Job Description

Tutor in Practical Musicianship

Livingston Music Centre

Junior Conservatoire of Music

Part-time, Permanent

27.10 per hour plus holiday pay

We are: seeking an experienced and passionate Practical Musicianship Tutor to deliver weekly group lessons for young string musicians aged 8-18 at our Livingston Strings Music Centre, delivered in partnership with West Lothian Council.

In this role, you will teach core Practical Musicianship skills and concepts as part of our highly regarded Junior Conservatoire programme. Lessons take place on Saturdays during the day at our Livingston Music Centre, Harrysmuir Primary School.

We are really quite unique: The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Junior Conservatoire is committed to widening access and creating opportunities for children and young people across Scotland. We work to remove barriers to participation, provide opportunities that might otherwise not exist, and deliver successful initiatives that increase music engagement among young people.

You are: A highly motivated, dynamic, and inspiring educator who thrives in a busy and creative learning environment.

You must have: relevant professional experience in teaching practical musicianship, excellent communication skills, a commitment to supporting young people to realise their potential and knowledge and experience of working in arts education.

This post will involve 28 days of teaching per academic session, 4.25 hours per week.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 8th January 2026, 11.59pm

Interviews will take place: Wednesday 21st January 2026

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 27.10 per hour

Expected hours: 4.25 per week

Work Location: In person