College of Social Sciences
School of Education
Director of University of Glasgow Children’s Choir
Vacancy Reference: 168772
Salary: UofG Grade 6, £33,482 - £37,174 per annum
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of the University of Glasgow Children’s Choir.
In this role, the successful candidate will 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.
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and offered on a fixed term basis for up to 3 years in the first instance. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
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