Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools (ESMS) are recruiting for a dynamic and enthusiastic Visiting Teacher of Bagpipes to join the Schools as soon as possible (subject to satisfactory pre employment checks). The successful candidate will have experience both as a professional performer and also in Bagpipe teaching at all levels, from beginners to diploma.The Visiting Music Teacher will be self-employed and will be required to undertake mandatory training at the start and throughout their engagement with ESMS. A degree of flexibility is required in this role. However, we anticipate that the postholder will undertake at least 4.5 hours per week and will be required to provide each pupil with 30 lessons per year.This year, ESMS are winners of the Independent Schools of the Year Award in the Performing Arts, Music and Drama category. Independent Schools of the Year Awards showcase transformative and innovative projects from schools across the UK and we are immensely proud that the work of our staff and students has been recognised in this way.ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.The closing date for applications is 12pm on Thursday 14 November 2024. We anticipate interviews will be held towards the end of the week commencing 18 November 2024.APPLICATION PROCEDUREApplicants must visit https://jobsearch.esms.org.uk/ to apply for this position. Please submit theapplication before the closing date.AboutESMSWelcome to the ESMS, a vibrant, family of independent schools, for 3-18 year olds, in the heart of Edinburgh.We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single-sex but closely twinned secondary education and a co-educational sixth form.At the ESMS family of schools we pride ourselves on our holistic approach to education which means that we place as much emphasis on opportunities and activities outside of the classroom as we do on what happens in class.We offer over 300 clubs and societies as well as wide-ranging opportunities in sport, music and drama, outdoor education, trips and community involvement, all with the intention of helping your child discover their talents, learn or explore something new, have fun and make new friends. Our Visionis to empower learners within our community through innovative approaches and transformative experiences, cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.Through a dynamic education and a culture of determination, we inspire students to dream big, set ambitious goals, and surpass their own expectations, ensuring every child has the opportunity to excel and achieve a fulfilling, successful life, whatever path they choose. Our Mission is to develop resilient, accomplished, and values-driven students equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset tolead full, happy lives and shape a better world. AimsWe offer an outstanding, well-rounded education, to a diverse group of childrenWe take time to build strong relationships and to help our children feel happy, safe and secure so that they thrive emotionally and socially and academicallyWe provide an unrivalled range of activities outside the classroom, enabling our children to discover and develop their natural talentsWe inspire children to aim high and achieve strong academic resultsWe give children every opportunity to seize and embrace every challenge that life throws at themOur teachers inspire innovative thinkers with a love of learning that will last a lifetimeOur children develop the confidence to use their voicesOur five values embed character, inspiring children to develop good hearts, make good decisions and improve the world around them.
