MUSIC TEACHER

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinehurst Primary School in Pinelands (Cape Town) seeks a Music Teacher (piano specialist) for a full-time SGB post starting 1 April 2027. The school has a large, dynamic music department and values excellence in a value-based community.

Requirements include a B.Mus Ed or equivalent, SACE registration, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to teach piano and other instruments. Experience with Google Workspace for Education is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.Mus Ed Degree (or other appropriate music education degree).
• SACE Registered.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• The ability to teach the piano; state other instruments.
• The ability to play the piano for school assemblies and ceremonial functions and for accompaniments.
• Experience in teaching class music / performing arts and music theory.
• Ensemble, Orchestra and choir conducting experience will be an advantage.
• Experience in preparing children for external examinations and eisteddfods.
• Proficiency in music software will be advantageous.
• Proficient in integrating technology across instructional and administrative settings, with preferred experience in Google Workspace for Education.

Skills

Piano teaching

Music theory

Communication

Organization

Class music teaching

Ensemble/choir conducting

Education

B.Mus Ed Degree

Tools

Google Workspace for Education

Music software

Job description

PINEHURST PRIMARY SCHOOL
Achieving excellence in a value-based community
DISCIMUS UT SERVIAMUS

MUSIC TEACHER
(Full-time, SGB Post)

Pinehurst Primary School (the 'Green School') is a leading co-educational public primary school situated in Pinelands (Cape Town). We have a large, dynamic and active music department. We are looking for a Music Teacher (piano specialist) starting from: 1 April 2027.

Requirements

• B.Mus Ed Degree (or other appropriate music education degree)
• SACE Registered
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• The ability to teach the piano. Please also state other instruments.
• The ability to play the piano for school assemblies and ceremonial functions and for accompaniments.
• Experience in teaching class music / performing arts and music theory.
• Ensemble, Orchestra and choir conducting experience will be an advantage.
• Experience in preparing children for external examinations and eisteddfods.
• Proficiency in music software will be advantageous.
• Proficient in integrating technology across instructional and administrative settings, with preferred experience in Google Workspace for Education.

Closing date: 13 November 2026.

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