The High School of Dundee is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Instructor of Bagpipes to join its thriving and well-established Music Department from 3 January 2025.The successful candidate will be expected to deliver the learning of practice chanter and bagpipes in one-to-one lessons, as well as assist the Pipe Major (Full-time) and Drum Sergeant (0.6) in the training of ensembles involving Pipes & Drums or chanters.Additionally, there may be the opportunity to contribute to other co-curricular activities that the department and wider school offer.Please see the job description attached for full details of the role.Interested candidates are welcome to make informal enquiries in advance of the closing date. Please email Dr Lionel Steuart-Fothringham, Director of Music, at LSSteuartFothringhamhighschoolofdundee.org.uk .General enquiries should be emailed to hrhighschoolofdundee.org.uk .Closing date is 4 December 2024Interviews will take place in person at The High School of Dundee on 11 and 12 December 2024.To apply the following should be submitted via the High School of Dundee recruitment portal:A one-page covering letter address to the Rector demonstrating how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and why you are interested in working at the High School of DundeeCVOnline Application Form BenefitsHolidays40 dayspaid annual leave per annumpro rata, inclusive of all public holidays.PensionAuto-enrolment Defined Contributions (DC) Pension Scheme with The Pensions Trust - this is an enhanced contributory scheme whereby the employer contributes 8% of gross monthly earnings and the employee contributes 4%.The School also offers an alternative and further enhanced scheme whereby the employee can increase their contributions to either 7% or 10% and this scheme the employer will contribute 13.55%. Includes death in Service.HSD RewardsHigh School of Dundee Rewards Benefits platform provided by SodexoGymAccess to the School's Gym based at Mayfield Sports Centre outside School hours.CounsellingUp to six sessions with the Wellbeing AcademyAbout the High School of DundeeAt the High School of Dundee, our unique location in the heart of the city is a major strength, helping our pupils feel connected to the real world, creating fully rounded and grounded young people.The school currently has over 900 pupils, from age 3-18, who divide their time between our main city centre campus and our extensive sports facility, Mayfield.Our approach is built on a profound belief that if young people are valued, supported known, and engaged in their learning, they can achieve amazing things.We have a long track record of outstanding exam results, which we owe to our rigorous approach, expertise built up over many years and a genuine desire to see our pupils realise their potential.In our Primary School, the children work daily on the crucial building blocks of literacy and numeracy, but the focus is also on making learning fun, engaging and wide-ranging. And in the Senior Years, choice is paramount. In S3, our pupils can choose eight subjects to focus on, while in S5 they can select from 25 subjects at Higher level. At Advanced Higher, 23 subjects are available.The timetabling of exciting new interdisciplinary STEM Innovation and Business Enterprise courses, in addition to computer science for all, has embedded Future Skills into our curriculum.In tandem, the development of partnerships with local businesses is allowing us to provide real world learning opportunities which further enriches our pupils' learning.A focus on the essential importance of Pastoral Care and on encouraging all pupils to make the most of the opportunities presented by our vibrant and extensive co-curriculum, helps create an environment in which the School's Core Values are ever-present and where the desire to learn, support one another and grow is embraced by all.