PREPARATORY SCHOOL CLASS MUSIC TEACHER

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  • Date posted

    October 24, 2025

  • Hiring location

    Cape Town Western Cape

Description

PREPARATORY SCHOOL CLASS MUSIC TEACHER - To start: January 2026

St Cyprian’s School invites applications for a passionate and dynamic Preparatory/Pre-Primary
School Class Music Teacher to join our vibrant Music Department from January 2026. This is a
wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who is committed to fostering a lifelong love
of music in young learners within an inclusive, supportive, and creative environment.

We seek a music educator who is committed to nurturing creativity, celebrates diversity, and
contributes to the warm ethos of our school community. If you are dedicated to enriching children’s
educational journeys and thrive in a collaborative setting, we look forward to your application.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Deliver engaging class music lessons to preparatory and pre-primary pupils
  • Lead choral training and develop students’ vocal abilities
  • Provide piano accompaniment for school assemblies and events
  • Plan, teach, and coordinate major school functions, including Carol Services,
    Pre-Primary Nativity Plays, and Founders Day Services

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Music (essential)
  • Proven experience in piano accompaniment and choral leadership
  • Experience in teaching singing, with a versatile approach across musical styles
  • Familiarity with Kodály and/or Orff teaching methodologies
  • Collaborative team player with a track record of inspiring and supporting colleagues and
    students
  • SACE registration (required)

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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