Junior School Head of Sport

Established in 1879, St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls is an independent, all-girls Anglican School situated in Hillcrest, Pretoria. The School prides itself in achieving a balance between the spiritual, moral, academic, cultural and physical development of its students and enjoys an excellent reputation, nationally and internationally. We provide a caring, unique and dynamic educational environment for day scholars from Grade 0 to Grade 12 and boarders from Grade 5 to Grade 12.

St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls in Pretoria is inviting applications for the following position available from 2025:

Junior School Head of Sport

Reporting to the Director of Sport

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for physical education plans in Junior School
• Ability to teach Physical Education Grade 00 to 7
• Coordinates sports activities for the Junior School and manages the organisers and coaches for specific sporting codes
• Responsible for all duties as required of an academic educator
• Maintain and develop a high standard of student achievement and confidence in Physical Education and Sporting codes

Qualifications/special skills

• A recognised academic degree, with Physical Education and sport subjects as a specialisation, professional teaching qualification and SACE registered
• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience
• Proficiency in the use of iPads and MS Teams in the teaching and learning process would be beneficial
• Proof of clearance against the Sexual Offenders and Child Protection Registry – this is required for any staff member working in a school environment
• PDP will be advantageous
• Innovative, embracing technology in the classroom and displaying a creative teaching style
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in the English language, with good report writing skills
• Ability to work independently and a willingness to contribute to a dynamic team
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life at the School, with the ability, skills and experience to become actively involved in the School’s co-curricular activities
• Willingness to support, promote and work within the Anglican ethos of the School

Please clearly mark the position you are applying for and forward your CV to recruitment@stmarys.pta.school.za. No application will be considered after the closing date. St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, your application will have been unsuccessful. An application in itself does not guarantee an interview. St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls, 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.