Head of Mathematics
The Yehudi Menuhin School
Cobham, Surrey
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 30 October 2017
Job overview
Head of Mathematics (and Director of Studies)
required for September 2018
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic teacher to join the Leadership Team of the Yehudi Menuhin School, combining the role of Head of Mathematics with that of Director of Studies.
Founded in 1963, The Yehudi Menuhin School is an internationally renowned school for gifted musicians aged 8-19. While the vast majority of pupils go on to study music at universities and conservatoires around the world, the School is committed to providing an all-round education of the highest quality. The curriculum is designed to enrich the lives of the pupils and play to their strengths.
The Director of Studies is responsible for the School’s academic programme. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities as a teacher, have excellent organisational skills, be fully committed to the School’s ethos, enjoy working as part of a team and have a love of music.
A job description and application form may be found on the School’s website: http://www.menuhinschool.co.uk/school/information/employment-opportunities
Closing date: Monday 30 October 2017.
Initial interviews will take place on 8-9 November 2017.
Final interviews will take place on 15-16 November 2017.
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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