St Peter's College is an independant Anglican Diocesan school for boys and girls from Grade 8 to Grade 12. The school was founded in 1998 to meet the demand for a co-educational high school in northern Sandton. St Peter's College offers and integrated and relevant South African high school eductation.
The aim of the College is to ensure that individual potential is achieved through exposure to a wide range of excellent academic, spiritual, sporting, creative, cultural and community activities. Our goal is to create and maintain an environment where trust and respect for the individual prevails, where diversity and inclusion are valued, and where individual responsibility is fostered within the context of teamwork.
St Peter's College is currently seeking to appoint a committed, reliable and hardworking Dramatic Arts Teacher to commence 1 January 2027.
Qualifications and Experience required:
- Completed Post Matric Tertiary qualification majoring in Performing Arts.
- Must have more than five years’ experience teaching Dramatic Arts (Grades 8-12)
- Must have experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Must be registered with SACE
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic, assertive, self-driven and flexible
- Practical and logical problem-solving ability
- Strong administrative skills
- Ability to manage pressure
- Willingness to participate in the broader life of the College and to contribute positively to the ethos of the College.
Duties (not an exhausitive list):
- Teach Dramatic Arts to learners in Grades 8–12 in accordance with the school curriculum and requirements.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective lessons that promote creativity, critical thinking, and artistic development.
- Teach both the practical and theoretical components of Dramatic Arts, including performance, theatre history, dramatic literature, movement, voice, and stagecraft.
- Develop and implement appropriate assessments, monitor learner progress, and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate academic records, assessment data, reports, and student portfolios.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and disciplined classroom environment that supports student growth and wellbeing.
- Differentiate teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Prepare students for practical examinations, performances, festivals, competitions, and other Dramatic Arts-related events.
- Direct, coordinate, and support school productions, showcases, cultural events, and drama activities.
- Assist with costume, props, set design, technical theatre, and backstage management where required.
- Encourage learner participation in co-curricular drama programmes.
- Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and school leadership regarding student progress and development.
- Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, professional development sessions, and school events as required.
