FULL TIME MUSIC TEACHER

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  • Date posted

    September 24, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Cape Town Western Cape

Description

SCHOOL VACANCIES

COMMENCEMENT DATE: 1 JANUARY 2027

FULL TIME MUSIC TEACHER

Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School seeks to appoint a dedicated and inspiring full-time Music Teacher to join its vibrant Music Department in January 2027.

Our department is a distinctive and dynamic space that embraces innovation, creativity, and growth. We are deeply committed to nurturing a lifelong love of music in young learners and providing rich musical experiences for all learners.

A dynamic teacher who is passionate about inspiring and nurturing young musicians. Be able to collaborate effectively in a team and take initiative. Be flexible within the greater school environment and contribute to the cultural life of the school. Aligns with the school’s transformation objectives and a culturally diverse girls’ school ethos.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide high-quality individual instrumental lessons
  • Teach class music, where required
  • Prepare learners for internal and external music examinations (ABRSM, Trinity, UNISA, Rockschool, etc.)
  • Support and contribute to ensembles, choirs and school productions
  • Participate actively in the school’s extensive extracurricular programme

Requirements:

  • A recognised Music degree with specialisation in one or more instruments (Please name all instruments that you can teach up to a Grade 5 level)
  • PGCE (or equivalent teaching qualification)
  • SACE registration, proof of application in progress, or eligibility for registration
  • CAPS trained
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Computer-literate with knowledge and experience in using current technology in teaching and administration, especially Google Workspace for Education applications
  • Music software proficiency will be advantageous

Closing date: 6 October 2026

To be considered for this position, submit:

  • Application for Employment form (Click HERE!!) (click on the link to complete the form)
  • CV with a short letter of introduction
  • Certified copies of:
    • ID
    • SACE certificate
    • Qualifications
    • Academic transcripts
  • Two contactable referees

Email your application to the principal, care of staffposts@rgjs.org.za, or hand-deliver your CV and documents to the school at 12 Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town.

If you have not heard from the school by 30 October 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Rustenburg Junior School for Girls is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. The school reserves the right not to proceed with filling the post. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), organisations and schools have a legal obligation to manage the personal information they process appropriately. The school is committed to the security and protection of your personal information and to a compliant, consistent approach to data protection. Its Privacy Notice is available at www.rgjs.co.za.

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