Drumming Instructor (permanent, salaried post)

Package Description

The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff.  Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school.  We value the contribution of all team members. 

Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us.  Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.

Our reward package includes:

• Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Access to onsite gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Programme, including discounted access to health insurance, financial well-being products, cycle to work and electric car schemes as well as discounts to a number of major retailers
• Fee discount
• A three course lunch is provided during term time

The Role

The Edinburgh Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Snare Drum teacher from August 2025 to join our thriving Pipe Band team, engaged on a permanent, term-time salaried basis.

We welcome applications from individuals with relevant teaching qualifications and/or experience.  The successful candidate should be able to teach Snare Drum from primary 4 to S6 as well as help develop the Pipe Band programme.  Teaching will take place in both the Junior and the Senior schools. 

The appointed teacher may be engaged at other times throughout the year where rehearsals, competitions or performances both in and out of school as required, such as the CCF events, RSPBA and Non-RSPBA competitions, as well as other events.  They would be expected to play a full role within the pipe band team to organise events, trips and competitions.  

Main Responsibilities

The following is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of the Drumming Instructor and is intended to give a summary of the successful candidate's working week

• Provide weekly individual Snare Drum lessons as directed by the Head of the Pipe Band
• Arrange and notate drum scores for traditional and contemporary performances

• Give regular, informative feedback to students on their progress, and complete an annual written report for parents
• Support SQA and other exam candidates as required
• Ensure all school instruments and equipment are well-maintained and in good order
• Contribute to school and external performances, ensuring pupils are well prepared and supporting them in person on the day / during the event
• Support with the organisation and preparation for school and external performances
• Maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues 
• Follow the guidelines and expectations of the Music Department

At least 60% of your time will be dedicated to teaching pupils, with the remainder of your time allocated to supporting Pipe Major in the organisation of examinations, events and competitions.

Due to the nature of this role, there may also be occasional evening, weekend and school holiday events that will require your support and attendance.  These will be agreed with the Pipe Major.  All annual leave must be taken during school holidays

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an outstanding performing practitioner 

• Has proven success in teaching young people with appropriate qualifications or equivalent experience
• Has thorough knowledge of repertoire, including that required for RSPBA Competitions and PDQB exams
• A willingness to be flexible around working / attendance times
• Is a prompt and effective communicator, in person and by email
• Has excellent organisational skills 
• Is a great team player
• Willing to work in line with The Edinburgh Academy’s values

About the school/organisation

The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.