Job Purpose
To establish the University of Glasgow Children's Choir in partnership with the National Schools Singing Programme and provide an excellent experience for young people within the wider Glasgow City Council community. This will involve University teaching, administrative and research duties, primarily at the outreach level, engaging pupils and teachers in schools as requested by the St Andrew's Foundation, in alignment with the University's civic mission.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Plan, organise, and deliver music education in schools.
2. Participate in a range of administrative tasks, ensuring timely communication of information and constructive feedback.
3. Develop teaching materials that align with learning objectives, using appropriate content and delivery methods.
4. Utilise learning technologies effectively to support teaching, organisation, and feedback.
5. Apply specialist knowledge to meet the needs of individual and group learners through inclusive, evidence-based practices that promote engagement and achievement.
6. Regularly liaise with and report to a designated St Andrew's Foundation staff member using an agreed timeline.
7. Organise concerts for the University of Glasgow's Children's Choir and attend and conduct the Choir at appropriate events.
8. Engage in continuing professional development activities as needed.
9. In collaboration with members of the St Andrew's Foundation and the National Schools Singing Programme, seek opportunities for research in the field.
10. Undertake additional duties as required by the St Andrew's Foundation.
11. Contribute to enhancing the University's international profile in line with its strategic plan, Inspiring People, Changing the World.
12. Contribute to enhancing the work of the National Schools Singing Programme.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Qualifications
Essential:
A1 SCQF Level 10 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject.
A2 Teaching Qualification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential:
C1 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of music.
C2 Passion for music education and an understanding of the transformative role of singing in schools.
C3 Awareness of current issues, developments, and best practices in music education.
C4 Ability to lead rehearsals from the keyboard/piano.
C5 Relevant teaching experience.
C6 Proven excellence in choral teaching and performance with children of all ages.
C7 Excellent oral, written, and IT communication skills.
C8 Strong planning, prioritisation, and independent working abilities.
C9 Flexibility and resilience in managing competing demands.
C10 Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
C11 Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and best practices.
C12 Ability to perform all duties in the work locations, with reasonable adjustments if necessary (Equality Act 2010).
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 6, £33,232 - £36,924 per annum.
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 3 years in the first instance.
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https: // www. gov.uk/skilled- worker-visa.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https: // www. gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
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