Pridwin Preparatory School is looking for Peripatetic Woodwind Teacher (Saxophone & Clarinet) – closing date is 30 of November 2025

PERIPATETIC WOODWIND TEACHER (SAXOPHONE & CLARINET)

JANUARY 2026

Pridwin Preparatory School prides itself on the high standard of music within its very active department. We seek to employ a dynamic woodwind specialist to take over teaching a well-established cohort of saxophone and clarinet pupils. Lessons take place during the mornings and early afternoons.

The successful candidate should:

• Have a suitable music degree and experience in teaching both saxophone and clarinet students of all ages
• Have experience in preparing candidates for Trinity Music Exams, both digital and face-to-face
• Have experience in conducting ensembles of varying levels
• Have excellent administrative and communication skills
• Be able to interact positively with parents
• Be computer literate and familiar with the Google Education Suite
• Be willing to uphold the ethos and traditions of the school
• Be willing to apply for clearance with the Child Protection Act and Sexual Offenses Register.

It would be of benefit to:

• Be able to play piano and be able to accompany students
• Be able to teach additional instruments
• Have experience in preparing students for Trinity and ABRSM Music Theory exams.

Please submit your CV, together with the names and contacts of two referees, to

kgudde@pridwinprep.co.za. Please use “Peripatetic Saxophone and Clarinet Post” in the subject line.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 30 NOVEMBER 2025

The appointment of candidates is at the sole discretion of Pridwin Preparatory School, taking into account factors such as the Pridwin Employment Equity Policy. Applications are welcomed from South African citizens only or persons with a valid work permit. 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. If you have not heard from Pridwin within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application.