CELLO TEACHER – INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

St Cyprian’s School in Cape Town seeks an experienced Cello Teacher to join the Music Department from January 2027. You will teach cello to Preparatory and High School students, inspiring confidence and a love of music while creating a warm, collaborative learning space.

The successful candidate will prepare students for music examinations and concerts, contributing to a culture of musical excellence and joy. SACE registration is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music.
• Proven track record of excellent cello teaching.
• Passion for cello pedagogy and developing young musicians.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• SACE registration would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual cello lessons to Preparatory and High School students.
• Prepare students for internal and external music examinations.
• Prepare and support students for concerts, Eisteddfods and competitions.
• Encourage strong musical foundations, technique and expressive playing.
• Create engaging, appropriately challenging and responsive lessons.
• Contribute to the collaborative life of the Music Department.
• Support a culture of excellence and joy in music-making.

Skills

Cello teaching

Music education

Performance skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music

Job description

St Cyprian’s School is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Cello Teacher to join our vibrant Music Department from January 2027.

We are looking for a musician and educator who combines excellent technical knowledge with a genuine love of teaching, someone who can inspire students at different stages of their musical journey while creating a warm, encouraging and collaborative learning environment.

The successful candidate will teach cello to students across our Preparatory and High Schools and will play an important role in helping students grow in confidence, musicianship and enjoyment of their instrument.

The Role

• Teaching individual cello lessons to Preparatory and High School students;
• Preparing students for internal and external music examinations;
• Preparing and supporting students for concerts, Eisteddfods and competitions;
• Encouraging strong musical foundations, sound technique and expressive playing;
• Creating lessons that are engaging, appropriately challenging and responsive to each student;
• Contributing positively to the collaborative life of the Music Department; and
• Supporting a culture in which students can experience both excellence and joy in their music-making.

We would particularly love to meet someone who...

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Music;
• Have a proven track record of excellent cello teaching;
• Are passionate about cello pedagogy and the development of young musicians;
• Build positive, supportive relationships with students;
• Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing as part of a team;
• Are organised, reliable and professional in their approach; and
• SACE registration would be advantageous.

We are particularly interested in someone who understands that musical excellence does not need to come at the expense of enjoyment. We want our students to be stretched, inspired and well prepared, while still wanting to pick up their cello tomorrow.

St Cyprian’s School is on a journey of Transformation and the successful incumbent will be expected to contribute positively to the outcome of this journey.

St Cyprian’s School is a proud, independent school committed to equity and belonging, embracing and advancing diversity. We have a strong anchor that connects our Anglican tradition, values and heritage and we are a place that welcomes all faiths. It is from this frame that we grow and hone purpose, intellect, character, and agency in our students.