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Visiting Music Teacher-Saxophone (Maternity Cover, 1 Year FTC from September 2026)Scottish Council of Independent Schools • Edinburgh, Scotland
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Visiting Music Teacher-Saxophone (Maternity Cover, 1 Year FTC from September 2026)

Visiting Music Teacher-Saxophone (Maternity Cover, 1 Year FTC from September 2026)

Scottish Council of Independent Schools • Edinburgh, Scotland
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Saxophone Teacher as a Visiting Music Teacher (maternity cover) to join our thriving Music Department for the upcoming session. The successful candidate is expected to deliver progressive programmes of study tailored to the individual pupils’ needs, whilst encouraging participation in the department’s extensive extra‑curricular programme in both Junior and Senior Schools. An interest and willingness to teach pupils from P4 to S6 is essential. Furthermore, the ability to teach a wide range of styles from traditional repertoire through to musical theatre would be beneficial. Throughout the year, there are many Music Department events in which the VMTs play a important role including two concerts each year in the Usher Hall – one at Christmas for predominantly Senior School pupils and one for Junior School pupils in May. Other annual concerts also take place in the Queen’s Hall, St Cuthbert’s Parish Church and St Giles’ Cathedral. Other events in school include a Junior School Music Festival and a Senior House Music Competition. The school presents pupils for both ABRSM and Trinity exams, entry for either board being at the discretion of the VMT. In addition to external ‘Grade’ exams, VMTs also play an important part in preparing pupils for the Performing element of National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher SQA exams. Main Responsibilities: Please see attached job description Ideal Candidate: Lessons take place on the school campus between 7.30am and 4.00pm, and should each last 30 minutes. VMTs are free to determine their own hours of work and availability, subject to the availability of teaching spaces. Additional Information Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme. Please note that parking is not available on our campus George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463 J-18808-Ljbffr
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