential courses at authority level to coach/conduct ensembles and/or to undertake duties relevant to the residential situation.
- Undertake other related duties as required by the Instrumental Music Co-ordinator.
Perth & Kinross employs staff who are expert in all disciplines. The Team approach ensures that expert assistance is always available to help non-specialists. In-service training is also carried out and the use of modern teaching methods is actively encouraged.
Activities may involve evening and weekend work for which additional payments are made.
If successful for interview you will be required to play 2 pieces of music. 1 on a drum kit and 1 on tuned percussion.
Skills & Experience Required
A degree in Music is essential. Other relevant music qualifications will also be considered at the time of application.
You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
- A generous annual leave package
- 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
- Eligibility to join our pension scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
- Access to a range of benefits
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.
Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs.
We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lynsey Paterson, Music Co-ordinator at LynseyPaterson@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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