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SPARK Schools is a network of affordable private schools implementing Africa’s first blended learning model for primary school students. Students learn in both the traditional classroom setting and our innovative Learning Lab. The SPARK Schools model combines highly engaging classroom teaching, individualised instruction in the Learning Lab, partnersh...
Purpose of Role:
A position has been created for a senior and widely experienced Chief Operating Officer to take direct responsibility for the SPARK Schools operations portfolio while contributing to the development of SPARK’s highly capable and driven team. The position requires a COO who will effectively execute across all business scenarios to eliminate operational and tactical issues before they arise.
Departments reporting to the COO:
Human Capital
School Achievement, compliance and registration
Company operation including facilities, property maintenance, health and safety and procurement
Sales and Marketing
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Requirements
Responsibilities
Drives the execution of the organisation's strategic goals and mandate through the development and delivery of a operational and tactical implementation plan for SPARK Schools covering five years which will include, school achievement, operations management, organisational development related to the SPARK team and the financial resources required for this plan to be achieved.
Environmental scanning, risk mitigation and operational and tactical strategy formulation to ensure the successful operations of new and existing schools.
Together with the CEO and other executives, actively participate in successfully communicating to the rest of the organisation in order to:
Drive the formulation of operational and tactical plans to enhance organisational effectiveness and execution.
Help develop, document and iterate systems, structures, processes and services that result in a scalable, effective, quality support system for schools, scholars and parents.
Help develop the control systems that measure and give feedback on the impact of operational decisions and performance, the organisation’s financial health and key business metrics.
Continually challenges the management team to go beyond the industry status quo related to costs management and innovation.
The research and development of new operational and tactical partnerships.
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:
Significant experience at senior executive committee or C Suite level in an appropriate multi site organisation or franchise for a minimum of 5 - 10 years.
Direct skill or background in the areas reporting to this post will be a distinct advantage.
Prior experience in a high growth multi site environment or in an environment related to the educational sector could also be an advantage.
Qualities:
Grit: Persistence through challenges.
Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness
Benefits
SPARK offers:
fair market linked remuneration
performance-based annual bonuses and increases
above average/good annual leave
life, disability and funeral cover
employee wellness support
educational support & study leave
individualised professional development, support and mentorship
employee discount on school fees
opportunities for career growth
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa
SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
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