Music Teacher (Band Specialist) - Senior School

Music Teacher (Band Specialist) - Senior SchoolSomerset College is a leading independent, co-educational day and boarding school offering schooling from Grade 000 to Matric – IEB and Cambridge AS and A-levels. Founded in 1997, Somerset College is a welcoming, vibrant school situated in the beautiful Cape Winelands.
The school invites applications for the following position:
Music Teacher (Band Specialist) – Senior SchoolCommencement Date: 1 January 2025
Music education at Somerset College spans from Pre-Prep to Grade 12, offering a wide range of activities including choirs, marimba bands, jazz bands, string ensembles, and class bands. The department provides approximately 450 individual lessons on various instruments. Highlights like the annual Pops Concert and the Grade 1-3 Instrumental Programme and Grade 8 – 9 Band Programme reflect the school's commitment to musical development.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Senior School Band Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Music, the Senior School Band Specialist will teach Grade 8 & 9 Music, nurturing practical band skills. They will shape the school's jazz-focused ensembles, develop Grade Bands, and support student-driven band initiatives. A key role in the co-curricular music programme will be the artistic management of the highly anticipated annual Pops Concert, arguably the most anticipated annual event on the school's calendar.
The successful candidate should have: Qualifications and Registration: Suitable academic and professional qualificationsRegistration with SACEExperience and Skills: Experience teaching Senior School Music (IEB experience preferred)Co-curricular and extracurricular involvementExperience in pop and jazz band directionExperience in instrumental teaching, preferably saxophone and clarinetPersonal Attributes: Uphold the Christian ethos and values of the schoolEnthusiastic about a broad range of musical stylesWarm, nurturing, and positive dispositionGood interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a teamExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSomerset College is an equal opportunity employer. The School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Submission of an application does not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.

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