General Music Teacher
The Yehudi Menuhin School
Cobham Surrey
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 30 May 2018
Job overview
Required for September 2018 two highly-qualified, inspiring and innovative musicians to teach general music to all ages at this world-famous specialist music school. It is envisaged that one of these posts will be full-time and one part-time. General Music teaching lies at the very heart of the school’s music-making and is a vital complement to the instrumental provision for around 80 string players, pianists and classical guitarists.
The successful candidates will be required to teach music theory, harmony, counterpoint, musical analysis, aural training and history to the highest level as well as to prepare pupils for GCSE and A Level Music examinations. An interest in Music Technology will be welcome.
One of the positions could be combined with the role of Assistant Houseparent in one of the boarding houses, taking a full part in the life of the school. Accommodation may therefore be available for a suitable candidate.
Applications must be made using the School’s own application form. Please note that a CV without a completed application form will not be considered. For an application form and further details of the post please see the School’s website: http://www.menuhinschool.co.uk/school/information/employment-opportunities
Completed application forms should be sent to Cathy Whitnall, Music Administrator, The Yehudi Menuhin School, Stoke d’Abernon, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3QQ or cathy.whitnall@menuhinschool.co.uk.
Applications should reach the School as soon as possible and by Thursday 31 May 2018 at the latest. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before this date if suitable candidates present themselves.
The Yehudi Menuhin School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and with the DBS. The School is an equal opportunities employer.
Registered Charity 312010
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About The Yehudi Menuhin School
Located in the village of Stoke d'Abernon, near Cobham in Surrey, Yehudi Menuhin School is a specialist independent music school that first opened its doors in 1963. Named for its founder, the famous violinist, the school provides places for a small cohort of pupils aged 11-19. Aside from the focus on musical endeavours, it also offers a wider curriculum.
Yehudi Menuhin provides boarding facilities for most of its pupils. The fee-paying school offers generous bursaries to help cover the cost of tuition and accommodation. The school is technically selective, with admission dependent on an audition.
Head
Robin Harskin
Values and vision
Yehudi Menuhin School seeks to provide a musical education of the very highest standard to outstanding young musicians. To this end, extensive practice time and performance opportunities are offered, with the school hosting a huge number of concerts and performance events every year. The school’s wider academic portfolio is also of a very high standard, with various GCSE and A-level courses on offer.
ISI report
“The curriculum is documented, supported by appropriate plans and schemes of work for the pupils and covers the required breadth of material. The teaching enabled pupils to make good progress, encompasses effective behaviour management and is supported by suitable resources. A suitable framework for the assessment of pupil performance is in place.”
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