Resident Music Assistant

The Yehudi Menuhin School is looking to appoint a new Resident Music Assistant. The Resident Music Assistant (RMA) is a new role which has been created to bridge the pastoral and musical needs of the pupils of the Yehudi Menuhin School. It presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the creative life of one of the world’s flagship music schools. 

The RMA will be a key member of the music team, assisting with the musical development of the pupils and contributing to the general running of the department. The role will comprise several core elements, including the active supervision and guidance of pupils in their daily practice, mentoring of chamber music ensembles, collaboration with instrumental teachers to implement appropriate programmes of study, cover for academic music classes, support for the School’s Saturday morning programme, input to the School’s outreach activities, and general music administration. Opportunities to teach General Music may exist for the right candidate. 

Additional musical responsibilities can be tailored to the individual skills and interests of the successful candidate, and might include elements such as stage management, external concert trips, library work, coordination of digital initiatives, programme note writing, and performances with fellow staff members and students. The RMA will also be given the opportunity to contribute towards the successful delivery of several exciting new educational initiatives which are currently in development. 

Accommodation will be provided in a newly renovated flat on the School site, within Music House (the girls’ boarding house). Alongside the musical elements of the role, the RMA will be required to be on duty within Music House two nights a week.  

This role would ideally suit a recent university or conservatoire graduate who seeks experience in a world-class musical establishment. 

This is a fixed-term (two-year) position.