FOUNDATION PHASE MUSIC AND DRAMA TEACHER
Highbury is a boys’ Christian preparatory school which offers all-round, relevant and dynamic education within a caring environment, equipping its pupils with values, skills and knowledge to deal with the demands of a changing and challenging world.
FOUNDATION PHASE MUSIC AND DRAMA TEACHER
COMMENCEMENT: JANUARY 2026
Requirements:
- the ability to identify with the values and ethos of the school
- have a suitable professional teaching qualification with SACE registration
- have a musical qualification that includes Grade 7 Level Piano
- be experienced in teaching at the Foundation Phase level
- be passionate about teaching boys
- be able to teach an individual instrument as an added advantage
- work well in a team of well-qualified, motivated, professional staff
- have suitable experience in smartboards/iPads as an aid for teaching
- have effective communication, organisational and administrative skills
- Criminal and Sexual Offenders Clearance Certificate
Key Performance Areas:
- teach class music from grades R to 3
- teach Speech and Drama grades 1 – 3
- facilitate a beginner recorder programme
- accompany hymns and liturgical singing in Chapel
- facilitate a weekly hymn practice
- direct and conduct the foundation phase choir and collaborate with the SP Choir Director for combined choir performances e.g.
- Easter Services, Carol Services, Music Evenings
- produce, coordinate and accompany the annual FP School Play (Grade 1 -3)
- manage, coordinate and accompany the annual Grade R Nativity Play
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 October 2025
To apply for this position please complete the form at this link: Apply. Candidates may assume that their application has been unsuccessful if they have not been contacted by 31 October 2025. Highbury Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer and preferential consideration will be given to Employment Equity candidates.
Highbury 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 are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.
