Fresh Jobs at SPARK Schools

Position Purpose:

• SPARK Schools supervisors drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of lunch, break, and aftercare. SPARK Schools supervisors care for classes of students during lunch, break, and aftercare to ensure student achievement, health, and safety.
• Supervisors are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Requirements
Responsibilities:

• Supervise lunch and break during the instructional day.
• Ensure SPARK’s healthy food scheme is enforced with scholars by checking lunches.
• Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies.
• Supervise a class of students during aftercare, including homework completion if needed, play, and structured activities.
• Plan engaging enrichment experiences for students for the lengthened aftercare on Monday afternoons.
• Ensure all aftercare resources are used responsibly and effectively.
• Communicate professionally with parents and line managers about incidents, conflicts, or concerns that occur during aftercare.
• Communicate and collaborate with school leaders and staff as required.Ensure safety of all scholars during aftercare, including following network-wide procedures to scholar dismissal and late pick-up.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks, such as facilitating in the Learning Lab, covering for absent staff or setting up for events.
• 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications/criteria:

• English language fluency.
• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children
• Clear criminal record
• Grade 12 certificate
• Studying towards a First Year B.Ed Degree Preferred

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Purpose of Role:

• An Electrician at SPARK Schools is responsible for ensuring that all electrical infrastructure, systems, and equipment across the SPARK Schools network are safely installed, maintained, repaired, and compliant with applicable regulations and standards. The Electrician plays a critical role in supporting uninterrupted school operations by proactively identifying electrical risks, conducting preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and delivering high-quality workmanship across school and support office facilities.
• This role requires a highly organised, safety-conscious, and solutions-driven individual who can work independently while maintaining exceptional customer service and professionalism when engaging with school-based staff and stakeholders.

Reports To: Regional Facilities Manager (TBC)

Requirements
Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all planned preventative electrical maintenance across allocated SPARK Schools sites.
• Conducts reactive electrical repairs and fault finding on electrical systems, circuits, DB boards, plugs, switches, lighting, and appliances.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment in accordance with South African electrical regulations and standards.
• Conducts routine inspections of electrical infrastructure to identify hazards, defects, or required upgrades.
• Assists with electrical installations relating to new school projects, refurbishments, and operational improvements.
• Installs and maintains interior and exterior lighting systems, emergency lighting, and security lighting.
• Supports generator, inverter, solar, and backup power system maintenance and troubleshooting where required.
• Ensures compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and safe electrical working procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance work completed, materials used, and outstanding issues.
• Assists with ensuring all Certificates of Compliance (COCs) and electrical compliance documentation remain up to date.
• Monitors and reports on electrical usage inefficiencies or potential energy-saving opportunities.
• Manages electrical tools, testing equipment, and materials responsibly and reports damaged or missing items.
• Responds promptly to emergency electrical failures or urgent operational issues.
• Assists broader facilities and maintenance teams with operational support and ad hoc maintenance activities where required.
• Performs regular housekeeping before and after maintenance work is carried out.
• Communicates professionally with school leadership teams, support office staff, service providers, and contractors.
• Provides innovative and practical recommendations to improve electrical infrastructure reliability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Qualified Electrician with recognised trade certification
• A Wireman’s Licence is required (Mandatory)
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ electrical maintenance experience
• Experience working within commercial, educational, or multi-site environments advantageous
• Knowledge of electrical compliance regulations and health and safety standards
• Experience with generators, solar, inverters, or backup power systems is advantageous
• English language fluency
• Valid driver’s licence, with own vehicle required
• Police clearance certificate
• Grade 12 certificate
• Ability to work flexible hours or respond to emergency call-outs when required

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Purpose of Role:

• Security guards ensure that the school grounds and facilities are kept safe and secure during operational hours.
• Security guards are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to providing a world class learning environment for our scholars.

Requirements
Responsibilities:

• Close the school grounds daily manually (lock and key) and rearm the alarm.
• Ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors on campus by patrolling the grounds and monitoring the gate.
• Assist all visitors who arrive to the school by welcoming them, receiving their personal details, providing a guest pass, and directing them to the relevant staff members.
• Assist visitors as they leave the school by helping them to return their guest pass and sign out.
• Assist with dismissal procedures daily to ensure the safety of students.
• Adhere to the safety and security procedures of SPARK.
• Report safety and security issues to school leadership, including the arrival of suspicious persons, the delivery of suspicious packages, the loitering of people in close proximity to school grounds, or any suspicious behaviour by members of staff or visitors.
• Assist with ad hoc operational tasks, such as moving furniture, working with maintenance and gardening suppliers, collaborating with facilities maintenance staff, or setting up for events.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with school staff 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:

• English language fluency
• Police clearance certificate
• Grade 12 certificate
• Grade level B or C security certificate
• PSiRA registration

Experience

• Previous security guarding experience.

Skills and Mindset

• 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 School Operations Manager drives student achievement in the SPARK Schools network by ensuring that their school operates smoothly, efficiently, and to a consistent standard of excellence.
• The School Operations Manager is integral to the SPARK Schools culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Requirements
Responsibilities:

• Implement school­ wide systems and procedures (for example, arrivals, dismissals, cover timetables, study hall timetables, and examination administration) to facilitate student achievement and align with SPARK Schools network -wide best practice.
• Support scholar achievement by setting clear and high expectations for excellent facilitation and monitoring in all innovation hubs.
• Maintain a regular schedule of observations in all the innovation hubs and observation review meetings with blended learning facilitators to ensure that they can successfully plan online courses, execute monitoring and tracking, and implement SPARK Schools’ culture and behaviour management techniques.
• Facilitate professional development for operational staff & Blended Learning Facilitators on the implementation of school­wide systems, as well as personal and professional competencies. This includes designing and facilitating biweekly group sessions and individual one-on-one coaching sessions, as well as arranging for individual professional growth opportunities.
• Oversee the Office Manager’s administration of student information systems and student records.
• Ensure study hall attendance and late pick up is tracked accurately and submitted to billing on time.
• Ensure effective study material/resources are sourced and procured for high school scholars, in coordination with the Learning Model team.
• Implement a rigorous study hall product with measurable academic outcomes using data-driven strategies.
• Organise and manage the high school clubs as per the implementation guide.
• Manage the clubs and XC project budget, coordinating delivery of materials and resources in full and on time.
• Manage examination routines & procedures as outlined in the implementation guides and by DBE regulations.
• Organise and maintain relationships with extramural vendors.
• Line manage school site operational staff (office manager, facilities and maintenance staff, supervisors, and security guard) & Blended Learning Facilitators, including regular performance reviews.
• Manage all school inventory, including fixed assets (technology and furniture), stationery, cleaning supplies, and other resources.
• Conduct weekly asset checks of all Chromebooks for scholars and staff radios.
• Manage roaming Chromebook set and maintain a register, schedule and daily monitoring of roaming Chromebooks.
• Conduct monthly stock take and update asset counts.
• Oversee the maintenance of the school facility, including coordinating efforts amongst facilities and maintenance staff, SPARK Schools Support staff, outside vendors and suppliers, and security services.
• Maintain a daily schedule of facilities and grounds walk-arounds and observations, including lunch, break and study hall observations.
• Coordinate with the Procurement team at SPARK Support for fixed assets and consumables.
• Manage the site specific and study hall budgets.
• Participate in the selection of new school-based staff.
• Onboard new personnel.
• Understand and enforce network-wide policies and compliance requirements, including related Umalusi regulations.
• Lead the site-specific crisis management team.
• Understand and implement SPARK Schools crisis management strategy.
• Attend to sick or injured children and liaise with parents/guardians about their children.
• Attend to sick or injured staff and liaise with emergency contacts.
• Attend coaching 1:1s with the school principal and regular team meetings with the principal and assistant principal(s).
• 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree (SP & FET)
• SACE registration
• 2-3 years of classroom instruction
• 2-3 years operational management/leadership in a high school context
• Level 1 and 2 first aid certificates
• Clear criminal record
• English language fluency

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Position Purpose:

• SPARK Schools supervisors drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of lunch, break, and aftercare. SPARK Schools supervisors care for classes of students during lunch, break, and aftercare to ensure student achievement, health, and safety.
• Supervisors are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Requirements
Responsibilities:

• Supervise lunch and break during the instructional day.
• Ensure SPARK’s healthy food scheme is enforced with scholars by checking lunches.
• Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies.
• Supervise a class of students during aftercare, including homework completion if needed, play, and structured activities.
• Plan engaging enrichment experiences for students for the lengthened aftercare on Monday afternoons.
• Ensure all aftercare resources are used responsibly and effectively.
• Communicate professionally with parents and line managers about incidents, conflicts, or concerns that occur during aftercare.
• Communicate and collaborate with school leaders and staff as required.Ensure safety of all scholars during aftercare, including following network-wide procedures to scholar dismissal and late pick-up.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks, such as facilitating in the Learning Lab, covering for absent staff or setting up for events.
• 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications/criteria:

• English language fluency.
• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children
• Clear criminal record
• Grade 12 certificate
• Studying towards a First Year B.Ed Degree Preferred

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Purpose of Role:

• The Principal drives student achievement by leading a team of excellent staff to prepare SPARK scholars for university and beyond. The Principal sets a rigorous vision for student achievement and implements strategic steps to lead staff, families, students, and the greater community to fulfill that vision. The Principal collaborates with the Assistant Principal(s) and School Operations Manager to uphold high expectations for school culture, student achievement, and professional development.
• The Principal drives decision ­making within the SPARK Schools model in terms of the instructional program and school operations to ensure that every SPARK scholar is academically successful and an excellent representative of the SPARK core values. The Principal is integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

• Implement a highly rigorous and engaging instructional program that promotes content mastery, creative problem solving, and character development, which is consistent with SPARK Schools’ mission and vision.
• Use quantitative (assessment) and qualitative (anecdotal) data to drive decision-­making and instruction at the school.
• Create and maintain a school culture that values high achievement, strong character, and love for learning.
• Set ambitious goals, academically and otherwise, and holds staff and students accountable for achieving those results.
• Manage student behaviour and oversees the implementation of individualised plans for students who repeatedly do not meet SPARK Schools’ behavioural expectations.
• Promote a culture of self -reflection and continual improvement of effectiveness in staff.
• Facilitate the professional development of SPARK staff by keeping a consistent weekly observation and coaching cycle and collaborating with SPARK Support staff to provide relevant weekly professional development sessions.
• Conduct termly evaluations of SPARK staff to nurture their professional growth and leadership capacities.
• Facilitate a high-­achieving work environment where staff feel genuinely valued and supported.
• Build relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including parents, families, and the greater community, and leverages these relationships to increase student achievement.
• Lead termly and monthly school­-wide community events, leveraging the capacity of the school leadership team, teachers, and active parents for support.
• Manage the Assistant Principal(s) and facilitates their leadership development in the context of SPARK’s network­-wide leadership development program.
• Assist in the preparation and management of budgets with the School Operations Manager.
• Participate in the selection of new school based personnel.
• Responsible for the on-boarding of all new staff members.
• Define and share information about 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 3-4 years of excellent classroom instruction.
• Previous experience leading a team, preferably in a school context.
• Experience and practice with South African labour laws.

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