CHLH/2512/08 Music Instructor (Strings)
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £36,597 to £48,645 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Fort William, Highland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | High Life Highland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CHLH/2512/08 |
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
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 & 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 the periods between lessons, ensuring that information is incorporated into pupil progress records (online or paper formats)
· Provide pupil reports, based on accurate assessments of pupils work and the subsequent recording of such information
HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND JOB DESCRIPTION
· Ensure that instrumental provision relates closely to the wider Music provision in the school
· Prepare pupils for external exams where appropriate and guide towards opportunities for participation in school/area ensembles; Highland Young Musicians groups and national organisations
· Understand the relevance of music-making to Highland communities
· Contribute to the preparation of pupils who wish to undertake tertiary education in music
· Maintain communications with the Head of Music Development & High Life Highland business support staff
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
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 & 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 the periods between lessons, ensuring that information is incorporated into pupil progress records (online or paper formats)
· Provide pupil reports, based on accurate assessments of pupils work and the subsequent recording of such information
HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND JOB DESCRIPTION
· Ensure that instrumental provision relates closely to the wider Music provision in the school
· Prepare pupils for external exams where appropriate and guide towards opportunities for participation in school/area ensembles; Highland Young Musicians groups and national organisations
· Understand the relevance of music-making to Highland communities
· Contribute to the preparation of pupils who wish to undertake tertiary education in music
· Maintain communications with the Head of Music Development & High Life Highland business support staff