The Yehudi Menuhin School

Founded in 1963 by celebrated violinist Yehudi Menuhin, the Yehudi Menuhin School (YMS) is a co-educational day and boarding school which provides a place for musically gifted children from around the UK and around the world to develop their talents to the highest level, regardless of their economic background. Today’s school provides a holistic education for around 88 exceptional young musicians aged from 10 to 19, with specialist tuition in strings, piano, classical guitar, harp and composition.

As with musical studies, academics at YMS focus not only on high standards, but also on creativity and personal growth. The curriculum is rich but concentrated in order to achieve balance and do justice to both the musical and general education of each pupils. Pupils are given individualised timetables, providing sufficient time for learning, practising, private study, and relaxation alongside a range of co-curricular activities to gain valuable skills outside of classroom, build confidence, and create lifelong memories.

YMS also is home to The Menuhin Hall, a world-class auditorium seating an audience of up to 300 and with a platform that can accommodate an orchestra of up to 45 musicians. It was built on the School estate as a memorial to Yehudi Menuhin, opened in January 2006 and puts on over one hundred concerts a year. The Hall has been acclaimed by all in music performance and recording and has won several prestigious architectural awards.

YMS now looks to appoint a new Head for September 2024 and seeks an inspiring, engaging and collaborative leader with a passion for music and a total commitment to the aim and values of YMS. The successful individual will bring strong strategic expertise, business acumen and the cultural sensitivity to lead a community of highly gifted staff and pupils. Essential to the success of this role will be the ability to consult, assemble ideas, facilitate discussion, and ensure that decisions reached are pressed through to actions in fulfilment of the School’s strategic vision.

Successful candidates will bring a commitment to the aims, ethos and values of the School and who will exude a passion for music and hold a deep respect for elite musicianship. They will have proven capability in a school leadership role and a strong command of financial accounts and budgets, with the ability to lead the school’s financial strategy. The next Head will have the confidence to aspire, and make a strong contribution to fundraising activities at the school and be a figurehead at fundraising events.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to The Yehudi Menuhin School on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference LADANB. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 10th January.