Head of Modern Languages
The Yehudi Menuhin School
Surrey
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 25 March 2019
Job overview
This is a wonderful opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic linguist to join The Yehudi Menuhin School as Head of Modern Foreign Languages. Would you like to teach small classes of musically gifted children from all over the world in a unique, creative and nurturing environment?
Founded in 1963, The Yehudi Menuhin School is an internationally renowned school for talented musicians aged 9-19. Whilst 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, in which languages hold an important place.
The Head of Modern Languages is responsible for leading the modern languages department and for teaching German and French to native and non-native speakers of mixed (mainly high) ability and some of whom have EAL needs. Applicants should have outstanding qualities as a teacher, excellent communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and initiative, be fully committed to the School’s ethos 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 25 March 2019
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 27 March 2019
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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