Art Teacher

Neptune; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Rondebosch Boys’ Preparatory School in Cape Town is seeking an enthusiastic Art Teacher for Grades 4–7 who believes art is a space for boys to explore ideas, express themselves and take creative risks. You will design engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences across diverse art forms.

You will help boys develop technical skills, critical looking and confident self-expression, contributing to the school's vibrant cultural life and holistic education vision.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Art Teacher for Grades 4–7.
• Sees art as more than just a timetable subject and believes creativity shapes confidence and voice.
• Able to encourage curiosity, experimentation and expressive risk-taking.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging, age-appropriate art experiences that expose boys to diverse disciplines, techniques, artists and ideas.
• Foster curiosity, look, think, question and express themselves through art, helping boys build technical skills and confidence.
• Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to a rich, holistic educational experience.

Job description

Rondebosch Boys’ Preparatory School is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Art Teacher (Grade 4 - 7) to join our vibrant school community. We are looking for someone who understands that Art is far more than a subject on a timetable. It is a space where boys can explore ideas, express themselves, take creative risks, develop confidence and discover their own voice. If you are an artist at heart, an inspiring teacher and someone who believes that creativity has a powerful role to play in the development of young boys, this could be the opportunity for you.

Starting date: 1 January 2027

The Opportunity

As our Art Teacher, you will play an important role in developing and nurturing creativity across the school. You will create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences that introduce boys to a wide range of artistic disciplines, techniques, artists and ideas. You will encourage curiosity and experimentation while helping boys develop the technical skills and confidence to bring their ideas to life. We want our boys to leave the Art room not only having learnt how to create, but having learnt how to look, think, question and express themselves. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the broader cultural life of Rondebosch Boys’ Preparatory School and to work alongside colleagues who are passionate about providing a rich and holistic educational experience.

Why Rondebosch Boys' Preparatory School?

Rondebosch Boys' Preparatory School is a school with a proud heritage and an exciting future. We value excellence, relationships, innovation, character and belonging. Our boys are encouraged to discover their strengths, challenge themselves and contribute positively to the community around them.

As an educator at Bosch, you will become part of a team that understands that some of the most important learning happens beyond the textbook. If you are passionate about Art, passionate about teaching and passionate about helping boys discover what they are capable of, we would love to hear from you. Come and help us inspire the next generation of creators, thinkers and storytellers.