Fresh Jobs at SPARK Schools

Purpose of Role:

• The Receptionist is the first point of contact at a SPARK Primary School, responsible for ensuring a warm, welcoming, and professional front office environment for scholars, parents, visitors, and staff. The Receptionist plays a key role in maintaining strong family-school relationships through effective communication, efficient administration, and compassionate scholar care.

Reports To: School Operations Coordinator

Requirements
Responsibilities:

Front Office & Visitor Management

• Greet and welcome all scholars, families, visitors, and stakeholders with professionalism and warmth
• Manage visitor sign-ins and ensure adherence to school safety and security protocols.
• Answer all incoming calls and emails and direct queries to the relevant staff member in a timely manner.
• Maintain a tidy and professional reception area that reflects SPARK Schools' culture and values.
• Provide school tours to prospective parents and serve as a liaison during the enrolment process, including collecting personal documentation for enrolment files.

Parent Communication & Support

• Field parent queries regarding enrolment processes, documentation, and status updates.
• Respond to and assist with queries related to school fees, including payment channels, due dates, and account references.
• Schedule and coordinate parent-teacher meetings or appointments upon request.
• Provide information about school events, term dates, and school policies.

Scholar Support & Sick Bay Oversight

• Monitor and care for scholars in the sick bay, following school health protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of scholar incidents, illnesses, or injuries, and report to the School Operations Coordinator and relevant staff.
• Communicate with parents regarding scholar health incidents or early dismissals.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain front office records, including attendance and scholar sign-in/out logs.
• Distribute school notices, letters, and report cards as required.
• Assist with procurement, stock-taking, and inventory of office and first-aid supplies.
• Receive and distribute school deliveries and mail.
• Provide general clerical support (filing, printing, photocopying) to school leadership and staff.
• Serve as the liaison for parents seeking enrollment or financial assistance by providing access to school telephones and offering support as needed.

Event & Logistics Coordination

• Support logistics and communication for school events, parent orientations, and open days.
• Provide on-the-ground support during major school functions and help coordinate guest check-ins.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate (Matric) – Required
• Certificate or diploma in Office Administration or related field – Advantageous

Experience:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a receptionist, administrative, or customer service role
• Experience in a school or educational environment is highly advantageous

Skills and mindset:

• Managing tasks
• Customer orientation
• Analysis/ problem solving
• Quick thinking/learning.
• Team work.
• Communication.

Qualities:

• Grit: Persistence through challenges.
• Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
• Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
• Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
• Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools Teaching Assistants play a foundational support role in ensuring a positive and productive learning environment. They assist in creating a strong classroom culture and supporting scholar engagement. TAs gain exposure to instructional practices and help uphold SPARK Schools’ standards for behaviour, transitions, and scholar well-being.

Requirements
Key Responsibilities 

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery 

• Assist lead teachers in classroom routines, preparation, small group supervisions and ensuring that the learning environment is conducive to learning.
• Assist the lead teacher with lesson planning, creating teaching aids, and providing support during instructional activities.
• Observe lessons and participate in basic instructional outcomes.
• Support assessments and grade small tasks or homework.
• Participate in place-based education and implement SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment activities.

Collaboration & Planning 

• Assist with marking and data tracking of subjects' assessments and exams.
• Support scholars during Personalised Learning time or in learning centres
• Participate in professional development, mentorship, check-ins and feedback sessions and ongoing instructional coaching.
• Facilitate Coding and Robotics Lessons

Scholar Progress Monitoring 

• Track scholar's academic performance and ensure Personalised Learning Plans are on track under the supervision of the lead teacher.
• Scholar project tracking and facilitation
• Lunch and break supervision

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  

Character Development & Culture Building 

• Engage with CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and uphold CQ standards.
• Uphold and promote SPARK’s behaviour management strategies and cultural values.
• Promote an inclusive school environment that drive diversity, equity and inclusion

Professionalism & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and stakeholders.
• Maintain professionalism at all SPARK Schools events and engagements.
• Attend Saturday school events, parent meetings, and other required activities.
• Promote and model SPARK Schools’ vision, mission, and values. 

Compliance & Safety 

• Adhere to policies related to crisis management, child protection, anti-bullying, and health and safety.
• Implement directives from the Crisis Management Team.
• Provide support during transitions, lunch, break, and other non-instructional times
• Submit scholar data and records as required.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Fluency in English
• Matric + NQF Level ⅘ and in progress to obtain B.Ed specialising in English
• Clear criminal record

Qualities:

• Grit: Persistence through challenges.
• Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
• Mission and Vision Alignment : Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
• Self-reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools Intern Teachers are developing educators who co-plan and co-teach lessons under the guidance of a mentor teacher. They support scholar achievement by contributing to a positive classroom environment and practicing instructional delivery, while building content knowledge and pedagogical skills aligned to SPARK’s academic and cultural model.

Requirements
Key Responsibilities 

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery 

• Co-plan and co-teach both in-person and distance learning lessons. 
• Plan and teach select lessons for practice and feedback. 
• Support assessments and grade small tasks or homework. 
• Facilitate academic, clubs, and enrichment lessons aligned to the curriculum and SPARK’s pedagogical standards. 
• Participate in place-based education and implement SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment activities. 
• Teaching through Project Based Learning 
• Personalising teaching through data driven decisions 
• Differentiated instruction driven by technology 
• Facilitate coding and robotics lessons

Collaboration & Planning 

• Assist with marking and data tracking of subjects' assessments and exams. 
• Participate in professional development, mentorship, check-ins and feedback sessions and ongoing instructional coaching. 
• Teacher admin assistance and support

Scholar Progress Monitoring 

• Track scholar's academic performance and ensure Personalised Learning Plans are on track
• Submit and analyse scholar data to monitor growth and implement data-driven interventions under the supervision of the mentor teacher 
• Monitor scholar progress in the Innovation HUB (online program engagement) 
• 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. 
• Report all damages to hardware to the School Operations Manager and fill out relevant incident reports if needed. 
• Hold individualised intervention sessions for scholars who need extra support in subjects

Achievement enrichment school program 

• Facilitate in supervising scholars during the after school program, ensuring play, and structured activities. 
• Ensure all after school program resources are used responsibly and effectively. 

Character Development & Culture Building 

• Engage with CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and uphold CQ standards. 
• Uphold and promote SPARK’s behaviour management strategies and cultural values.
• Promote an inclusive school environment that drive diversity, equity and inclusion
• Partake in school events and activities that promote CQ and SPARK culture

Professionalism & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and stakeholders. 
• Maintain professionalism at all SPARK Schools events and engagements. 
• Attend Saturday school events, parent meetings, and other required activities. 
• Promote and model SPARK Schools’ vision, mission, and values. 

Compliance & Safety 

• Adhere to policies related to crisis management, child protection, anti-bullying, and health and safety. 
• Implement directives from the Crisis Management Team. 
• Participate fully in operational processes and procedures 
• Provide support during transitions, lunch, break, and other non-instructional times.
• Provide administrative support for both instructional and operational aspects. 
• Submit scholar data and records as required. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Fluency in English 
• 3rd/4th year B.Ed or PGCE student specialising in IsiZulu FAL
• Student SACE registration 
• Clear criminal record

Qualities:

• Grit: Persistence through challenges.
• Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
• Mission and Vision Alignment : Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
• Self-reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.

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Purpose of Role:

• The Grade 4-6 Natural Sciences and Technology (NST) and Social Sciences (SS) Teachers will be responsible for delivering comprehensive and engaging educational instruction to scholars in primary schools. The NST & SS Teachers will play a pivotal role in promoting the learning culture of schools by fostering curiosity, exploration, and an appreciation for the world around us by aligning with 21st century skills of critical thinking/reasoning, creativity/creative thinking, problem solving, metacognition, collaboration, communication and global citizenship.

Reports To: Assistant Principal

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver dynamic lesson plans that align with the curriculum standards for Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.
• Utilise various instructional strategies and resources to engage scholars in active learning experiences, fostering their understanding and application of scientific concepts.
• Identify and incorporate hands-on experiments, multimedia resources, and interactive technologies to enhance the learning process.
• Encourage and support scholars in their scientific inquiries, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through project-based learning opportunities.
• Evaluate scholars' progress and provide constructive feedback through regular assessments, quizzes, projects, and examinations.
• Foster a positive classroom environment that promotes open-mindedness, respect, collaboration, and a love for scientific exploration.
• Address individual learning needs and differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse scholars' abilities, interests, and learning styles.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of scholars' academic performance, attendance, and behaviour.
• Collaborate with other teachers, school staff, and parents/guardians to enhance student achievement and promote effective communication.

Requirements
Qualification/Criteria and Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

Qualifications/Criteria:

• B.Ed. degree or PGCE - Intermediate Phase (Sciences major).
• Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
• English language fluency.
• A clear criminal record

Experience:

• Proven experience or specialisation in teaching Natural Sciences or Natural Sciences & Technology, Social Sciences to elementary-grade scholars.
• Solid knowledge of the national curriculum standards for Sciences in the respective grade levels.
• Strong passion for the subject matter and the ability to instill enthusiasm for scientific and worldly exploration in scholars.
• Proficiency in integrating technology and innovative teaching strategies into the classroom.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to young learners in an accessible manner.
• Ability to adapt and differentiate instruction to cater to scholars' diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage time and resources.
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adjust teaching methodologies based on student feedback and evolving educational practices.