PIANO TEACHER – INDEPENDENT CONTRACT

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  • Date posted

    October 24, 2025

  • Hiring location

    Cape Town Western Cape

Description

PIANO TEACHER - INDEPENDENT CONTRACT
To start: January 2026

St Cyprian’s School, an independent Anglican girls’ school rooted in over 150 years of heritage,
is on a journey of transformation — building an inclusive community where diversity, belonging,
and excellence harmonise beautifully.

We invite an inspired and experienced Piano Teacher to join our dynamic Music Department
from January 2026. If you are passionate about nurturing musicality in young people, thrive in a
collaborative team, and bring both technical mastery and heart to your teaching, we would love
to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Teach piano to students across the Preparatory and High School phases.
  • Prepare students for internal performances, eisteddfods, and external music
    examinations.
  • Cultivate joyful, disciplined, and creative learning spaces that develop confidence and
    musical artistry.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in ensemble work, concerts, and departmental initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Music (or equivalent qualification in piano performance or
  • pedagogy).
  • Proven track record of successful piano teaching.
  • Experience preparing students for graded music examinations and public performances.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Registration with SACE (preferable).

St Cyprian’s School is on a journey of Transformation and the successful incumbent will be expected to
contribute positively to the outcome of this journey.

Qualified, interested candidates are requested to apply via this link by Friday 7 November 2025.
Failure to meet the minimum requirements will result in disqualification. Only short-listed candidates will
be contacted for further discussions.

St Cyprian’s School is a proud, independent school committed to equity and belonging, embracing and
advancing diversity. We have a strong anchor that connects our Anglican tradition, values and heritage
and we are a place that welcomes all faiths.
It is from this frame that we grow and hone purpose, intellect, character, and agency in our students.

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