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The incumbent will be suitably qualified and have experience in:

• teaching IEB Subject Music from Grade 10 to 12;
• teaching Grade 8 and Grade 9 Music curriculum;
• teaching Music theory up to an advanced level;
• directing instrumental ensembles and stage productions;
• Music production skills would be advantageous;
• Playing and performing on an orchestral instrument would be advantageous.

As Head of Subject, it is essential to have excellent administration skills. The applicant must be aware of trends, current syllabus reforms and the latest teaching methods and assessment practices applicable to the effective running of the Department.

Performance dimensions critical to this position include innovation, maintaining excellence within the Music Department, as well as building positive relationships with students and peers. Successful use of technology in the classroom will be a distinct advantage.

All Kearsney academic staff are provided with accommodation on the picturesque estate on Botha’s Hill or are paid a living-out allowance. If you have energy, enthusiasm and a passion for the teaching of Music, we would be interested in receiving your application.
Please view the video on our website under the tab: “About us/Vacancies”.

Candidates must be prepared to be involved in our extensive extra-mural programme and to perform supervisory duties in the boarding establishment.

Kindly forward a three-page CV to: The Headmaster, Kearsney College on vacancies@kearsney.com.
Your application must include 3 contactable referees, one of whom should be from your current employee.

Closing date: by Monday 22 November 2021

Kearsney College reserves the right to not make an appointment. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants are advised that if they have not been contacted by 9 December 2021, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, section 11(1)(a), by applying for this vacancy, you grant Kearsney College consent to use your CV and personal details for the purpose of application to this specific role. The personal information of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed once the purpose for which the personal information was collected ceases to exist.