Visiting Music Teacher - Recorder

ISC group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Edinburgh is looking for an experienced Visiting Music Teacher to provide Recorder lessons starting January 2026. This self-employed role offers flexibility with a commitment of one teaching day per week, which may grow over time. Candidates should have relevant teaching qualifications and a track record of teaching students from primary to S6. Responsibilities include individual lessons, supporting exam candidates, and contributing to school performances. The school emphasizes the importance of music in education and promotes a welcoming environment for teachers.

Qualifications

• Passionate about developing the Recorder programme.
• Experience in teaching pupils from primary to S6.
• Ability to provide weekly individual lessons.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly individual Recorder lessons.
• Give regular feedback on student progress.
• Support exam candidates as required.
• Contribute to school performances.
• Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.

Skills

Outstanding performing practitioner

Proven success in teaching young people

Thorough knowledge of repertoire for ABRSM/TCL exams

Effective communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Our bank of Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) allows us to offer an impressive array of musical opportunities for our students.

VMTs have a direct billing relationship with the parents / guardians of their students. The School sets a minimum charge for lessons and applies a Facility Charge for use of the resources within the School.

The School believes that music play an important part in the education of young people. The Music Departments at both Schools comprise a Head or Director of Music as well as a curricular music teacher. There is also a Head of Strings and a Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion that work across both Schools to support the various bands, groups, orchestras, ensembles and choirs as well as teach their respective instruments.

Both our Junior and Senior School campuses are ideally situated in the Stockbridge area, with the Junior School located next to the Botanic Gardens and the Senior School at Henderson Row. Visiting Music Teachers are welcomed into the School community and given the use of the School's resources and facilities as above.

The Edinburgh Academy is seeking to expand the bank of self-employed Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs); specifically, an experienced and enthusiastic Recorder Teacher from January 2026. We anticipate this will require a commitment of one day of teaching per week with the opportunity to grow this if desired.

We welcome applications from well-qualified music graduates with relevant teaching qualifications and/or experience, with a proven track record in teaching pupils from primary to S6. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic person with a passion to develop the Recorder programme at The Edinburgh Academy. Teaching can be situated across both sites of the Academy, Arboretum and Henderson Row.

The Academy sets a minimum charge for lessons and requires the VMT to pay a Facility Charge for the use of resources within the School. As a self-employed VMT, there is a direct relationship between the VMT and parent and the VMT is responsible for invoicing parents directly in respect of their agreed tuition fees.

The VMT may have the opportunity for group coaching, or be required throughout the year to support school rehearsals or competitions such as Carol Services and other School concerts. Such involvement would be remunerated at the hourly rate for that year.

Conditions of Appointment

The appointment will be subject to interview and audition, satisfactory references, verification of identity and proof of qualifications.

Child Protection

The 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 Opportunities

The 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.

Please note that we intend to hold interview on site on Friday 9th January.

• Provide weekly individual Recorder lessons as directed by the Head of Wind Brass and Percussion
• Give regular, informative feedback to on their progress, and complete an annual written report for parents
• Support exam candidates as required
• Contribute to school and external performances
• Maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Follow the guidelines and expectations of the Music Department

• Is an outstanding performing practitioner
• Has proven success in teaching young people
• Has thorough knowledge of repertoire, including that required for ABRSM/TCL exams
• Is a prompt and effective communicator, in person and by email
• Has excellent organisational skills
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and can work effectively as part of a team