Job Description

Job Advert Summary

We are a diverse, progressive, high-functioning public school which seeks to employ professionals who are hard-working, resilient, passionate, and ready to immerse themselves in the holistic development of young people.



The following permanent full-time SGB post is available from 1 January 2026.

Head of Dramatic Arts

The successful candidate will become part of a cohesive and happy staff team with a clear vision for the power of education in the lives of individuals, and in their families and communities.



Closing date: 1 October 2025



Should applicants not have heard from the school by 31 October 2025, they may assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:


Have an appropriate degree and qualification to teach Dramatic Arts and another subject at GET level. Be registered with SACE (South African Council of Educators). At least three years of experience in teaching Dramatic Arts. Be computer literate and capable of effectively using the Microsoft and Google suits to enhance teaching and learning. Have experience in producing and directing school plays.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach Dramatic Arts to Grades 10, 11 and 12, and the remainder of lessons to make up a full-time post in another subject at GET level, as specified in the school timetable, and lead the Dramatic Arts Department as Head of Dramatic Arts.



Direct and produce one school play or musical (alternating) per year.



Give instruction in accordance with their timetable and undertake the relevant preparation, evaluation and assessment appropriate thereto.



Attend school functions, staff meetings, professional meetings/workshops and parent meetings without additional remuneration, or other such gatherings as and when required to do so by the Principal or other competent authority.



Participate in personal and professional development programmes implemented by or through the school, including, but not limited to, site visitation by WCED officials, management staff and colleagues.



The specific duties expected of the employee are embodied in the Personnel Administration Measures (PAM) determined by the Minister of Education in terms of the Employment of Educators Act 1998 and the Regulations made in terms of the Act.



The employee is required to work in a full-time capacity during the hours normally associated with the functioning of a school generally between the hours of 07h30 to 17h00, Monday to Friday, and for such additional periods as may be necessary to fulfill the administrative and extra-curricular (school play preparation) duties attached to the position.



Owing to the nature of the school's operational requirements and to the exigencies of the business of the employer, flexible hours of work (including overtime work) may be required from time to time, and even at late notice, at the discretion of the Principal or other duly authorised person.



The employee may further be required by the school to be present at school during part of the school holidays in order to provide either intra or extra-mural services (preparation of the annual school play/musical), or for training purposes. The employee will not, and cannot, be unreasonably notified of such requirement.