PERIPATETIC WOODWIND TEACHER (SAXOPHONE & CLARINET) Job

Pridwin Preparatory School is looking for a talented Peripatetic Woodwind Teacher specializing in saxophone and clarinet to join their thriving music department starting in January 2026. This role involves teaching a well-established group of pupils and preparing them for examinations. Applications need to be submitted by 30 November 2025, with a focus on candidates who are dynamic and align with the school’s ethos. You can find more details about this and other teaching jobs on our website.

Detailed vacancy information

• School: Pridwin Preparatory School
• Position: Peripatetic Woodwind Teacher (Saxophone & Clarinet)
• Start Date: January 2026
• Application Closing Date: 30 November 2025
• Role involves: Teaching saxophone and clarinet to pupils of all ages, preparing them for Trinity Music Exams (digital and face-to-face), and conducting ensembles.
• Key Requirements include: A suitable music degree, experience in teaching and exam preparation, excellent administrative and communication skills, ability to interact positively with parents, computer literacy (Google Education Suite), willingness to uphold school ethos, and clearance with the Child Protection Act and Sexual Offenses Register.
• Beneficial skills: Ability to play piano and accompany students, teach additional instruments, and experience in preparing students for Trinity and ABRSM Music Theory exams.
• Applicants must be South African citizens or hold a valid work permit.

Simple summary of the vacancy

Pridwin Preparatory School, known for its high standard of music, is seeking a dedicated Peripatetic Woodwind Teacher to specialise in saxophone and clarinet. This exciting opportunity begins in January 2026 and involves working with a strong existing cohort of students, providing lessons during morning and early afternoon hours. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic woodwind specialist with a relevant music degree and proven experience in teaching both instruments to various age groups. They should also be adept at preparing pupils for Trinity Music Exams, both digitally and in person, and have experience leading musical ensembles.

Beyond musical proficiency, the school values excellent administrative and communication skills, a positive approach to parent interactions, and familiarity with the Google Education Suite. Candidates must be willing to uphold the school’s ethos and traditions, and will need to apply for clearance with the Child Protection Act and Sexual Offenses Register. While not essential, the ability to play piano for accompaniment, teach other instruments, or prepare students for Trinity and ABRSM Music Theory exams would be a significant advantage for this teaching job. For more teaching jobs like this, you can visit the source of this vacancy here: Peripatetic Woodwind Teacher (Saxophone & Clarinet)

How to apply

• Prepare your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Include the names and contact details of two professional referees.
• Email your application to [email protected].
• Ensure the subject line of your email is “Peripatetic Saxophone and Clarinet Post”.
• Please note the application closing date is 30 November 2025.

Questions and advice for potential candidates

• Q: What qualifications are essential?
  A: You must hold a suitable music degree and have experience teaching both saxophone and clarinet across all age groups.
• Q: Do I need experience with music exams?
  A: Yes, experience in preparing students for Trinity Music Exams, both digital and face-to-face, is required.
• Q: Is ensemble conducting part of the role?
  A: Absolutely, experience in conducting ensembles of varying levels is a key requirement.
• Q: What administrative skills are important?
  A: Excellent administrative and communication skills are vital, along with computer literacy, especially with the Google Education Suite.
• Q: How important is parent interaction?
  A: Being able to interact positively and effectively with parents is highly valued by the school.
• Q: Are there any legal requirements?
  A: Yes, you must be willing to apply for clearance with the Child Protection Act and Sexual Offenses Register.
• Q: Would playing the piano be an advantage?
  A: Yes, being able to play the piano and accompany students would be a significant benefit.
• Q: What if I can teach other instruments?
  A: The ability to teach additional instruments would be advantageous.
• Q: Should I mention experience with music theory exams?
  A: If you have experience preparing students for Trinity and ABRSM Music Theory exams, it would be beneficial to highlight this in your application.
• Q: What is the school looking for in terms of ethos?
  A: Candidates must be willing to uphold the ethos and traditions of Pridwin Preparatory School.
• Q: Who can apply for this position?
  A: Only South African citizens or persons with a valid work permit are eligible to apply.
• Q: What happens if I don’t hear back after applying?
  A: If you have not heard from Pridwin Preparatory School within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Institution details

• Institution Name: Pridwin Preparatory School
• Website: www.pridwinprep.co.za (Placeholder website)
• Address: To be confirmed (Address not provided in the vacancy text)