Part-time Piano Teacher (fixed-term contract)

  • Pinelands, Cape Town
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 5 days ago
Cannons Creek Independent School is a safe community school with a Christian ethos, staffed by passionate professionals who endeavour to educate confident, trustworthy individuals who are encouraged to achieve their full potential.Applications are invited for the following position:Part-time Piano Teacher (fixed-term contract)to commence duties: Term 4 of 2025 Cannons Creek Independent School supports a vibrant and nurturing Music Department with more than 100 music pupils currently taking individual music lessons. We are seeking a part-time piano teacher to join our Music Department team.Key duties and responsibilities:
  • Provide individual piano lessons.
  • Prepare students for performances, examinations, Eisteddfods, and competitions as required.
  • Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and promotes engaged learning.
  • Behave professionally concerning punctuality, behaviour, standards of work, and student homework.
  • Evaluate, reflect on, and refine teaching practice.
  • Be open to continuously developing one's teaching through personal and school-wide professional development.
  • Respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours.
  • Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the Head of Culture.
  • Attend quarterly Department Meetings.
  • Fulfill administrative tasks pertinent to practical instrumental lessons as well as administrative tasks pertinent to being part of a whole department working together.
  • Write report comments.
  • The successful candidate will be required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the Head of Culture determines.
Required qualifications, competencies and experience:
  • Minimum B.Mus qualification with specialisation in Piano performance and teaching.
  • Experience in the ABRSM/Trinity Syllabus.
  • A minimum of five year's teaching experience.
  • Proficiency in computer literacy.
  • Be passionate about working with children and have good interpersonal skills.
  • Proven organisational and administration skills.
  • A Police Clearance certificate will be required.
  • Knowledge of latest teaching trends.
Advantageous:
  • Degree in Music, Performers or Teachers Licentiate an advantage.
  • Experience in teaching piano from Grades 1-12 would be advantageous.
Please click to submit your application. This includes a survey, cover letter and CV upload section.Closing date for applications: 12 September 2025The school retains the right not to fill this position and only short-listed applicants will be notified. Cannons Creek Independent School is committed to the goals of transformation, diversity, equity and belonging, in accordance with its strategic vision.Cannons Creek Independent School, 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 recognise and accept this disclaimer.

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa