VISITING VIOLIN TEACHER

VISITING VIOLIN TEACHER 2025

St John’s College is a world-class Christian, African school situated on a magnificent campus in Houghton, Johannesburg, offering quality education from Pre-Primary to Post-Matric. The school has an outstanding academic record and an excellent reputation in sport, music, drama, art and debating.

We are looking for an accomplished violin teacher to join our music department. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching violin to students across grades and at all levels, from beginner to advanced.

The ideal candidate will be required to:

• hold a suitable degree or a Teacher’s Licentiate in violin
• have experience in teaching beginner to advanced violinists
• previous working experience within a school environment would be advantageous.
• have a good track record of entering students for external music exams
• have good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• have a police clearance certificate

Members of staff are expected to demonstrate a commitment to work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the school.

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this position by completing this link Job Application - Visiting Violin Teacher by no later than close of business Monday, 20 January 2025.

At St John’s College, we are committed to proactive safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All staff who have access to children will be vetted in accordance with the St John’s College safeguarding policy. This policy stipulates that staff are required to undergo all the necessary background checks in keeping with the requirements for safeguarding and child protection in South Africa and all staff perform duties in accordance with our school’s HR Policies.

The school reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. The appointment of candidates is at the sole discretion of St John’s College, taking into account factors such as St John’s College Employment Equity Policy. Applications are welcomed from South African citizens only or persons with a valid work permit. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from St John’s College within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application

St John’s College, 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.