Education
Director of University of Glasgow Children’s Choir
Job details
Posted 07 March 2025 Salary Grade 6 £33,482 - £37,174 per annum pro rata LocationGlasgow Job Type Management Professional & Administrative Reference168772 Expiry 23 March 2025
Job Description
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
- Plan, organise, and deliver music education in schools.
- Participate in a range of administrative tasks, ensuring timely communication of information and constructive feedback.
- Develop teaching materials that align with learning objectives, using appropriate content and delivery methods.
- Utilise learning technologies effectively to support teaching, organisation, and feedback.
- Apply specialist knowledge to meet the needs of individual and group learners through inclusive, evidence-based practices that promote engagement and achievement.
- Regularly liaise with and report to a designated St Andrew’s Foundation staff member using an agreed timeline
- Organise concerts for the University of Glasgow’s Children’s Choir and attend and conduct the Choir at appropriate events.
- Engage in continuing professional development activities as needed.
- In collaboration with members of the St Andrew’s Foundation and the National Schools Singing Programme, seek opportunities for research in the field.
- Undertake additional duties as required by the St Andrew’s Foundation.
- Contribute to enhancing the University’s international profile in line with its strategic plan, Inspiring People, Changing the World.
- Contribute to enhancing the work of the National Schools Singing Programme.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
A1 SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in any subject.
Desirable
B1 Teaching Qualification.
Essential
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
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 1-2 years of 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, £33,482 - £37,174 per annum.
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 3 years in the first instance.
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Closing Date: 23 March 2025 at 23:45