The Edinburgh Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Recorder teacher, ideally from the end of April 2025 to join our thriving Junior School Music department, engaged on a self-employed basis to teach individual pupils and to run an ensemble. We anticipate this may be up to 2 or 3 days of teaching per week.We welcome applications from well-qualified Music Graduates with relevant teaching qualifications and/or experience. The successful candidate should be able to teach Recorder in the Junior School from Primary 2. Individual lessons are charged at £23 for a 30-minute lesson. Ensemble coaching is paid at a rate of £51.50 per hour.The appointed teacher may be engaged at other times throughout the year where additional rehearsals for performances both in and out of school are required, such as Carol Services and other School concerts. Such involvement would be remunerated at the hourly rate for that year.Conditions of AppointmentThe appointment will be subject to interview and audition, satisfactory references, verification of identity and proof of qualifications.Child ProtectionThe Edinburgh Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and PVG Disclosure Scotland.Equal OpportunitiesThe school is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications for this post from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, race or sexual orientation.EnquiriesAny enquiries should be addressed to the Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion, Ms Nicky Long at nel@edinburghacademy.org.uk. We intend to hold interviews on 31st March 2025.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide weekly individual Recorder lessons as directed by the Head of Wind Brass and PercussionGive regular, informative feedback to students on their progress, and complete an annual written report for parentsSupport exam candidates as requiredContribute to school and external performancesMaintain positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleaguesFollow the guidelines and expectations of the Music DepartmentThe Ideal CandidateIs an outstanding performing practitionerHas proven success in teaching young peopleHas thorough knowledge of repertoire, including that required for ABRSM/TCL examsIs a prompt and effective communicator, in person and by emailHas excellent organisational skillsHas excellent interpersonal skills and can work effectively as part of a teamAbout the school/organisationThe Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.
