Head of Department: Music

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Steyn City School seeks a Head of Department: Music to lead their music program. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in teaching and curriculum development, and will be innovative and energetic. This role involves both academic and co-curricular management, offering a chance to enrich the school's creative environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a similar role or equivalent.
• Registered with SACE.
• Previous experience in independent education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage academic and co-curricular music.
• Play an active role in the co-curricular life of the school.
• Develop and oversee music curriculum.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Innovative Thinking

Creativity

Education

Appropriate Degree

Professional Teaching Qualification

Job description

Steyn City School, situated in the scenic and iconic Steyn City Parkland Residence in Johannesburg, offers a co-educational and independent education from Grade 000 to Grade 12.

If you know what it means to break the mould, set new standards, embrace change, and rejoice in creativity, then you belong with us!
The vacancy that follows exists at Steyn City School, effective 1 September 2025 or as soonest thereafter.

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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MUSIC

The successful candidate will be an experienced and well-qualified teacher who holds an appropriate degree and/or professional teaching qualification with 3 years’ experience in the equivalent or similar role, is registered with SACE, has experience in curriculum development, is innovative, energetic, and creative, and is prepared to play a full and active role in the co-curricular life of the school. The Head of Music will be required to manage academic and co-curricular music. Previous experience in independent education, particularly in an IEB school, is an advantage but is not essential.

To apply, a detailed CV, along with a covering letter and the contact details of three referees, should be emailed to [e-mail] . It is vital that the email identifies the position for which the application is intended in the subject bar.

The closing date for applications is 7 July 2025. Applications will be considered as soon as they are received, and interviews will be arranged for shortlisted candidates thereafter. Consequently, the position may be filled before the deadline date.

Steyn City School reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, as only short-listed candidates will be interviewed.

Applicants are advised that if they have not been contacted after the closing date, it must be assumed that their application has been unsuccessful.

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