Fluent Gaelic speaker wanted for Itinerant Piping Instructor job on Lewis and Harris

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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar – local council for Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Itinerant Piping Instructor (1724), Lewis & Harris
28 hours per week, permanent
£30,345 – £39,612 per annum, inclusive of £2,193 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

Closing Date: Monday 27 January 2025

The post holder will be required to provide quality music tuition to assigned pupils and contribute to the Instrumental Teaching Service in relation to pupils, parents staff and schools. Duties will include providing music tuition to assigned pupils on an individual or group basis as appropriate; planning and preparing appropriate work for pupils; liaising with Headteachers and Music Staff in order to promote the instrumental skills of pupils; and being involved in the organisation and operation of school concerts/performances on an agreed basis.

You must have a sound practical and working knowledge of piping instruction. It is essential you have good communication and interpersonal skills along with good oral, written and record keeping skills. It is essential you hold a current UK Driving Licence. You must hold a relevant professional diploma or qualification in subject. 

Fluency in Gaelic is essential for this post. This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children. Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further information.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  1. To provide music tuition to assigned pupils on an individual or group basis as appropriate.
  2. To become familiar with the whole range of instruments in the subject family.
  3. To ensure that as many pupils as possible are afforded the opportunity of music tuition.
  4. To plan and prepare appropriate work for pupils
  5. To liaise with Headteachers and Music Staff in order to promote the instrumental skills of pupils
  6. To assess, record and report on the work of pupils as required by the Headteacher
  7. To advise and guide pupils on matters relating to their instruments
  8. To present the opportunity for pupils to participate in competitions at local and national level.
  9. To encourage and prepare pupils for participation in school/pupil performances
  10. To be involved in the organisation and operation of school concerts/performances on an agreed basis.
  11. To liaise with parents and attend staff meetings as required.
  12. To ensure own professional development through attendance at appropriate training.
  13. To maintain good conduct and discipline among pupils and safeguard their health and safety.
  14. Ensuring that all duties or responsibilities are performed in a safe manner so that no risk to health or safety arises to yourself, any other employee or member of the public.
  15. Ensuring that you comply with the Council’s No Smoking at Work Policy.
  16. Any other duties or responsibilities that may need to be allocated from time to time to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the service.

Applications should be made through MyJobScotland website here