Grade 4-7 Music Teacher
Starting 6 July 2026 or as soon thereafter
This is a part-time permanent position.
St Teresa’s School is a leading independent Catholic girls’ school in Rosebank. In our environment, we strive to encourage the young ladies in our care to learn, grow and thrive. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1930, we at St Teresa’s continue to instil the values of mercy, compassion and excellence in our girls. Every year, at the end of Grade 12, we say farewell to young women who have grown to be strong, kind, and confident in our care. A critical part of this growth is promoting academic excellence.
We are seeking a proficient, skilled and versatile musician to join our arts department in this vital part-time role.
Specific Working Hours and Availability
This is a strictly part-time role requiring presence on campus during the following fixed times, plus flexible availability for certain school events:
Fixed Contact Hours:
- Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays: 07:30 – 08:30.
- Thursdays: 07:30 – 08:30 (Junior Primary Choir).
- Tuesdays: 14:00 – 15:00.
- Class Teaching: minimum 8 classroom music lessons per week (scheduled within standard school hours).
School Productions, Events & Festivals: Flexibility to attend and lead choir festivals, school functions, and liturgical events over and above these hours as they occur on the school calendar.
Mandatory Requirement: Professional Piano Proficiency
Please Note: This role requires a proficient pianist. You will be the primary accompanist for the SP choir and school Mass. Your technical mastery, ability to transpose, and sight-reading skills must be of a professional standard. A practical audition (including sight-reading and transposition) forms the first round of the interview process.
Key Responsibilities
- Classroom Music (Grades 4-7): Deliver engaging lessons focusing on vocal technique, performance confidence, and musical literacy.
- Senior Primary Choir Direction and Accompaniment: Lead the Senior Primary Choir. Conduct weekly rehearsals, select diverse repertoire, and provide piano accompaniment.
- Junior Primary Choir Accompaniment: Provide piano accompaniment for the Junior Primary (JP) Choir rehearsal on Thursdays (07:30 – 08:30) and for their performance events.
- Marimba Teaching: Direct and instruct the school’s marimba ensembles for our Grade 4 and 5 pupils.
- Liturgical Music: Serve as the primary pianist for weekly Mass.
- Arranging and School Events: Arrange music tailored to pre-teen vocal ranges for assemblies, productions, and talent shows.
Qualifications and Experience
- A recognised degree in Music and a teaching qualification.
- Valid registration with SACE.
- At least 3 years of teaching experience in a similar field.
- Proven experience in choral conducting, marimba ensemble coaching, and accompanying vocalists.
- Advanced skills in improvisation, transposition, and sight-reading.
The ideal candidate should be organised, enthusiastic and suited to teaching in a girls’ Catholic school with the ability to identify and contribute to the values and ethos of the school.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of motivation outlining why they want to work at St Teresa’s School, along with a Curriculum Vitae containing the names and contact details of at least two referees, to cv@stteresas.co.za. As a critical application requirement, your submission must also include a link (such as YouTube or Google Drive) to a short video (1-2 minutes) of you playing the piano or accompanying a vocalist to demonstrate your proficiency; please note that applications without a video link will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 19 June 2026.
St Teresa’s School is a Catholic, independent school for girls situated in Rosebank. The school is a member of the Catholic Schools Board and ISASA and writes the IEB matriculation examinations.
Founded in 1930 by the Sisters of Mercy, St Teresa’s School is committed to developing the values of compassion, service, love and respect in our girls. We aim to nurture and inspire responsible, enquiring young women who strive for excellence in all facets of life.
St Teresa’s School reserves the right not to make this appointment. Submission of an application does not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
POPI Clause: Please note that submission of your CV and personal information to St Teresa’s School will be used solely for the purposes of recruitment of the above-mentioned vacancy and all internal processes associated with this application.
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