The National School of the Arts (NSA) seeks to employ a full-time music teacher to teach piano and fulfil the responsibilities of an accompanist.
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor of Music or any relevant REQV13 qualification and PGCE.
Candidates should have knowledge of classroom music (Grade 8 – 12) and have experience in teaching music theory, harmony and history of music. The successful candidate must be able to teach piano up to Grade 8 ABRSM standard and accompany learners for exams and other school-related performances. Previous experience as a piano teacher and accompanist will be an advantage.
The successful candidate must be a good team player, available and willing to work outside of regular school hours when necessary and be an enthusiastic participant in the annual cultural programme of the School. The candidate should possess the soft skills required to thrive in a specialist arts school environment, including passion, patience, determination, and the ability to motivate and discipline. With a history that spans 50 years, the National School of the Arts is South Africa’s oldest public-funded School of Specialisation in Performing and Creative Arts. The National School of the Arts, situated in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, is a Gauteng Department of Education School.
All interested candidates should email a covering letter, CV, and copy of qualifications including a transcript confirming certification of piano pedagogy and piano teaching methods to admin@artschool.co.za (Reference: Music Teacher Post 2022/02)
The shortlisted candidates will be required to accompany two students as part of the interview. Music will be emailed timeously to the applicants.
Closing date for applications: Monday 20th June at noon.
Indicative gross monthly salary: R25 000.00
Incremental adjustments are to be determined by the experience and qualifications of the preferred candidate.
Starting date: 19th July, 2022.
Please address all enquiries to the Principal’s Secretary on 011 339 3941 or email admin@artschool.co.za
If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The successful candidate will commence work at the beginning of the third term.
Issued by The National School of the Arts Marketing & Development Unit
