St Charles College, founded in 1875, is an independent Christian Boys’ College situated in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, catering for day boys from Grade 000 to Matric with boarders from Grade 4 upwards. The College has written the University of Cambridge International IGCSE, AS Level and A Level Examinations since 2002.
EXPANSION OF MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Music Teachers Full Time/Part Time
St Charles College is looking to expand our Music Department and requires two talented, qualified, hardworking teachers with particular strengths to help us drive and reinforce the extraordinary music platform we have developed and established, as an integral strand of boys education. It is hoped that the right candidates will be ready for a 1 January 2025 start, or the nearest possible date thereafter.
The Music Department requirements include, but are not limited to the following:
- Teaching Cambridge IGCSE and AS Level Music.
- Teaching Senior Primary Class Music.
- Supporting music groups/ensembles, including but not limited to Senior School Choir and Chamber Choir.
- Development of the College’s music imperatives.
- Strengthening and integrating the positive music culture in the whole College.
- Extensive performance opportunities for the boys
The ideal candidate will have:
- A professional music qualification and capacity to teach Cambridge IGCSE and AS Level Music.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in teaching Subject Music, and preferably at Cambridge IGCSE and AS Level.
- Instrument strength in one of piano or voice. Other instruments would be advantageous.
- A desire to engender a love for, and appreciation of, music in the boys of the College.
- Knowledge of the needs of boys, and their particular requirements for learning and mastering music.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and sound administrative ability.
- An ability to work within the Christian values and mission of the College, and a willingness to contribute to the broader life of the College.
The College pursues its mission based upon core values and our staff are expected to have integrity and exercise sound judgement in line with the responsibility of educating boys. We are a conservative Christian School, and our safeguarding imperatives include the principle of non-radicalism.
How do you apply?
Only persons with the appropriate qualifications, experience and SACE registration will be considered. If you feel you suit the above position, please complete the application form which can be found by clicking on the link provided below.
To apply, click on the following LINK
Applications close on 13 October 2024.
St Charles College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to employment equity.
In line with POPIA, the College will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information, but it will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.
The College reserves the right not to fill the post. An application will not entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in the applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. If you have not heard from St Charles College within six weeks of your application, please consider that it has been unsuccessful.