Art Teacher - Part Time

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St John’s College seeks a passionate Art Teacher for its Pre-Preparatory School. This role focuses on encouraging creativity and self-expression in students through engaging art lessons. Candidates should have substantial teaching experience and a commitment to nurturing a love for the arts while ensuring student welfare.

Qualifications

• 5 years teaching experience at Pre-Preparatory level.
• 2 years Art teaching experience.
• Commitment to child welfare and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver age-appropriate art lessons.
• Plan, prepare, and assess content in line with curriculum.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Creativity

Communication skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

SACE registration

Job description

St John’s College is a world-class Anglican School situated on a magnificent campus in Houghton, Johannesburg, offering quality education from Pre-Primary to Post-Matric. The school has an outstanding academic record and an excellent reputation in sport, music, drama, art and debating.

The Pre-Preparatory School at St John’s seeks to appoint a passionate Art teacher to join its team. We are committed to providing a rich foundation in the creative disciplines. Art, alongside Music and Drama, forms an essential part of our early learning programme and reflects our ongoing dedication to fostering a love for the arts throughout our school.

This is a key academic and cultural role within St John’s, offering the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the artistic life of the school and support the development of confident, creative and expressive students.

Main responsibilities

• Design and deliver age-appropriate art lessons that encourage creativity, exploration, and self-expression, that align with the Pre-Preparatory School’s curriculum and ethos
• Plan, prepare, and assess content in line with the curriculum and standards of the Pre-Preparatory School
• Be adept at cross-curricular planning and execution using a variety of media and techniques to engage students in developing foundational art skills.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation, celebrates individuality and encourages a passion for the arts
• Work collaboratively with Music and Drama colleagues to integrate the arts across the curriculum where appropriate.
• Prepare and display student artwork for exhibitions, events, and classroom displays.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing regular feedback and developmental support.
• Write a report comment for all students twice a year.
• Support the broader School arts and cultural programme through active participation and contribution.
• 5 years teaching experience at Pre-Preparatory level
• 2 years Art teaching experience
• SACE registration

Behavioural Success Factors

• Team and independent work: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Professionalism and proactive attitude: Demonstrates initiative and professionalism in all aspects of the role
• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for building positive relationships with staff, students, and parents
• Organisation and time management: Capable of planning, prioritising, and managing workloads effectively to meet deadlines
• Student-centred approach: Prioritise student development by creating an inclusive, supportive, and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking
• Child welfare commitment: Strong dedication to the welfare and well-being of children, with knowledge of safeguarding principles and in line with St John’s College’s Legacy of Care

Members of staff are expected to demonstrate a commitment to work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the school.

At St John’s College, we are committed to proactive safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All staff who have access to children will be vetted in accordance with the St John’s College safeguarding policy. This policy stipulates that staff are required to undergo all the necessary background checks in keeping with the requirements for safeguarding and child protection in South Africa, and all staff perform duties in accordance with our school’s HR Policies.

The school reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. The appointment of candidates is at the sole discretion of St John’s College, taking into account factors such as St John’s College Employment Equity Policy. Applications are welcomed from South African citizens only or persons with a valid work permit. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from St John’s College within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application

St John’s College, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.