8 Full time, Leisure / Sport / Entertainment jobs in Dunbar, East Lothian

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £27.88 - £31.39
This is a 52 week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
To start August 2025.

An opportunity has arisen to appoint a dynamic, forward thinking and experienced music professional to lead the Instrumental Music Service in East Lothian Council. The service has recently finished a period of redesign and the successful candidate needs to be able to deliver our service against the priorities identified as well as providing leadership and line management of the Instrumental Music Instructor team. You would also be required to provide performing opportunities for our young people. The service is highly successful and valued by pupils, parents, schools and the wider East Lothian community.

The successful candidate will be creative, with a focus on maximising the resources available to provide a fully inclusive and equitable service across all school communities. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the Instrumental Music Service forward so it is sustainable for the future.

Applicants will be required to deliver some timetabled music instruction.

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details

Manage the instrumental music service, take a strategic lead on the delivery and development of the service, ensuring the provision of high quality learning opportunities and an inspiring and engaging programme across the authority.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Music or teaching and able to demonstrate considerable experience in playing and teaching music or vocal music.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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