Music Teacher

Kingswoodcollege; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingswood College in Makhanda (Grahamstown) invites applications for a Music Teacher to teach IEB music to Grades 4–12, lead piano accompaniment to Grade 8, and direct Preppie/Junior Choirs within a thriving co-curricular programme.

Requirements: music qualifications, SACE registration, and computer literacy (Google Apps for Education & MS Office). A passion for teaching and readiness to engage with 21st-century methods and the school ethos are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold academic qualifications in music and be registered with SACE.
• Experience teaching IEB syllabus for Grades 4–12.
• Proficient in teaching piano (individual) and accompaniment up to Grade 8.
• Experience in choral music and directing Preppie and Junior Choirs.
• Experience teaching Class music for Grades 1–7.
• Computer literate and able to engage with 21st-century teaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver music instruction across grade levels as part of a dynamic Music Department.
• Direct school choirs and coordinate piano accompaniment for performances.
• Incorporate ICT and modern teaching methods into lessons.
• Contribute to the school’s co-curricular programme and events.

Skills

Music pedagogy

Piano teaching

Choral direction

Class music teaching

Digital literacy

Education

Music qualifications

SACE registration

Tools

Google Apps for Education

MS Office

Job description

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Commencement Date: 1 January 2027

As a leading co-educational independent school, based in Makhanda/ Grahamstown, Kingswood College invites applications for the above post.

Applications are invited for Music Teachers who:

• Have academic qualifications in music;
• Are registered with SACE;
• Have a passion for teaching;
• Have experience in teaching the IEB syllabus (Grade 4 – 12);
• Have experience in teaching piano (individual) and accompaniment up to Grade 8 level;
• Have experience of choral music and directing Preppie and Junior Choirs;
• Have experience in teaching Grade 1 – Grade 7 Class music;
• Are creative, innovative, organised and well-motivated;
• Are computer literate (Google Apps for Education & MS Office) and prepared to engage with 21st Century teaching methodologies;
• Are willing and competent to contribute and participate in the school’s diverse co-curricular programme;

Members of staff are expected to identify with the values and ethos of the school, as well as our strategic imperative of “Educating for Life”. Members of staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of the school.

The College reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment. Failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicant’s automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration.

Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the Employment Equity Act.

Kingswood 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.