Natural Sciences and Technology Teacher (SP) at SPARK Schools

Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars.. The Natural Sciences and Technology teachers work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum and receive on­going professional development customised for their past experience and individual needs.
• Natural Sciences and Technology Teachers are integral to the SPARK Schools’ culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Reports To: Assistant Principal or Principal

Requirements

• Plan for and deliver lessons from 7:05-16:00 pm daily.
• Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create and implement high quality individualised behaviour and learning plans for scholars.
• Create termly medium plans.
• Create formative and summative assessments for your subject area.
• Run a rigorous and robust club termly
• Plan and submit weekly lesson plans
• Add to the creation of termly XC projects.
• Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
• Administer formative and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth for all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.
• Develop SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
• Nurture a high ­achieving work environment where all scholars feel genuinely valued and supported.
• Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.
• Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team. Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
• Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
• Submit student results data when required.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree (SP & FET) Sciences Focus/Majors
• SACE registration
• Clear criminal record

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:

R 25,000.00 CTC per month cost to company

Position Type: Full Time

Locations: Randburg.

SPARK Randburg High School

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.