Senior Musician/Teacher (Lower Strings) - Big Noise Wester Hailes, Edinburgh

We have a vacancy for a Senior Musician/Teacher (Lower Strings) within our team in Big Noise Wester Hailes Edinburgh. As a Senior Musician/Teacher you will support the Head of Centre by contributing to the shaping of our work in the Wester Hailes community by demonstrating best practice in musical delivery, leading on trips and events, and responsibility for one of the following portfolio areas: learning & teaching, youth voice, priority families, pathways or community engagement. You will also provide leadership and support for Big Noise Musicians, enabling them to deliver the best outcomes for the children, young people and community members in the programme.

You will have experience and success in taking on leadership roles and responsibilities, along with experience of problem solving and working in a dynamic/fast moving environment. You will also be educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and have professional performing experience. Working with large and varied groups of children and young people is essential, along with a track record of success in teaching children and young people on your specialist instrument. You will also have a belief in the benefits that a social programme such as Big Noise / Sistema Scotland can have.

This post is offered on a permanent, all year-round basis, working 4 days (28 hours) per week, Tuesday to Friday.

For further details please visit our website to view the full job/person specification and complete our online application form (no CVs please). For any additional information please e-mail recruitment@sistemascotland.org.uk or call 01786 236914.

All applications should be received by Tuesday, 13th May 2025 at 10.00 am.

The selection process will be held in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh (date to be confirmed) will include a panel interview, a competency task, a short audition and a demonstration lesson.

All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.