Teaching Job
Cobham, United Kingdom
Posted: 05 Feb 2026
The Yehudi Menuhin School
Teacher of Academic Music
(full-time, permanent)
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to teach Academic Music at one of the world's most renowned specialist music schools.
The position will be permanent, either part-time (at least 0.5 FTE) or full-time (dependent on the precise role and availability of the successful candidate). The candidate will work term-time only however some availability needed during the holidays by agreement with the successful candidate.
The salary for this position is £35,000-£40,000 per annum (full-time equivalent) dependent on experience and the precise role agreed.
The main responsibility will be to prepare and deliver lessons in Academic Music up to and including A level.
A willingness to commit to the broader musical life of the school will be viewed favourably. In particular, we are looking for someone who would be able to do any or all of the following:
- Manage and/or contribute to the Saturday morning programme at school.
- Lead of the school's outreach programme.
- Prepare older pupils for conservatoire/university entry.
- Run the musical provision of the Virtual Menuhin School (VMS).
- Oversee the school's Supporting Studies.
- Help to take pupils to concerts and other activities outside of school.
This job description may be amended from time to time.
Further details of the job role and person specification can be found in the Candidate Information Pack.
If you feel you would be a suitable candidate, please complete our online application form.
The Yehudi Menuhin 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's an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.
YMS is also an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
The position will be permanent, either part-time (at least 0.5 FTE) or full-time (dependent on the precise role and availability of the successful candidate). The candidate will work term-time only however some availability needed during the holidays by agreement with the successful candidate.
The salary for this position is £35,000-£40,000 per annum (full-time equivalent) dependent on experience and the precise role agreed.
The main responsibility will be to prepare and deliver lessons in Academic Music up to and including A level.
A willingness to commit to the broader musical life of the school will be viewed favourably. In particular, we are looking for someone who would be able to do any or all of the following:
- Manage and/or contribute to the Saturday morning programme at school.
- Lead of the school's outreach programme.
- Prepare older pupils for conservatoire/university entry.
- Run the musical provision of the Virtual Menuhin School (VMS).
- Oversee the school's Supporting Studies.
- Help to take pupils to concerts and other activities outside of school.
This job description may be amended from time to time.
Further details of the job role and person specification can be found in the Candidate Information Pack.
If you feel you would be a suitable candidate, please complete our online application form.
The Yehudi Menuhin 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's an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.
YMS is also an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Closing date: 27 Feb 2026
Start date: September 2026
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