VMS Cello Tutor

The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking to appoint an engaging and enthusiastic cello teacher to provide lessons for our Virtual Menuhin School (VMS) cellists. During this exciting time of growth and development, this is a unique opportunity for a cellist with experience of teaching to the highest standard and an ambition to work with young musicians in the transformative early stages of their musical development.

This is a Permanent, Part-time position (6 to 10 hours per week).

Salary: Competitive (to be confirmed).

YMS offers a very generous pension scheme, contributing 13.5% every month with the employee contributing at least 6%.

The main responsibilities are as follows:

• Support and guide VMS cellists through regular lessons, clearly articulating goals and milestones along the way.
• The VMS Instrument teacher may also be asked to support and advise on additional projects to engage VMS pupils further with performance and musicianship.
• Provide termly written feedback for parents on pupils’ progress and review end of term assessment submissions.
• Regularly provide lists of recordings or videos for pupils to engage with between lessons.
• In the future, the potential to teach twice per term studio classes for all cello students to attend virtually.
• Any other duties or responsibilities reasonably requested.

The ideal candidate would have the following experience, skills, knowledge and personal attributes:

• Keen to work with young pupils, aged from 7 to 18 years old, who have been studying their instrument for at least one year and who show strong musical promise.
• Act as a passionate advocate for the instrument, with the patience to inspire and engage young cellists in both one-to-one lessons and group classes.
• Have strong communication and organisational skills to correspond with parents to ensure appropriate lesson times for pupils in varying time zones and sensible distribution of lessons across the term is essential.
• Proactive approach to working with the Head of VMS and wider VMS team to communicate pupil progress and raise any concerns or suggestions regarding the program.
• A formal teaching qualification is not required for this role but demonstratable experience of teaching to a high standard will be required.
• Access to a stable and reliable internet connection and the appropriate technology (webcam & microphone) or the ability to travel to site where they can be provided with a room and device is essential.

Further information about the role can be found in our Candidate Information Pack.

If you have a passion for music, are interested in the role and feel you would be a suitable candidate, please complete our online application form.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 11th November.

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 commited 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.