The job
What this role involves
This is a classroom teaching post focused on Music, Grades Ages 5–10. You will plan and teach lessons, assess and record learner progress, support learners who need intervention, manage the classroom and contribute to the wider life of the school.
- Plan, prepare and teach Music, Grades Ages 5–10 in line with the applicable curriculum requirements.
- Assess learners, record results and use progress information to guide support and next steps.
- Create a purposeful, well-managed classroom and provide appropriate learner support.
- Complete the academic and administrative records connected to your classes and subjects.
- Take part in school, professional-development and relevant extra- or co-curricular activities.
Curriculum and teaching
Curriculum and teaching focus
- Teaching focus: Music, Grades Ages 5–10.
- Grades covered by the post: Ages 5–10.
- For Arts subjects, balance creative and practical work with the knowledge, process, performance or portfolio evidence required for assessment.
School context
Know the school you are applying to
- School
- Uplands
- School phase
- Secondary
- School type
- ORDINARY SCHOOL
- Estimated teaching staff
- ±114 educators
- Estimated learner enrolment
- ±1 001 learners
- Town / city
- White River
Qualifications
Relevant Music and/or Education qualification.
Experience
Class music teaching experience; piano proficiency is essential.
SACE requirement
SACE registration expected for teaching appointment.
Application
How to apply
Apply on the GDE recruitment portal. We keep the reference and the short portal steps together so you can match the correct vacancy quickly.
Quick help
FAQ for this vacancy
Where do I apply?
Click Open GDE vacancies in the portal assistant on this page. The official vacancies page opens in a new tab so you can keep MySchool beside it.
What reference must I use?
Use the vacancy reference shown on this page and match the school before you continue.
Do I need an account?
Yes. New applicants can register with GDE from the buttons on this page. Existing applicants can log in with their current GDE account.
What details should I have ready to register?
Have your name, ID or passport details, nationality answer, gender, cellphone, email and a password ready. MySchool can keep your reusable contact details beside you, but does not store your ID/passport or portal password.
How do I find this post?
Open Vacancies and match the school, district, phase or learning area and closing date before continuing.
I forgot my password. What do I do?
Use the GDE Forgot Password link in the portal assistant. The portal identifies the account username as the applicant's ID number.
What if I cannot receive an OTP or edit my profile?
The GDE portal FAQ directs OTP and profile-editing problems to Unemployededucators@gauteng.gov.za.
Should I pay anyone for this job?
No. GDE says it does not charge for appointment letters or expect payment for a post.