Fresh Jobs at SPARK Schools

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the continual professional development of our educators by coaching members of the instructional staff to the successful completion of the goals set in their individualised professional growth plans. This includes designing and facilitating weekly professional development sessions for the whole faculty, as well as arranging for individual professional growth opportunities.
• Support student achievement by setting clear and high expectations for excellent teaching in all content areas. Maintain a regular schedule of observations in all learning spaces and observation review meetings with educators to ensure that they can successfully plan instruction, execute instruction, and implement SPARK Schools’ culture and behaviour management techniques.
• Implement the network’s rigorous curriculum, which aligns to and extends the South African national curriculum.
• Implement online curriculum and small ­group tutoring in the Learning Lab that aligns to and extends what is taught by classroom teachers.
• Facilitate an assessment and data analysis cycle that allows instructional staff to analyse student performance and identify areas for targeted instruction.
• Collaborate with school leadership team to manage instructional staff, including facilitating termly and final evaluations.
• Participate in the selection of new school-based personnel.
• Responsible for the onboarding of instructional staff members.
• Define and share information about network-wide policies and procedures to parents, students, staff and community.
• Implement disciplinary policies and procedures.
• 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.

Requirements

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency.
• Clear criminal record.
• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree. 
• SACE registration.

Experience:

• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
• At least 2 years of excellent classroom instruction.
• Previous experience leading a team.
• Experience and practice with labour laws.

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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 and administrative duties, such as moving furniture, working with maintenance and gardening suppliers,printing and laminating,stocktaking, or setting up for events.
• Assist with cover of other job roles.
• 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:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

 Preferred Qualifications

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

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Requirements

Retention & Complaint Interventions:

• Engage with parents who have expressed dissatisfaction or intent to terminate.
• Apply appropriate retention strategies and tools to attempt recovery of at-risk families.
• Conduct timely follow-ups until issues are resolved or a final decision is made.
• Document all engagement actions and outcomes in the CRM system.

Sentiment Monitoring & Survey Deployment:

• Monitor overall parent and learner sentiment across the school network.
• Deploy and manage parent satisfaction and sentiment surveys, including:
• Net Promoter Score (NPS)
• Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT)
• Custom feedback forms as needed.
• Track and analyze survey results to identify trends and areas of concern.
• Flag urgent sentiment drops or recurring complaints to relevant leadership.

Termination Management & Reporting:

Manage the full termination process, including:

• Receiving termination requests
• Confirming final decisions with parents
• Logging, processing, and tracking through the appropriate systems
• Analyse termination data and identify common reasons, patterns, and root causes.

Prepare and share weekly/monthly reports with leadership, including:

• Termination trends by region/school/grade
• Dissatisfaction alerts and recurring issues
• Retention success rates and intervention outcomes

Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement:

Work closely with principals, heads of school, operations managers, and divisional leads to:

• Share insights from sentiment data and termination trends
• Escalate high-risk cases and offer retention support
• Align on messaging and solutions to parent concerns
• Participate in case review forums, management meetings, and retention strategy sessions.

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Matric/Grd 12 Qualification - Essential
• A tertiary qualification in Education, Customer Services, Business Administration or a related field is advantageous
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a service, client retention role
• Prior experience in a school environment or educational institution is highly beneficial.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and engaging senior stakeholders is essential
• Experience using a CRM is preferred
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Fluency in English is essential and proficiency in other African languages is advantageous

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Responsibilities:

Strategic Sales & Enrolment Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive growth and sales strategy aligned to
• SPARK’s mission and multi-year goals.
• Lead the entire customer journey, from awareness to after-sales engagement, ensuring seamless and consistent customer experiences.
• Partner with Marketing, Technology, and School Operations teams to align campaigns and digital tools with the admissions funnel and sales cycles.
• Drive market segmentation, lead generation, conversion optimisation, and new market identification to expand enrolment reach.
• Monitor enrolment performance and ensure systems (e.g., CRM) are used effectively for pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain a strong after-sales process to improve customer retention and satisfaction.

Collections & Credit Control:

• Lead the collections function with a focus on ensuring timely, accurate, and ethical tuition collection.
• Establish clear credit control policies and protocols for customer engagement, payment terms, and collections escalation.
• Oversee the development and execution of structured payment plans, early risk identification, and high-risk account interventions.
• Ensure compliance with financial, legal, and data protection standards across all billing and debt recovery practices.
• Collaborate with Finance to align revenue recognition, reporting, and forecasting processes.
• Monitor and report on key debtors' metrics and implement strategies to reduce outstanding debt.
• Implement fraud prevention and risk mitigation strategies in billing and collections processes.

People Leadership & Culture:

• Build, lead, and develop high-performing sales and collections teams with a strong culture of accountability, service, and excellence.
• Design and maintain performance dashboards for tracking key team and individual KPIs.
• Set performance targets, monitor KPIs, and implement recognition programs and performance improvement interventions where needed.
• Foster collaboration between customer-facing and back-office teams to ensure alignment and cross-functional efficiency.
• Provide coaching and professional development opportunities to build leadership capability within the team.

Financial & Operational Oversight:

• Own and manage departmental budgets and revenue targets, ensuring cost efficiency and financial performance.
• Produce timely and actionable reports on enrolment trends, revenue status, aged debt, and performance KPIs for executive leadership.
• Leverage data and market trends to continuously refine revenue and collection strategies.
• Establish strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and efficiency.

Strategic Capabilities and Mindset:

•  Leadership & Influence: Ability to lead the sales and collections team in the day-to-day functions and operations with the result of a collaborative, cohesive and efficacy-based team of committed employees who instill a climate and culture of SERVICE in all that they do. Inspires, motivates, and aligns cross-functional teams toward a common vision and high-impact results.
•  Strategic Thinking & Commercial Acumen: Able to anticipate trends, seize opportunities, and align initiatives with long-term goals.
•  Collaboration: Proactively works in partnership with others to achieve a common goal or necessary objective; builds rapport and cooperative relationships with others; establishes and maintains strong relations with relevant stakeholders.
•  Effective Teamwork: Serves on the executive committee (MANCO) as the functional and operational expert of the school network. Informs, involves and seeks input from others by sharing important relevant information, in a timely fashion, with all affected parties. Places high priority on team and network goals and long-term strategy.
•  Customer-Centricity: Deep commitment to delivering value and maintaining trust in every customer interaction.
•  Operational Execution: Strong capability in translating strategy into systems, processes, and performance improvements.
•  Innovation & Agility: Continuously identifies improvement opportunities, adapts to market changes, and drives transformation.
•  Ethical Judgment & Integrity: Demonstrates discretion, professionalism, and commitment to values in decision-making.

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA or similar) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in sales, revenue management, or collections, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in managing high-volume customer pipelines, debt recovery, and P&L responsibility.
• Experience in a customer-focused, high-growth, or education-focused organization is advantageous.

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Responsibilities:

Operational Execution & Efficiency

• Design and implement a short, medium and long-term digital marketing roadmap aligned to brand strategy and business goals.
• Manage and optimize the organisation's digital assets, including company websites and virtual tour platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs on web platforms in a timely manner.
• Oversee and evaluate the work of digital marketing agencies, ensuring quality control and adherence to SPARK's standards.
• Identify, track, and resolve all digital issues across SPARK Schools’ digital assets—including websites, landing pages, digital campaigns, and tracking tools—to ensure optimal performance and a seamless user experience.

Campaign Development & Management

• Lead the development, implementation, and reporting of all PPC and SEO campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Continuously optimise campaigns for cost-efficiency and conversion, including through A/B testing and data analysis.
• Maintain an active list of SEO keywords and ensure implementation across relevant assets.
• Build and manage Power BI dashboards to track performance across all digital marketing channels.

Lead Generation & Enrolment Support

• Generate and optimize digital marketing campaigns to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual lead targets.
• Collaborate with the enrolment and brand teams to improve lead quality and conversion.
• Analyse digital lead performance and deliver actionable insights to improve enrolment funnel performance.

Web Development & Maintenance

• Maintain and update all SPARK Schools web assets to reflect current content, campaigns, and branding.
• Ensure high performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO best practices are consistently applied.
• Manage the upload and maintenance of virtual reality tours of schools and liaise with suppliers to ensure updates are produced as needed.

Data Analysis & Performance Reporting

• Analyse and report on website and campaign performance on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Identify trends and insights, and optimize spend and performance based on the data.
• Recommend new digital tools, technologies, and best practices that could improve digital performance.

Market Insights & Digital Innovation

• Conduct regular competitor analysis and track emerging digital marketing trends.
• Ensure SPARK Schools remains a digital leader in the education sector.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Digital marketing certifications (e.g., Google Ads, Meta/Facebook, SEO) are advantageous.

Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• 3–5 years of experience in digital marketing and/or web development.
• Proven experience managing PPC campaigns, SEO strategies, and digital analytics tools.

Proficient in:

• Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, YouTube Ads
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Power BI or similar data visualisation tools
• Ability to leverage data analytics tools—including Microsoft Excel, Google Analytics, and Power BI—to track campaign performance, monitor key metrics, and generate actionable insights that inform digital marketing strategies and website optimisation efforts.

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Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all health & safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are implemented and adhered to by relevant stakeholders across all the school sites and support office to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Periodically review, update and communicate health & safety strategy, policies, regulations and SOPs to ensure relevance, on-going compliance and continuous improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with new or revised legislation pertaining to health, safety and welfare.
• Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health by providing expert advice on health and safety matters.
• Oversee that all Health & Safety files are up to date and in compliance with legislation.
• Undertake comprehensive quarterly health and safety internal audits. Document, file and share internal audit reports with the School Leadership and Head: Security, Health & Safety, Facilities
• Assess each site’s audit rating and assist to action any non-compliance items / recommendations until completion and improvement. This may include delegating responsibility to relevant stakeholders regarding health and safety matters.
• Create useful content for Safety Toolbox Talks, and ensure that they are conducted across all sites on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinate with site leadership to ensure emergency preparedness and that fire drills are conducted.
• Manage the required health and safety training with the appointed external provider.
• Manage and attend to logged tickets within agreed SLA timeframe.
• Ensure that all compliance certificates (incl. each site’s Health Certificate) are in place and valid. This includes keeping the relevant trackers up-to-date and documenting reasons for non-compliance or validity.
• Manage license and registration renewals – ensure that the relevant tracker is up-to-date and renewals have been proactively planned.
• Understand, commit to and deliver on the assigned applicable area of responsibility and duties as appointed by the 16(2) in terms of the OHS Act Section
• Monitor campus emergencies, including equipment breakdowns, malfunctions and alarm calls in conjunction with security companies.
• Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving facilities and/or equipment. This may include attending to emergencies outside of working hours (e.g. break-ins).
• Conduct inspections together with the relevant department (Department of Labour & Employment; Department of Health) inspector and implement recommended changes.
• Ensure that all employees are aware of their respective responsibilities regarding security, health and safety in order to maintain optimised awareness and mitigation.
• Document, investigate and report on all incidents, accidents, complaints, criminal activities, cases of ill-health and/or injuries on the sites/properties.
• Post investigation, make recommendations for improvement and oversee the implementation of such improvements to ensure security, health and safety is maintained.
• Report any injuries and/or accidents to the Department of Labour (DoEL) within seven (7) days and manage injury on duty claims with the Compensation Fund.
• Report any incidents of criminal nature to the appropriate authorities in a timely manner.
• Develop, implement and communicate a crisis management plan for all sites/offices across the organisation. This includes ensuring that all employees understand the process clearly.
• Work closely with the School Leadership Teams/Site Section 8.2 Appointees to ensure that the required health and safety checklists are complete, procedures are followed and protocols are administered to the required standard.
• Obtain a Letter of Good Standing with PSIRA and COIDA on an annual basis.
• Establish, implement and/or communicate a structured programme of health and safety training throughout the organisation.
• Ensure effective management of supplier (service provider) relationships in line with business objectives and signed supplier agreements.
• Visit each site on a monthly basis.

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Degree in a related field.
• Occupational Health & Safety training.
• 3 - 5 Years of experience in a related field.
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory compliance.
• Detailed knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Experience working in a schooling environment advantageous

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Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts with IT vendors and service providers.
• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual terms, SLAs, and regulatory requirements (e.g. POPIA, B-BBEE).
• Maintain a central repository of vendor contracts and related documentation.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with vendors and address non-compliance or disputes.

Project Management:

• Plan and coordinate IT implementation projects involving third-party vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Track progress, manage risks, and resolve issues to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure alignment between vendor deliverables and internal business objectives.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Liaise between IT vendors and business units to ensure effective communication and change management.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing, training, and onboarding for new systems.
• Prepare and present project reports and updates to senior leadership.

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Law, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in project management, vendor management, or contracts administration.
• Strong knowledge of South African contract law, procurement regulations, and POPIA compliance.
• Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) is essential.
• Experience with B-BBEE compliance and vendor assessments.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to IT service delivery, ERP, cloud services, or software deployment projects.
• Familiarity with tools like MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent project tracking systems.

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Responsibilities:

Enrolment Sales Operations:

• Lead the enrolment team to deliver a seamless journey from enquiry to onboarding.
• Monitor conversion rates and implement strategies to meet enrolment targets.
• Ensure all parent interactions reflect SPARK’s brand values and service standards.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, scripts, and training resources.
• Ensure effective use of CRM systems and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with marketing on campaigns, lead management, and cycle alignment.

Fee Collections & Revenue Management:

• Oversee fee collections including invoicing, payment tracking, and overdue follow-ups.
• Monitor aged debt, reduce bad debt, and escalate high-risk accounts.
• Implement payment plan structures and ensure accurate account reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial and data protection regulations.
• Liaise with Finance to ensure accuracy in revenue reporting and forecasting.
• Directly responsible for the receipt of payments, account allocations, customer invoicing and collections.
• Establishing and maintaining customer service standards by ensuring accuracy in and timeously invoicing.
• Ensures timely fee collection through proactive engagement, structured reminders, and effective dispute resolution.
• Identify and manage risk around late or non-payments; escalate high risk accounts when necessary.

Process & Systems Optimisation:

• Audit and streamline workflows across enrolment and collections functions.
• Drive digital adoption and automation (e.g., CRM, billing tools, reporting dashboards).
• Ensure accurate data integration between admissions and finance platforms.
• Reduce operational inefficiencies and manual intervention.

Call Centre Management:

• Supervise call centre agents and Quality Assurance staff to ensure service excellence.
• Maintain optimal staffing schedules and operational coverage.
• Implement quality monitoring, performance reviews, and coaching sessions.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and lead initiatives to improve workflow, reduce call handling time, and enhance the customer journey. Drive automation and digital tool adoption where applicable.
• Develop onboarding and continuous training programs for new and existing staff.
• Foster a culture of learning, adaptability, and service excellence.
• Handle escalated customer issues and ensure swift resolution.
• Analyse call centre metrics (e.g., resolution time, satisfaction scores) to drive improvement.
• Ensure all operations comply with internal policies and external regulations (e.g. data protection, consumer rights).
• Implement quality assurance programs and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Reporting & Analytics:

• Monitor KPIs for enrolment, collections, and service metrics.
• Deliver weekly and monthly reports on performance, cash flow, and operational health.
• Track agent performance and productivity on an hourly and daily basis.
• Use data to forecast scholar numbers and support financial planning.
• Present business cases for resource needs or system enhancements.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage and motivate both enrolment and collections teams.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify professional development opportunities.
• Align team goals with organisational strategy and growth targets
• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Education Management or equivalent.
• Certification in project management, leadership, or financial operations is advantageous.
• 5+ years in operations, sales, credit control, or revenue management (preferably in education or services sector).
• Minimum 3 years’ call centre management experience.
• Proven success in enrolment/sales pipelines, improving collections performance and meeting and exceeding targets

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Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons (both in the classroom and on the field) for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
• Actively assist students on all computer programs and ensure that the educational software used in the lab effectively meets the needs of students.
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators to create personalised learning plans for students.
• Assist with academic support programs and lead intervention sessions
• Report all damages to hardware to the School Operations Manager and fill out relevant incident reports if needed.
• 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 in the online space.
• 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:

• Grade 12/Matric Certificate
• Studying part time towards a B.Ed Senior/FET phase (3rd/4th year) or PGCE Senior/FET Phase
•  Specialisation in Mathematics with ability and experience to teach FET specifically
• Clear/Clean criminal record
• English language fluency
• SACE provisional registration.

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Responsibilities: 

Drive Academic Excellence and Scholar Achievement: 

• Lead the implementation of a high-quality instructional program that promotes content mastery and critical thinking, aligned with the National Senior Certificate (NSC) requirements. 
• Use quantitative (assessment) and qualitative (anecdotal) data to monitor scholar progress, identify gaps, and implement targeted interventions to ensure that all scholars are on track to meet matriculation standards. 

Teach Life Science Classes 

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic 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. 

Oversee Data-Driven Instruction: 

• Ensure the consistent use of formative and summative assessments to inform instruction, providing actionable feedback to educators and scholars.
• Analyze academic performance data regularly, using insights to drive improvements in instructional practices and to develop personalized learning plans for at-risk scholars. 

Support Matric Readiness and Exam Preparation: 

• Lead efforts to prepare scholars for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, including coordinating mock exams, study sessions, and targeted academic support for Grade 12 scholars. 
• Ensure that scholars are equipped with strong study skills, time management techniques, and a clear understanding of NSC requirements to meet a 100% pass rate target. 

Coach Teachers to Excellence: 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive coaching and development plan for teachers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality, rigorous instruction that meets the needs of all scholars. ○ Conduct regular classroom observations, provide actionable feedback, and facilitate coaching sessions to help teachers improve their instructional practices, classroom management, and learner engagement strategies. 
• Lead professional development initiatives that focus on best practices in teaching, instructional innovation, and data-driven decision-making, ensuring teachers continually refine their skills and stay up-to-date with current educational trends. 
• Build a culture of continuous improvement where teachers are encouraged to reflect on their practice, set professional growth goals, and collaborate with peers to achieve excellence. 

Develop a Strong School Academic Culture: 

• Promote a culture of academic rigor, responsibility, and continuous improvement, ensuring that scholars take ownership of their learning. 
• Lead initiatives that focus on character development alongside academic growth, reinforcing SPARK Schools’ core values (Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness) within the academic context. 

Collaborate with Leadership for Holistic Scholar Support: 

• Work closely with the Principal, Assistant Principals, and School Leadership Team to ensure that academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support systems are integrated and effectively address the needs of all scholars. 
• Engage parents and the broader community in the academic process, building partnerships that contribute to scholar success. 

Monitor and Improve Academic Interventions: 

• Lead the development of individualized academic plans for scholars identified as at-risk, ensuring that tailored interventions are in place to close learning gaps. 
• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions through ongoing data analysis and ensure adjustments are made to improve scholar outcomes. 

Ensure Effective Use of Blended Learning Models: 

• Oversee the integration of technology-enhanced learning through SPARK Schools’ blended learning model, ensuring that online and in-person instruction complement each other to drive student achievement. 
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of blended learning tools and provide feedback and training to teachers on optimizing these resources. 

Support Scholar Responsibility and Self-Regulated Learning: 

• Encourage scholars to take responsibility for their learning by developing study plans, setting academic goals, and engaging in self-assessment. 
• Implement programs that foster scholar autonomy, time management, and accountability, preparing them for the rigors of high school and beyond. 

Ensure Compliance with Educational Standards and Policies: 

• Ensure the academic program aligns with the requirements of the Department of Basic Education and Umalusi accreditation, preparing scholars to meet national education standards. 
• Lead efforts to comply with regulatory and reporting requirements, ensuring that all academic records and assessments are in line with SPARK Schools’ policies. 

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• English language fluency
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree (SP & FET) majoring in Life Sciences  
• Familiarity with high school Matric requirements including Senior and FET phase CAPs curricula with speciality in the Sciences
• SACE registration
• A clear/clean criminal record
• Completed at least 3-4 years of excellent classroom instruction in intermediate, senior or FET phase 
• Held a leadership role in primary school or high school

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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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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 B.Ed or PGCE degree in English Senior or English Home Language FET 
• 0-2 Years' High School teaching experience
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record