Music Generation Dublin City - Musician Educator 2024 / 2025

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:

2024 / 2025 Music Generation Dublin City

Musician Educator

Fixed Term Contract Of Employment

Ref: MG24J

City of Dublin ETB, as Lead Partner for Dublin City Local Music Education Partnership, on behalf of Music Generation Dublin City wishes to employ Musician Educators in order to form a panel. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification, a passion for music in all its forms and for its promotion and development. The goal of each programme is to create diverse, accessible, sustainable, and high-quality creative Performance Music Education. As per the Framework document, these programs will be led and connected by “Voice” - both through all types of singing and also the “voice” of the student.

Person profile

We are seeking Musician Educators who:

• Are able to motivate and inspire children and young people about music.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective group performance music education pedagogy.
• Work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a passion for high quality performance music education and a commitment to their own continuing professional development.
• Show an understanding of the Music Generation local and national programme and are prepared to work positively to promote its goals.
• Are available to work in the Northside of the city, and Dublin City Centre.

Essential criteria

To qualify for appointment candidates must meet all of the essential criteria detailed below:

• Be a motivated, accomplished, reflective musician with demonstrable skills in voice and at least one instrument.
• Have a proven track record in delivering to a high standard in at least one group performance music education context or genre.
• Experience of working with Children and Young People.
• Have a full current driving licence with access to own transport.

Desirable criteria

• An appropriate third level qualification in music and/or music education and/or equivalent quantifiable experience.
• Experience in leading and developing vocal and/or instrumental ensembles in any genre.
• Experience in delivering online music tuition.
• Experience in delivering lessons in school settings.

Details of post and application are available to download from Careers at www.cityofdublinetb.ie

Notes:

• The closing date for receipt of online applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 12th July 2024
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Shortlisting may apply.
• Garda Vetting will apply.
• Canvassing will disqualify. The selection decision of City of Dublin ETB is final.
• City of Dublin ETB / Music Generation Dublin City reserves the right to pursue other selection processes at its discretion.

Music Generation Dublin City is a performance music education programme in Dublin City providing access to a range of vocal and instrumental music opportunities for children and young people in their local area.

Music Generation Dublin City is part of Music Generation, Ireland’s national music education programme initiated by Music Network, co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships.

City of Dublin ETB is an Equal Opportunities Employer