Preparatory School Music Teacher

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Cape Town seeks a Preparatory School Music Teacher to start in April 2026. The ideal candidate will have Music qualifications, SACE registration, and experience teaching class music from Pre-Nursery to Grade 7. Committed to fostering an inclusive environment and upholding the school's ethos, the teacher will integrate technology into learning and support the school's transformation goals.

Qualifications

• Hold the necessary Music qualifications and be fully SACE registered.
• Experience in teaching class music from Pre-Nursery to Grade 7.
• Ability to explore a rapidly changing educational landscape.

Responsibilities

• Foster a progressive and inclusive learning environment.
• Integrate technology to support blended learning.
• Support the Christian Anglican ethos of the School.

Skills

Music qualifications

Relational skills

Teaching class music from Pre-Nursery to Grade 7

Instrumental teaching experience

Conducting and leading ensembles

Teaching aural and music theory

Piano and accompaniment skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

SACE registration

Job description

Herschel Girls School, founded in 1922, situated in Claremont, Cape Town, is an inclusive independent Anglican school for girls from Pre-Nursery to Grade 12, which welcomes pupils and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Herschel is committed to transformation and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that gives preference, where appropriate in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan, to candidates from the designated groups. The School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Failure to meet the requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Herschel Girls Preparatory School seeks to appoint a

Preparatory School Music Teacher

to commence duties in April 2026 (negotiable)

Herschel Girls School follows the IEB NSC qualification and is looking for an innovative and progressive teacher who seeks the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and excellent staff and school.

The successful applicant will be a suitably qualified teacher with a passion for leadership in her/his field.

The following criteria are essential:

• Hold the necessary Music qualifications and be fully SACE registered
• Ability to work within the Whole School Music Department, fostering a progressive, safe, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment through excellent relational skills
• A demonstrable passion for and experience in teaching class music from Pre-Nursery to Grade 7
• Experience in teaching multi-faceted music genres would be beneficial
• Have instrumental teaching experience – indicate instrument(s), as well as the grade level to which you are qualified and able to teach
• Experience in conducting and leading instrumental ensembles would be beneficial
• Have the ability to teach aural and music theory
• Teaching piano and accompaniment skills would be beneficial
• The ability to explore a rapidly changing educational landscape with an openness and eagerness for ongoing professional and personal development to support change
• The ability to integrate technology with confidence and flair to support a blended learning environment which engages students
• Excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills
• Healthy self-awareness and a well-developed sense of duty of care towards one’s students and one’s colleagues
• An understanding and appreciation of girls’ education and the nuances applicable to support the educational premise of nurturing confident, independent, caring, resolute, and inspiring young women
• A willingness to work within the values and ethos of the School and a commitment to involve oneself in the broader extramural programme on offer at the School
• To hold at heart the School’s tagline of “leading the education of girls into a future of limitless possibilities” for oneself and for the pupils in one’s care
• To be fully committed to the School’s transformation, equity and belonging strategic objectives in support of an equitable and safe school environment for all
• To be supportive of the Christian Anglican ethos of the School

A letter of application (sent as an attachment), accompanied by a comprehensive CV, three contactable references, and proof of SACE registration, SACE clearance certificate, as well as a Police Clearance certificate, should be submitted in the form at this link:

Herschel Girls School, 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.