Job Description

Sistema Scotland\'s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Working with children and their families, the programme is focused on early intervention and stimulating generational social change, increasing confidence, aspiration, community cohesion, pride and developing high level skills in the young people involved. We deliver our work through the creation of Big Noise programmes within communities, and currently run six programmes in Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as part of the dynamic team in Big Noise Torry delivering a visionary, socially driven children\'s orchestra centre.

At Big Noise Torry, you will be part of a team who work with children from pre-school, primary school, secondary school and adults. The team are creative in designing and introducing new ways of learning as we use the orchestra to grow children\'s confidence, respect, aspiration, drive and understanding. As part of the team, you will develop innovative ways to engage children and families, including home visits and community performances.

As a Senior Musician you would support the Head of Centre by contributing to the shaping of our work in the Torry community, by leading on trips and events, encouraging and supporting staff members, building new areas of work in portfolio areas such as youth voice, curriculum and delivery, external partners and community representation. You will also provide leadership and support for Big Noise Musicians, enabling them to deliver the best outcomes for the children, young people and community members in the programme. You will have experience of working with children in a music education and/or community music context, along with experience and success in taking on leadership roles and responsibilities. You will also have experience of working with large and varied groups of children along with a track record of success in giving music instruction to children on your specialist instrument.

This post is offered on full time, all year round basis, working 5 days per week, Monday to Friday.

For further details please visit our website http://makeabignoise.org.uk/jobs/ to view the full job/person specification and complete our online application form (no CVs please).

We welcome applications from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds. We also welcome applications from all nationalities. If you do not have the right to work in the UK currently, we may be able to offer sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa, provided that you meet the criteria as detailed here: .

For any additional information please e-mail recruitment@sistemascotland.org.uk.

All applications should be received by Friday 25th August 2023 at 10am

The selection process will be held in Torry, Aberdeen (date to be confirmed) and will include a panel interview, a competency task, a short audition and a demonstration lesson.

All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.

Sistema Scotland