QUALIFIED DRAMA TEACHER

SUNLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL (SOUTHERN SUBURBS, CAPE TOWN)

VACANCY: QUALIFIED DRAMA TEACHER

COMMENCEMENT: JANUARY 2027 (Language of Instruction English)

Sunlands Primary School invites applications from a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and creative Drama Teacher to join our team in January 2027.

We are looking for a passionate individual who can inspire learners, develop their confidence and creativity, and bring the performing arts to life within our school.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Teaching drama to learners across various grades and age groups.
• Planning and presenting engaging, age-appropriate drama lessons, including improvisation, role-play, movement, voice projection and character development.
• Organising and facilitating after-school drama extra-mural activities.
• Preparing learners for performances and organising evening drama showcases for parents and the school community.
• Conceptualising, organising and directing the school's annual concert or major production, including scripts, casting, rehearsals, costumes and props.
• Collaborating with staff and contributing to school events and productions.
• Demonstrating excellent organisational, communication and classroom management skills.
• Being available for occasional evening performances and rehearsals.
• Flexibility: May be required to undertake such reasonable duties from time to time as the School may reasonably require.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants MUST attach ALL the following documents:

1. Comprehensive and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Valid SACE registration certificate.
3. Certified copies of relevant and recognised Drama/Performing Arts teaching qualifications.
4. Current Police Clearance Certificate.

IMPORTANT: Applications submitted without ALL the required supporting documents will be regarded as NULL AND VOID and will NOT be considered. Due to the high volume of applications anticipated, only applications meeting the advertised requirements will be screened.

APPLICATIONS

Please email your CV and ALL supporting documentation to:

Email: jobs@sunlands.co.za
Email subject: APPLICATION – DRAMA TEACHER 2027
Closing date: 25 November 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. If you do not receive a response, please consider your application unsuccessful.

POPIA COMPLIANCE

All personal information will be handled confidentially and processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), solely for recruitment and selection purposes.

JOIN SUNLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF PERFORMERS!