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 Douglas in Dundee, Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.
Position
Musician/Teacher (Percussion) within the Big Noise Douglas, Dundee team.
Responsibilities
Deliver excellent musical education and learning experiences for our children, young people and communities, including:
- Instrumental lessons
- General musicianship sessions
- Group teaching in afterschool programmes
- Home visits
- Community performances
Match your musical skills and interests with different elements of the programme while encouraging and supporting professional development in other areas.
Qualifications
• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification.
• Professional performing experience.
• Working with large and varied groups of children and young people is essential.
• Track record of success in teaching children and young people on your specialist instrument.
• Belief in the benefits that a social programme such as Big Noise/Sistema Scotland can have.
Terms of Employment
Permanent post, all year round, 3 days (21 hours) per week. Days of work to be agreed between Monday and Thursday.
Inclusive Employer
We believe our people should represent the communities we work with. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. We also welcome applications from all nationalities.
Location: Scotland
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
