COUNTRY: United Kingdom
DEADLINE: 18th July 2014
TYPE: Team Leader – Musician
COMPANY: Sistema Scotland
SISTEMA SCOTLAND: BIG NOISE TORRY
Based on the internationally celebrated Venezuelan El Sistema programme, our vision is to transformlives with music. We deliver our work through the creation of Big Noise programmes within communities, and we currently run two programmes in Raploch, Stirling and Govanhill, Glasgow. We are excited to be launching our third Big Noise centre in Torry, Aberdeen and this is a unique opportunity to join the programme to lead, manage and deliver Big Noise Torry.
TEAM LEADER – MUSICIAN (£36,360 – £39,390 per annum plus
relocation package of up to £7,500)
We are looking for an inspirational and visionary musician and leader to establish the Big Noise programme in Torry. You will ideally be a string player but we may consider exceptional applications from non-string players.
The following must be demonstrable both on your application form and during the selection process:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
People management experience and leading teams
Professional standard of playing on your instrument and knowledge of all orchestral instruments
Excellent knowledge of beginner level teaching techniques on string instruments
Sound knowledge of variety of music teaching methodologies
Working with children in a music education and/or community/music context
Delivering instrumental lessons, including to young children and beginners, in individual and small and large group settings
Ability to motivate and inspire all learners, regardless of ability
Commitment and understanding of the social benefits of music and the Big Noise programme
For further details please visit our website http://makeabignoise.org.uk/jobs/ where you can view the full job/person specification and complete our online application form (no CVs please). All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.
For any additional information please e-mail admin@sistemascotland.org.uk or telephone 01786 462923.
Closing date for applications is Friday 18 July 2014 at 12noon.
The selection process will be held between 1 – 4 September 2014 in Torry
