Director of Music

The Yehudi Menuhin School, a specialist music school based in Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham is seeking a Director of Music, which is the second in importance only to that of the Head.

The Director of Music plays a fundamental leadership role in this world-famous specialist music school, managing and overseeing all aspects of the musical education of the pupils and acting as the authoritative voice of the school in all its musical endeavours. The Director of Music will be an established performer and pedagogue with the necessary vision, integrity, expertise, experience and create energy to fulfil this role as the school embarks on the next exciting and challenging phase of its illustrious history.

This is a permanent, full-time role.

The start date for this role is September 2025 and the salary is competitive.

The Yehudi Menuhin School has a great company culture and offers fantastic benefits including a generous pension scheme, free school lunch during term time, free parking, free lunchtime concerts, discounted tickets to other school events, Life Assurance, a health cash plan provided with Medicash and counselling services.

For further information about the role including the Key Duties and Responsibilities and Person Specification, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

If you feel you would be a suitable candidate and have the necessary skills/experience, please complete our application form.

The deadline for applications is Friday 10 January 2025.

All application forms must be sent to recruitment@menuhinschool.co.uk and head@menuhinschool.co.uk

Your application form should be completed in full and submitted along with a covering letter addressed to the Head, Dr Robin Harskin. We also require a copy of your CV.

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 the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level.