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KwaZulu-Natal · Durban North

Director of Music Grade 1–12

Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School

Closes 10 Aug 2026

The job

What this role involves

This is a teaching and curriculum-leadership post with a focus on Music, Grades 1, 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Alongside your own teaching load, you will lead the department or phase, support educators, coordinate curriculum delivery and assessment, monitor learner performance and keep the department functioning effectively.

  • Teach according to the post-level workload, including the focus on Music, Grades 1, 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
  • Lead curriculum planning, pacing, assessment and moderation across the department, subject or phase.
  • Monitor learner performance and coordinate practical intervention where results or progress need attention.
  • Guide, support and develop educators, including classroom and instructional support where required.
  • Manage departmental records, resources, meetings and communication with school management and parents.
  • Coordinate relevant extra- and co-curricular responsibilities connected to the department or phase.

Curriculum and teaching

Curriculum and teaching focus

  • Teaching focus: Music, Grades 1, 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
  • Grades covered by the post: 1, 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
  • For Arts subjects, balance creative and practical work with the knowledge, process, performance or portfolio evidence required for assessment.
  • As Departmental Head, coordinate curriculum implementation, assessment quality, moderation and learner-performance follow-up across the department, subject or phase.

School context

Know the school you are applying to

School
Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School
School phase
Combined
School type
ORDINARY SCHOOL
Estimated teaching staff
±47 educators
Estimated learner enrolment
±672 learners
Town / city
Durban North

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Qualifications

Appropriate tertiary qualification in Music and/or Music Education.

Experience

Relevant teaching experience, preferably across more than one school phase, with strong practical musicianship and programme leadership.

SACE requirement

SACE registration required together with the necessary police clearance and safeguarding documentation.

Application

How to apply

Prepare the required documents and send them to the application email shown in the application guide.

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Quick help

FAQ for this vacancy

Where do I apply?

Send the application to vacancies@fatima.co.za.