JUNIOR ART & DRAMA TEACHER (COLLEGE)

UPLANDS
“Today’s thinking child is tomorrow’s achiever”

Junior Art & Drama Teacher (College)

Uplands is a forward-thinking, innovative co-educational independent school located on a 110-hectare Estate in White River, Mpumalanga, that is committed to providing quality education to day- and boarding scholars from Grade 0000 to 12.

Uplands School is a member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and the Anglican Board of Education of South Africa (ABESA) and offers examinations set by the Independent Examination Board (IEB).

Uplands College wishes to appoint a passionate and dynamic Junior Art & Drama Teacher, whose strengths will lie in good verbal and written communication as well as being an energetic, analytical and results-driven teacher.

The successful applicant will:

• Possess suitable professional qualifications.
• Have general experience and expertise across the disciplines of Drama and Visual Arts.
• Be a creative thinker with the ability to engage with pupils across artistic mediums.
• Be willing to participate fully in the cultural co-curricular programme.
• Embrace technology in the classroom and display a creative teaching style.
• Be committed to continued self-development.
• Be prepared to work outside of school hours when the need arises.
• Be prepared to assist with largescale school productions.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Have a clear Criminal Clearance Certificate.

Commencement date: 01 January 2027

All applications will be handled with confidence. Qualified candidates are requested apply to submitting a CV not exceeding three pages and the contact details of two referees via the
Jnr Art & Drama Teacher Application Form (click HERE!)

Uplands is an equal opportunities employer. Submission of a CV does not automatically entitle the applicant to an interview. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and Uplands reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Closing date: 28 October 2026

Uplands, 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.