Woodridge College & Preparatory School is an ISASA registered, co-education Christian based school situated on a magnificent 365-acre multi-adventure eco-estate between Gqeberha and Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape.
Woodridge College & Preparatory School is an ISASA registered, co-education Christian based school situated on a magnificent 365-acre multi-adventure eco-estate between Gqeberha and Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape.
Woodridge Preparatory School has the following positions available:
Music Teachers (1 x Piano and 1 x Guitar)
Skills and Requirements:
- A relevant music qualification from a recognised institution;
- Competence as a pianist OR a guitarist is essential;
- Qualified to teach piano (Beginner to Grade 5 level); or qualified to teach guitar (Beginner to Grade 5 level);
- Previous experience gained as a Piano Teacher or a Guitar Teacher is essential;
- Qualified to teach external music and music theory examination syllabi;
- Experience gained as a Choir Conductor (Junior) and as an accompanist is essential for the Piano Teacher;
- Experience with musical groups / bands (such as marimba/ djembe) and teaching other instruments (especially brass) is advantageous, not essential;
- Drive and passion for assisting children to develop a passion for music;
- Good organisational, time management and administration skills;
- Knowledgeable and intellectually inquisitive with the drive and passion for developing and caring for children;
- An open and creative outlook to education and keeping up with the latest trends in education;
- Ability to adapt to change;
- Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills (with pupils, staff and parents);
- Computer literate and the ability to use technology to enhance the learning experience;
- A willingness to develop inspiring, contemporary teaching material;
- Ability to promote and embrace diversity and inclusion;
- Willingness and commitment to contribute to the School extracurricular, sports and outdoor education programmes;
- SACE registered with the requisite clearance certificates.
Duties and Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:
- Teaching music (Grade1-7) according to the educational needs and abilities of the individual and groups;
- Providing piano OR guitar lessons to individual pupils;
- Taking responsibility for the Junior Choir (Piano Teacher only);
- Assisting with organising music events and all school functions which require musical items;
- Communicating effectively and developing relationships at all levels with pupils, staff and parents;
- Providing academic support through extra lessons or providing extension activities;
- Ensuring a disciplined classroom environment;
- Incorporating thinking skills in order to foster independent, critical and creative thinkers;
- Participating fully in the life and extracurricular programme of the School, including pastoral care, sport, outdoor education and other school events/functions;
- Incorporating the ethos and values of the School into all aspects of education;
- General administration.
Commencement date: January 2025.
Please click on the link to complete your application and submit your CV with two contactable references: https://www.woodridge.co.za/prep-music-teachers
Closing date for applications: 18 September 2024
Woodridge College & Preparatory School reserves the right not to fill these positions. Woodridge is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from Woodridge within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. An application will not, in itself, entitle an applicant to an interview or an appointment.
In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), Woodridge College and Preparatory school (Woodridge) will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is protected. Your information will not be used for any other purpose, or positions that might become available in future. By submitting your CV/application, you agree and give consent that your information may be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process of these positions.