Current Opportunities at SPARK Schools

Purpose of Role:

• SPARK High Schools Learning Support Assistants drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of lunch, break, and the aftercare programme. High School Scholar Support Assistants care for classes of students during lunch, break, and aftercare programmes to ensure student academic achievement, health, and safety.

Responsibilities:

Scholar support

• Emotional Learning curriculum with scholars
• Behavior management of scholars
• Communicate professionally with parents and line managers about incidents, conflicts, or concerns that occur in the after school programs

Scholar Supervision and Monitoring

• Supervise lunch and break during the instructional day
• School patrols
• Bathroom supervision
• Ensure SPARK’s healthy food scheme is enforced with students by checking lunches

Achievement enrichment school program

• Supervise scholars during the after school program, ensuring play, and structured activities.
• Plan engaging enrichment experiences and resources for scholars including but not limited to structured activities and team based sports activities such as netball.
• Ensure all after school program resources are used responsibly and effectively.
• Assist scholars with clarifying and reviewing concepts taught in class, explaining processes and assist students solve specific problems.
• Schedule and plan individual sessions for your scholars in collaboration with subject matter educators.

Clubs

• Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies to manage clubs ‘
• Facilitate weekly club lessons

Requirements

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 1-2 years study towards an education degree - Majoring in Languages
• Prior working experience with High School age scholars preferred
• Clear criminal record
• Provisional SACE is advantageous but not required

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.

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK High Schools Learning Support Assistants drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of lunch, break, and the aftercare programme. High School Scholar Support Assistants care for classes of students during lunch, break, and aftercare programmes to ensure student academic achievement, health, and safety.

Responsibilities:

Scholar support

• Emotional Learning curriculum with scholars
• Behavior management of scholars
• Communicate professionally with parents and line managers about incidents, conflicts, or concerns that occur in the after school programs

Scholar Supervision and Monitoring

• Supervise lunch and break during the instructional day
• School patrols
• Bathroom supervision
• Ensure SPARK’s healthy food scheme is enforced with students by checking lunches

Achievement enrichment school program

• Supervise scholars during the after school program, ensuring play, and structured activities.
• Plan engaging enrichment experiences and resources for scholars including but not limited to structured activities and team based sports activities such as netball.
• Ensure all after school program resources are used responsibly and effectively.
• Assist scholars with clarifying and reviewing concepts taught in class, explaining processes and assist students solve specific problems.
• Schedule and plan individual sessions for your scholars in collaboration with subject matter educators.

Clubs

• Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies to manage clubs ‘
• Facilitate weekly club lessons

Requirements

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 1-2 years study towards an education degree, Majoring in Mathematics
• Prior working experience with High School age scholars preferred
• Clear criminal record
• Provisional SACE is advantageous but not required

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.

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Purpose of Role:

• The Customer Services Agent - Administration in the SPARK Schools network, plays an integral role in the Customer Services Team by maintaining accurate records, enrollment documentation and ensuring efficient customer onboarding through quick turnaround times, robust quality assurance and vetting of all the required documentation. Further performing other ad hoc tasks in support of the Customer Services Manager from time to time such as hiring and training, and keeping management updated on the team’s performance. Communicates company goals, and deadlines to the team. Takes ownership and accountability until a resolution is reached or achieved.

Reports To: Customer Services Manager

Responsibilities:

Administration:

• Develops internal reports detailing targets and trends 
• Updates respective account information on CRM and other relevant platforms utilised in fulfilling the required tasks
• Attend to customer service queries from the WhatsAPP platform, providing resolution timeously.
• Delivers relevant solutions that demonstrate understanding of the customers, parents, academic and school operations staff needs
• Performs the role of a strong brand ambassador who can deliver exceptional service to customers, parents, academic and school operations staff
• Delivers memorable positive experiences for every prospective parent and stakeholder
• Accurately and confidently handles all customer, parent, academic and school operations staff enquiries using trouble-shooting skills, effective communication, active listening and problem solving skills
• Acts as a subject matter expert on all enrolment and admissions related processes and procedures
• Pro-actively defuses problems or issues and provides feedback to the respective teams impacted or affected
• Actively participates in School Open Days
• Provides differentiated services based on the needs of the customer, parent, academic and school operations staff

Quality Assurance:

• Monitors inbound and outbound calls and email responses to assess technical communication accuracy to SPARK policies and procedures. 
• Monitors calls and reviews and provides trend data, quality reports and feedback to the Customer Services Manager 
• Coordinates and facilitates call calibration sessions for call center staff.
• Effectively diagnoses customer needs via phone, web chat, email and other available omni-channels 
• Customer focused and strives to reach first call resolution results 
• Evaluates the effectiveness of customer service and drives continuous process improvements and CRM system enhancements to ensure customer satisfaction exceeds expected service levels
• Helps develop, create, and implement enrolment quality processes and procedures; as well as make recommendations for enhancements to training materials as needed to enhance the overall Customer Experience.
• Provides quality customer service on every request for information and clearly communicates with customers, parents, academic and school operations staff.

Training and Development:

• Works directly with the Customer Services Team by assisting them to meet targets by providing weekly coaching sessions
• Conducts ad hoc audits and training with Office Managers and School Operations Managers.
• Promotes the vision and mission of SPARK Schools Support to SPARK Schools Support staff and SPARK Schools staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.
• Enhances customer satisfaction levels through loyalty, advocacy and positive word of mouth
• Collaborates with school leaders and office managers to ensure that all enrolment information is effectively transmitted to school sites.
• Participates in and drives own professional development
• Conducts self in a professional manner at all SPARK events and with all stakeholders.

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Matric/Grd 12 Certificate (Essential)
• Customer Experience/Quality Assurance Training (Essential).
• Undergraduate Degree / Diploma (Preferred).
• 2-3 years’ Call Center experience in an administration call center environment (Essential)
• At least two years of experience in the field of meeting and exceeding targets
• At least two years in a customer focused environment
• At least two years planning, implementing and evaluating employee relations and HR policies, programs and practices

Skills and behavioural qualities:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Outstanding customer service skills and dedication to providing exceptional customer care;
• Must be self-motivator and self-starter;
• Focus on quality and customer service;
• Exceptional listening and analytical skills;
• Solid time management skills;
• Must be able to effectively deal with people at all levels inside and outside of the Company;
• Creative ability & writing proficiency;
• Ability to multitask and successfully operate in a fast paced, team environment;
• Must adapt well to change and successfully set and adjust priorities as needed;
• Must be proficient with computer skills;
• Being Bi-Lingual will be an added advantage

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools SP and FET Phase Maths/Maths Lit/CAT Educators are content specialists in Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and CAT. SPARK high school SP and FET Phase educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum. 
• SP and FET Phase Maths/Maths Lit/CAT Educators 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

Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
• 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.
• Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
• Develop and 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.
• Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
• Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.
• Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
• Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
• Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
• 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency 
• 2-3 years of experience within a High School context. 
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree in Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy FET and Computer Applications Technology FET
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record
• SPARK Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools SP and FET Life Orientation Educators are content specialists in Exercise Science and/or Sociology or Psychology. SPARK high school Senior Phase and FET educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.  
• SP and FET Life Orientation Educators 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

Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
• 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.
• Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
• Develop and 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.
• Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
• Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.
• Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
• Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
• Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
• 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency 
• Completed a B.Ed or PGCE degree in Life Orientation - Senior & FET Phase
• 2-3 Years of experience in a High School Context
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

SPARK Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools FET Phase Physical Science Educators are content specialists Physical Science. SPARK high school FET Phase educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.  
• FET Phase Physical Science Educators 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

Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
• 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.
• Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
• Develop and 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.
• Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
• Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.
• Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
• Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
• Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
• 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency 
• Completed a B.Ed or PGCE degree in Physical Science - FET phase.
• 2-3 Years of experience in a High School Context
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

SPARK Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools SP and FET Phase Maths/Maths Lit Educators are content specialists in Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy. SPARK high school SP and FET Phase educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.  
• SP and FET Phase Maths/Maths Lit Educators 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

Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
• 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.
• Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
• Develop and 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.
• Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
• Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.
• Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
• Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
• Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
• 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency 
• Completed a B.Ed or PGCE degree in Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy - Senior & FET Phase
• 2-3 Years of experience in a High School Context
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

SPARK Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools SP and FET Phase Maths/Maths Lit Educators are content specialists in Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy. SPARK high school SP and FET Phase educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.  
• SP and FET Phase Maths/Maths Lit Educators 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

Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
• 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.
• Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
• Develop and 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.
• Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
• Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.
• Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
• Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
• Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
• 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency 
• Completed a B.Ed or PGCE degree in English and isiZulu - FET phase
• 2-3 Years of experience in a High School Context
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools EMS and Business Studies Educators are content specialists in the Business studies. SPARK high school SP/FET Phase educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.  
• SP and FET Phase EMS and Business Studies Educators 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

Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
• 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.
• Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
• Develop and 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.
• Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
• Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.
• Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
• Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
• Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
• 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency 
• Completed a B.Ed or PGCE degree in Commercial Subjects - Senior & FET Phase
• 2-3 Years of experience in a High School Context
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

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Purpose of the Role: 

• This role analyses, advises and assists business on business requirements and works with the design & implementation team (Software Developers) to design & implement solutions within constraints. The incumbent should demonstrate the capability of being a frugal innovator.
• The Business Analyst will work with the team to implement technology solutions in a cost-effective way by determining and clearly documenting the requirements of a project or a program, communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and partners and supporting the Project Manager in successfully leading projects and change management initiatives. In addition, you will be required to map out, optimise and maintain business processes across the SPARK Schools network.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Systems Solutions and Business Process Design & Optimisation:

• Define, analyse and document business requirements that will enable development of technical solutions
• Liaise with stakeholders to understand the structure, policies and operations of the business and recommend optimisation solutions 
• Engage with business stakeholders at all levels as defined by the business project, to model processes, document business rules and initial uses cases
• Serve as the key custodian for business processes across the SPARK network by providing direction and guidance
• Manage the process of change requests, process improvement, make recommendations to business networks on ideas to improve and streamline processes and systems
• Facilitate design sessions and/or workshops with the system/s end users to define and document the business solutions
• Partner with the Technology team to translate business requirements into Technical specifications
• Drive planned and current initiatives using the Agile methodology
• Provide improvement for “Our Way Of Work” by suggesting efficient methods that will aid with the service offering rendered by Data & Technology team 
• Assist with documenting system integration specifications and actively drive end-to-end user acceptance testing 
• Generate and maintain our centralised documentation repository
• Work closely with the implementation team to facilitate change management and implementation strategy
• Provide support during and post-implementation 

Software Testing Life Cycle:

• Requirement Analysis: Requirement Analysis on the features that need to be tested. Identify missing aspects of the testing and ensure proper quality assurance with the relevant stakeholders is conducted.

• Review the software requirements document (SRD) and other related documents
• Interview stakeholders to gather additional information
• Identify any ambiguities or inconsistencies in the business requirements
• Identify any missing or incomplete requirements
• Identify any potential risks or issues that may impact the testing process
• Create a requirement traceability matrix (RTM) to map requirements to test cases

Testing Plan: Calculate the estimated effort required and the cost for testing

• Identify the testing objectives and scope
• Develop a test strategy that encompass all critical testing aspects
• Identify the testing environment and resources required
• Create the test cases that will be executed and prepare the test data that will be used
• Identify the test deliverables and milestones
• Assign roles and responsibilities to the test team
• Outline the test and success criteria
• Document and communicate the test plan and solicit approval from relevant stakeholders
• Log any defects or issues that are found during test execution in a defect tracking system
• Collect and analyse the test results to determine testing success 
• Ensure any defects that are identified during test execution are retested and fixed correctly
• Ensure test results are documented and reported to the relevant stakeholders.
• Ascertain all testing-related activities are completed and documented. The main objective of the test closure stage is to ensure that all testing-related activities have been completed and that the software is ready for release
• Create a report that summarizes the overall testing process, including the number of test cases executed, the number of defects found, and the overall pass/fail rate.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Completed relevant diploma or degree in Industrial Engineering and/or Business Analysis 
• Certification in Information Technology will be an advantage
• Certified SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Practitioner will be an added advantage

Experience: 

• 3 to 5 years experience as a Business Analyst is essential
• Experience in Technology Project Management is a key requirement 
• Knowledge of Business Processes relating to: Scholar Information Management, Billing, Workflow, Customer Relationship Management, Procurement, Operations, Human Capital Management, Enrolment and Finance would be advantageous.
• Experience working in a Start-Up or Scale-Up organisation would be advantageous
• Experience with CRM and ERP implementations is a key requirement

Skills and Mindset: 

• Business Process Modelling Techniques and Methods
• Proven analytical and conceptualisation skills
• Strong business analysis, meeting facilitation, project and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate delivery through Agile Sprints 
• Able to communicate, both verbal and written, effectively with all levels of the business including technical writing skills
• Understanding of systems and process engineering concepts
• The ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis
• Business case development
• Leadership of self and others in the business environment
• Displays grit, high level of excellence, is mission & vision aligned and displays a high level of self-reflection 

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools Foundation Phase English teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students.
• SPARK Schools Foundation Phase English teachers are Foundation Phase specialists, who receive on-going professional development customised for their past experience and individual needs.
• The Foundation Phase English Teachers are integral to the SPARK Schools’ “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

• An for and be prepared to deliver lessons to students
• Provide instruction in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans and resources.
• Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create individualised behaviour and learning plans for all students in class face to face or online.
• Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools Social Emotional Learning curriculum.
• Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
• Administer weekly and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth.
• SPARK Educators should have a core focus on student achievement and should drive all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.
• Submit student results data when required.
• Attend pre-service professional development before the school year begins and attend weekly professional development and any other training interventions.
• 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 students feel genuinely valued and supported.
• Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
• Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team.
• Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
• Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.

Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• B.Ed. degree or PGCE. Foundation Phase. Recently qualified teachers are encouraged to apply!
• Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
• SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications
• English language fluency.
• A clear criminal record
• A clear/clean criminal record

Experience:

• Recently qualified teachers or teachers with experience are encouraged to apply!

Skills and Mindset:

• Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.
• Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who is leading change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all.
• Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support and mentorship.
• Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools Maths Teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students. SPARK Schools maths teachers are content specialists, who receive on­going professional development customised for their past experience and individual needs.
• Maths teachers are integral to the SPARK School’ “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars. SPARK Schools teaches the PR1ME Maths curriculum which is a world class program based on effective teaching and learning practices of Singapore, Republic of Korea and Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:

• Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons to students from 7:45­-3:30 pm (depending on grade level assignment and timetable) daily within content area specialisation.
• Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create individualised behaviour and learning plans for all students.
• Attend pre-­service professional development before the school year begins and attend weekly professional development every Monday afternoon.
• Administer weekly and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth.
• SPARK Educators should have a core focus on student achievement and should drive all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.
• Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools Social Emotional Learning curriculum.
• Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
• Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
• Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
• Nurture a high ­achieving work environment where all students 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.
• Submit student results data when required.

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• B.Ed. degree or PGCE (Intermediate Phase or Intermediate/Senior Phase). Mathematics focus and competency. Recently qualified teachers are encouraged to apply!
• Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
• SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications
• English language fluency.
• A clear/clean criminal record

Experience:

• Recently qualified teachers or teachers with experience are encouraged to apply!

Skills and Mindset:

• Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.
• Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who is leading change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all.
• Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support and mentorship.
• Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.

We are looking for ‘’GEMS’’ with the following attributes:

• 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.

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools is a network of affordable private schools implementing Africa’s first blended learning model for primary and high school scholars in South Africa. SPARK Schools provides transformational education innovation through our blended learning model, which elevates scholar achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their scholars effectively.
• SPARK Schools is a high-growth, mission and values-driven and highly entrepreneurial organisation looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: Principal

Responsibilities:

Role Summary:

• As the School Social Services and Counselor (Scholar Support Assistant Principal), you will play a crucial role in promoting the general well-being of scholars within the school. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a school culture that values high achievement, strong character, and a love for learning. Your role encompasses various aspects, including academic excellence, behavior management, career guidance, counseling, and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. You will collaborate closely with the school leadership team, instructional staff, scholars, and families to ensure scholar success in alignment with SPARK Schools' mission and vision.

Counseling and Support Services:

Individual Counseling:

• Providing one-on-one counseling sessions to scholars who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, or social difficulties. This can include helping scholars manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or anger and addressing issues related to self-esteem, relationships, and family dynamics.

Group Counseling:

• Conducting group therapy sessions to address common concerns among scholars, such as peer relationships, communication skills, conflict resolution, and coping strategies.
• Provide a supportive environment for scholars to share their experiences and learn from their peers.
• Maximize coping skills for scholars in difficult situations and offer crisis intervention strategies.

Crisis Intervention:

• Respond to immediate crises within the school environment, such as incidents of bullying, violence, or unexpected losses.
• Providing emotional support to scholars and staff during challenging times.
• Maximize coping skills for scholars in difficult situations and offer crisis intervention strategies.

Promoting Scholar Well-being and Academic Excellence:

• Plan and execute the high school transition model to facilitate a smooth scholar transition.
• Offer career guidance and support to Further Education and Training (FET) scholars.
• Drive academic excellence by providing support with subject selection, tracking progress towards matriculation, and guiding the development of exceptional scholar XC Projects.
• Implement rigorous and engaging social-emotional programs that promote character development.

Behaviour Management and Scholar Culture:

• Develop interventions and individualised behaviour plans when necessary to support scholars' social and emotional growth.
• Use quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision-making and scholar support strategies.
• Preventive Education: Developing and delivering educational programs to promote positive mental health, social skills, conflict resolution, and overall well-being among scholars. These programs can help prevent potential issues from escalating.
• Develop personalised interventions and behaviour plans for scholars facing challenges in behaviour or academics, involving parents, teachers, and support staff in the process to ensure a holistic approach.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and support staff to ensure a holistic approach to scholar well-being, coordinating efforts to provide targeted support and interventions as needed.

Professional Development and Collaboration:

• Implement behaviour management policies and procedures that cultivate a strong and positive student culture.
• Serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff on topics related to research-based practices in response to intervention and positive behaviour support.
• Offer mentoring and guidance to teachers and staff to enhance their professional growth, providing opportunities for skill development and creating a culture of continuous learning.
• Stay updated with best practices in the field by attending workshops and conferences and participating in professional organisations.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and organised case files, including process notes and progress reports for each scholar, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and data protection regulations.
• Monitor and address school attendance issues, providing interventions for scholars who are frequently absent or skipping classes and collaborating with families to improve attendance rates and engagement.
• Set and meet specific performance objectives in collaboration with the immediate supervisor.
• Provide support during crisis events and situations.

Leadership and Staff Support:

• Lead the onboarding process for new instructional personnel, ensuring they understand the school's culture, policies, and instructional strategies and providing ongoing support as they acclimate to their roles.
• Support instructional staff in aligning classroom instruction with the SPARK Character Quotient guidelines.
• Facilitate an assessment and data analysis cycle to identify areas for targeted instruction and strategies to close achievement gaps.
• Collaborate with the school leadership team to manage and evaluate instructional personnel.

Family Engagement and Referrals:

• Work with families to understand scholar needs and make relevant referrals to external organisations when necessary.
• Maintain communication with families to ensure a holistic approach to scholar support.
• Establish strong connections with families to create a supportive partnership in scholars' education, conducting regular parent workshops, conferences, and communication channels to involve families in their children's learning journey.
• Make appropriate referrals to external organisations or resources to address scholars' needs beyond the school environment, collaborating with community organisations, mental health professionals, and social services when necessary.

Observation and Culture Maintenance:

• Maintain a regular schedule of observations in innovation hubs to ensure effective planning and execution of online courses and monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with blended learning facilitators to implement SPARK Schools' culture and behaviour management techniques.

Instructional Personnel Management:

• Manage instructional personnel by facilitating termly and final evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and identifying areas for professional development.
• Collaborate with the school leadership team to oversee the performance and growth of teaching staff, ensuring alignment with the school's educational philosophy and goals.
• Participate in recruiting and selecting new teachers, contributing to the hiring process by assessing candidates' instructional expertise and alignment with the school's values.

Requirements

Qualifications and experience:

• A relevant social work qualification from a recognised institution, with proof of registration with the SACSSP.
• PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) - Senior/FET Phase preferred
• 5-10 years of experience dealing with high school-aged children and adults
• Facilitation and counselling experience between clients in need and offering relevant support
• Vast knowledge in individual, group and family case interviews to identify the nature and extent of problems
• English language fluency
• Form 30 clearance
• Clear/Clean criminal record

Qualities:

• 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse data and use it to inform decision-making.
• Proficient in fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Demonstrated commitment to scholar success and well-being.

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Position Purpose:

• SPARK Schools inside facilities maintenance staff ensure that the school building is well maintained and clean. Inside facilities maintenance staff are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to providing a world-class learning environment for our scholars.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the upkeep of the school building, gardens, and grounds.
• Report facilities maintenance issues to school leadership and assist with repairs where applicable.
• Ensure that the school premises are safe for students, staff and parents.
• Assist with welcoming students during daily arrivals and dismissals, as required by school leadership.
• Manage tools and equipment, reporting any damaged or lost items to school leadership for fixing or replacement.
• Assist with ad-hoc operational tasks, such as moving furniture, working with maintenance and gardening suppliers, or setting up for events.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with school staff, parents, and other stakeholders as required.
• Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.

Qualifications/Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications and Criteria

English language fluency

• Previous maintenance and/or grounds keeping experience
• Clear/Clean Criminal Record
• Grade 12 certificate

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools SP and FET Life Orientation Educators are content specialists in Exercise Science and/or Sociology or Psychology. SPARK high school Senior Phase and FET educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.  
• SP and FET Life Orientation Educators 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

Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
• 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.
• Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
• Develop and 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.
• Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
• Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.
• Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
• Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
• Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
• 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency 
• Completed a B.Ed or PGCE degree in Life Orientation - Senior & FET Phase
• 2-3 Years of experience in a High School Context
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools Computer Application Studies and Technology SP/FET Educators are content specialists in the Computer Application Studies. SPARK high school Senior and FET Phase educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum. 
• Computer Application Studies and Technology SP/FET Educators 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

Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
• 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.
• Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
• Develop and 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.
• Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
• Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.
• Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
• Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
• Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
• 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency 
• Completed a B.Ed or PGCE degree in Technology and Computer Application Studies - Senior & FET Phase
• 2-3 Years of experience in a High School Context
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools Creative and Visual Arts Educators are content specialists in Art, Visual Art and Drama. SPARK high school Senior Phase and FET educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.  
• Creative Arts and Visual Arts SP/FET Educators 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

Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
• 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.
• Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
• Develop and 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.
• Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
• Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.
• Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
• Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
• Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
• 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency 
• Completed a B.Ed or PGCE degree in Art/Visual Arts - Senior & FET Phase
• 2-3 Years of experience in a High School Context
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record