DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

St Andrew’s College and The Diocesan School for Girls in Makhanda (Grahamstown) are seeking a dynamic, energetic and experienced individual to lead a large and vibrant music school.

The successful candidate will:

• hold a postgraduate degree in music, preferably having specialised in piano and/or organ as a main instrument.
• be registered with SACE.
• have at least 5 – 8 years’ experience leading the academic and extramural facets of a music department and demonstrate
• a commitment to seeing the department thrive and grow.
• have at least 8 – 10 years’ experience teaching Subject Music from Grades 8 – 12, with a specific focus on the IEB
• curriculum as well as the syllabi of the ABRSM, Trinity and Unisa examining bodies.
• have at least 8 - 10 years’ experience conducting and leading orchestras, choirs and ensembles, with a particular focus on choirs.
• have excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• be fully computer literate with the ability to incorporate technology in lessons.
• be vibrant and passionate about education, and able to work well with a large and well-established team of music educators.
• have an understanding of and a willingness to commit to growing the unique partnership between The Diocesan School for Girls and St Andrew’s College.
• demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian ethos of the schools and to be actively involved in chapel services.
• share the values and vision of our schools on transformation, diversity and belonging.

Please click on the link below to complete the application form:

Director of Music (click HERE!)

Start date: 1 January 2027 | Closing date: 31 July 2026

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The school reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Applicants who do not hear from the school within two weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. DSG is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving employment equity.