Temporary Support Musician (Instrumental or GM) Big Noise Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, Big Noise

We are looking for a temporary Support Musician (Instrumental or General Musicianship) to work within the Wester Hailes community of Edinburgh, working 14 hours a week, Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 5pm, during school term time only (40 weeks of the year) until 25th June 2027.

This is a developmental/training role designed to build experience and skills whilst supporting the Big Noise team deliver the Big Noise programme in the Wester Hailes community of Edinburgh. You will work closely with Big Noise Musicians and Support Workers, who provide teaching and support opportunities, constructive feedback, and guidance on all elements of Big Noise. Support Musicians are also offered training opportunities on topics such as positive behaviour, lesson planning, and various methodologies including the Big Noise curriculum.
You will be able to demonstrate the following:
- How you will benefit from this developmental/training role
- Knowledge of the Big Noise programme
- At least grade 5 standard (or equivalent) on your principal instrument

Salary for this post is £26,624 per annum, pro rata (£14.63 per hour).

We also welcome applications from all nationalities; however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles, so before you apply for this post please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK. For more details on eligibility to work in the UK, please visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa .

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 28th October 2026 at 10.00 am

The selection process is expected to take place in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh during week commencing 2nd November 2026 (exact date to be confirmed) and will include a panel interview, a short audition and leading a short 5-minute interactive activity with young people.

All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.