Teacher of Music

East Ayrshire; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a passionate Teacher of Music for Grange Academy in Kilmarnock. This temporary full-time position offers a salary range of £41,916 - £52,614 annually. The successful candidate will deliver an engaging music curriculum to inspire all learners and must ensure compliance with child protection regulations. This role is crucial for shaping musical education in a supportive environment, with responsibilities including lesson delivery, student assessment, and teamwork with staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Music in a secondary school setting.
• Strong understanding of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and innovative music lessons.
• Assess and evaluate student progress effectively.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum delivery.

Skills

Music pedagogical skills

Curriculum development

Child protection awareness

Creativity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

Educational software

Job description

# Teacher of Music, Grange AcademyRef no:: EAY12048Published:: 05/01/2026Closes:: 19/01/2026Location:: Grange Academy, Kilmarnock, KA1 2EWSalary:: £41,916 - £52,614 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Job DescriptionChallenge, support and inspire all learners to achieve the best possible outcomes through the development and delivery of an innovative and creative curriculum in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the key objectives in relation to those identified within the Education Plan and the Community Plan.## RequirementsThe duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council.Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.## ResponsibilitiesWe follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level.If you apply for this post, please add the following email address to your safe sender list to ensure that any MyJobScotland related e-mails go directly to your inbox - [e-mail].## The IndividualThis is a temporary full time post based at Grange Academy, Kilmarnock. The post is temporary until 26 June 2026.The hours of work are 35 hours per week to be worked at the direction of the Line Manager.The full time salary of the post is between £41,916 - £52,614 per annum.If you require further information please contact Scott Robertson [e-mail] Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement