St David's is a Marist, Catholic, Independent School established in 1941 for boys of all faiths from Grade 00 to Grade 12. We offer weekly boarding in the College.
Operating off two campuses – Sandton (Grade 00 to 12), and Alexandra (Grade 8 to 10 in 2025), St David's has at its core a strong Marist value base focused on "Humility, Simplicity and Modesty" as espoused by our founder St Marcellin Champagnat in 1816.
These values guide St David's as we strive to achieve excellence in our core areas of Academics, Culturals, Leadership, Service and Sport.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced peripatetic Guitar Teacher to join our dynamic, expanding team at the St David's Music Department to commence duties on the 13th January 2025.
The core functions of the position include:
Teaching of individual guitar lessons from beginner to advanced levelAvailability in the morning and afternoon to teach lessons—St David's offers a robust Morning Programme in which instrumental music teachers can teach Junior and Senior Primary pupils during the academic day, while College students are taught music lessons before or after the academic dayTeaching introductory group guitar lessons in our explanding instrumental exposure programme across the school's two campuses in Inanda and AlexandraAttendance at music concerts relevant to your studentsProviding feedback through professional, timeous communication with parents, the Head of Music and evaluating student progress through the school's formal written report structuresThe ideal candidate will:
Have a BMus degree or equivalent in the appropriate subject areaBe SACE registeredHave appropriate educational experience and a proven track record as a highly-skilled, experienced Guitar Teacher with the ability to teach beginners to advanced pupils, preferably in a variety of musical styles on both acoustic and electric guitarShow a good track record of entering pupils for music examinations (ABRSM, IEB, Rockschool, Trinity College London etc.), Eisteddfods and CompetitionsHave the ability to teach bass guitar (advantageous but not a prerequisite)Have a passion for music, the ability to work in a team, and have a high level of organisational, administrative and communication skillsOnly suitably qualified and experienced candidates should apply for this position.
To apply for the position, please complete the application form using the following link:
Closing date for applications: 6 JANUARY 2025.
The school reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post. 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. Candidates not contacted shall consider their application unsuccessful. St David's Marist Inanda 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. Closing Date
06/01/2025
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