Part-Time Assistant Cello Teacher — Shape Young Prodigies

Yehudi Menuhin School; Stoke D'Abernon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Yehudi Menuhin School seeks an Assistant Cello Teacher. The successful candidate will be a musician (cellist) with the necessary skills to fulfil the responsibilities of this role and to command the respect of those studying and working in a world-renowned music school.

The role requires delivering one-to-one lessons, coordinating with principal teachers, monitoring pupil progress, and supporting concerts and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Hold appropriate academic and musical qualifications and have prior experience of teaching to a high level.
• Be an outstanding musician and instrumentalist and have experience as a performer, with ongoing international activity (concert and/or educational) being highly desirable.
• Be a team player who is respectful of others’ needs and opinions, able to see the bigger picture and willing to contribute positively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• To work as an Assistant Cello Teacher, delivering one-to-one lessons in support of the work of the Principal Teacher, under the direction of the Director of Music.
• To assist, and liaise closely and regularly with, the principal instrumental teachers with regards to the musical needs and development of the pupils allocated to them.
• To monitor the practice of the pupils and to be readily available to help with any technical or musical problems which may arise.
• To deputise for Principal Teachers and deliver Second Study lessons as required.
• To assist in preparing pupils for concerts, both inside and outside the school, and to attend student concerts when requested by the Director of Music, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• To play an active role in the pastoral support provided to the pupils of the School.
• To actively support the School’s Outreach Officer in the creation and delivery of a successful outreach programme.

Skills

Cello performance

Teaching experience

International performer

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Music qualifications

Job description

The Yehudi Menuhin School seeks an Assistant Cello Teacher. The successful candidate will be a musician (cellist) with the necessary skills to fulfil the responsibilities of this role and to command the respect of those studying and working in a world-renowned music school.

The role requires delivering one-to-one lessons, coordinating with principal teachers, monitoring pupil progress, and supporting concerts and outreach activities.