The Yehudi Menuhin School, a specialist music school based in Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham is looking for a permanent, full-time Science Teacher starting from September 2025.
The Yehudi Menuhin School is a world-leading specialist music school set in beautiful rural Surrey. We strive to promote a collegiate working environment with a strong sense of community. Staff and pupils are on first name terms, and all staff are encouraged to take an active part in the broader life of the school.
Founded in 1963 by the world-renowned violinist and educator Yehudi Menuhin, the school provides a place for musically gifted children from around the world to develop their talents to the highest level within a stimulating academic environment. It was accorded the status of Centre for Excellence in the Performing Arts in 1973 and has a global reputation as one of the world’s leading music schools.
Today’s school provides a holistic education for around 90 exceptional pupils aged from 9 to 19, with specialist tuition on the stringed instruments, piano, classical guitar, harp and composition. Pupils split their time between their academic and musical studies and are given many opportunities to perform in front of an audience. Concerts take place regularly in The Menuhin Hall, but also in local state schools, care homes and churches, carrying on Menuhin’s belief in the importance of giving back to the community.
The hours are Monday to Friday, teaching approximately 22-24 lessons per week.
The salary for this position is £33,000-£38,000 depending on skills and experience together with a very generous pension contributing 13.5% every month, with the employee contributing at least 6%. Other benefits include free School lunch during term times, free parking, use of the School's swimming pool when available, free lunchtime concerts, discounted tickets to other school events, counselling services, Life Assurance and a health cash plan provided by Medicash.
Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a list of the Key Duties and Responsibilities, Person Specification and details of how to apply.
The deadline for applications is Friday 2nd May 2025.
Your application form should be completed in full and submitted along with a covering letter addressed to the Head, Dr Robin Harskin. Your application will not be accepted without a covering letter. Early applications are encouraged, and the School reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be found.
The Yehudi Menuhin School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.
The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.