Hot Jobs at SPARK Schools

Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools Agricultural Science and Geography FET Educators are content specialists in Agricultural Science and Geography. SPARK high school educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.  
• Agricultural Science and Geography FET Educators are integral to the SPARK Schools’ culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

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 B.Ed or PGCE degree in Agricultural Science/Geography FET Phase
• experience teaching Grades 10 - 12.
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

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Purpose of the role:

• SPARK’s technology ecosystem, spanning a scholar information system, CRM, ERP, and multiple integrated platforms, is the operational backbone of a 26-school network. That ecosystem must be scalable, secure, and reliable. The Senior Software Developer exists to ensure it is architecting solutions that meet SPARK’s current needs, designing for future growth, and building a development team that can sustain and extend that infrastructure.
• SPARK believes that software excellence is a multiplier, well-built systems reduce administrative burden, enable data-driven decisions, and free teachers to focus on scholars. This role makes software excellence a consistent standard through architectural rigor, quality code practices, and a team culture where every developer grows.

Reports To: Head of IT

Requirements
Responsibilities:

• High-quality, scalable software solutions are designed and delivered on time meeting both technical standards and SPARK’s operational requirements across core systems.
• SPARK’s software architecture is robust, secure, and capable of supporting the growth of a 26-school network with technical debt tracked and addressed each sprint.
• Junior developers grow in capability and confidence through structured mentorship, constructive code reviews, and consistent technical guidance.
• Code quality standards are set, enforced, and continuously improved with defect rates and production incidents trending downward quarter-on-quarter.
• Technical documentation for all major systems, APIs, and architectural decisions is current, complete, and accessible to the full development team.

What we are looking for:

SPARK is high-expectations, high-support, and high-pace. You will thrive here if you are:

• SPARK is high-expectations, high-support, and high-pace. You will thrive here if you are:
• Architecturally minded, you design for scalability and maintainability, not just immediate function.
• A natural mentor: you find genuine satisfaction in a junior developer’s growth, not just in your own technical achievement.
• Quality-obsessed: you hold the whole team to the same standard you hold yourself, and you do it through coaching, not criticism.
• Stakeholder-fluent, you translate complex business requirements into technical solutions without condescension.
• Proactive about technical debt: you track it, prioritise it, and resolve it per sprint, you do not let it accumulate.
• Mission-connected: you understand that the systems you build directly shape how 16,000 scholars experience their education.

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; or equivalent demonstrated professional experience
• Registration: Not applicable
• Experience: Minimum 7–10 years in software development with at least 2 years in a senior or technical lead role; multiple languages and frameworks required
• Language: Strong command of English (written and spoken)
• Criminal Record: Clear criminal record, SAPS clearance certificate required

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Purpose of the role:

• To design, build, and analyse data across SPARK Schools' academic, financial, and operational systems, delivering trusted pipelines, insight, and recommendations that inform decision-making at every level of the network.

Reports To: Business Intelligence & Analytics Manager

Requirements
Responsibilities:

•  Reliable data pipelines and models deliver accurate, timely, and well-governed data across SPARK's core systems, from source to reporting layer.
• An Azure-based data lake and warehouse architecture is built and maintained to support scalable, secure, and multi-site reporting.
• Business stakeholders receive analysis and insight, not just dashboards — with clear recommendations that inform school and operational decisions.
• Data quality, consistency, and documentation are actively maintained across all datasets used school-wide.
• Reporting and analytics processes are continuously improved, reducing manual effort and increasing self-service capability for other teams.

What we are looking for:

SPARK is high-expectations, high-support, and high-pace. You will thrive here if you are:

• Equally comfortable in SQL, Python, and Power BI and curious about the next layer up in Azure and AI-in-BI.
• Meticulous about data quality, you don't ship a dashboard until the numbers reconcile.
• A translator: able to move fluently between a query editor and a conversation with a school principal.
• Independent enough to own delivery end-to-end, humble enough to peer review and be peer reviewed.
• A systemic thinker, you see a broken report and want to fix the pipeline behind it, not just the number on the screen.
• Motivated by impact, you want your work to change what happens in classrooms and boardrooms, not just fill a page.

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Qualification: Degree in statistics, data, or computer science, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft) advantageous
• Registration: Not applicable
• Experience: 4–6 years in data analysis or BI, including working knowledge of at least one project delivered on Azure and Power BI
• Language: Strong command of English (written and spoken); additional South African language advantageous
• Criminal record: Clear criminal record - SAPS clearance certificate required

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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.

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 Creative Arts - Senior & FET Phase
• 1-2 Years of experience in a High School Context
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

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Requirements

• SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools FET Phase Tourism Educators are content specialists in Tourism. 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 Tourism 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

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 experience in teaching
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree in Tourism Studies FET Phase
• SACE registration
• Clear 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 Senior Phase English Home Language Educators are content specialists in English language and literacy. SPARK high school Senior Phase educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum. Senior Phase Educators are integral to the SPARK Schools’ culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

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

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Purpose of Role

• SPARK Schools Facilities Team Lead ensure that the school property (buildings as well as grounds) is well maintained and in a good condition. They are leading the security, cleaning and maintenance staff at the school. The facilities team lead is integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to providing a world-class learning environment for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

Property Maintenance & Repairs

• Plan, schedule and execute preventative, proactive and reactive maintenance on the school property in a timely and efficient manner
• Undertake items of repair or maintenance on the school property in order to ensure ongoing safety of scholars and staff. Make sure that the repairs and maintenance is signed off prior to execution.
• Install ceiling boards, dry-walling, windows, fences, gates, doors, carpets, tiling, brickwork and/or other installation elements according to the correct building regulations.
• Perform plumbing duties including unblocking toilets, sinks and drains; and install new piping and repairs to any existing fixtures according to the correct building regulations.
• Perform minor electrical repairs and fixings under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Conduct any roof maintenance such as cleaning and maintaining all gutters, roof tiles and waterproofing, as well as cutting trusses according to the correct safety procedures and protocols.
• Assist with minor project work and/or SPARK building expansions when required.
• Execute improvements of current building structures (incl. painting). This includes suggesting ideas or solutions for facilities improvement, beautification and maintenance.
• Work with the Landscaping suppliers or internal team members to ensure that buildings, facilities and surrounding areas are neat, tidy and maintained to the agreed upon standard.
• Periodically inspect buildings, grounds, equipment and other facilities to identify any issues, risks and/or hazards.
• Report and attend to any identified issues in a safe and timely manner; and/or plan to fix the issues depending on their priority.
• Document and record inspections and identified issues in a timely manner.
• Follow best operating practices and quality assurance when undertaking maintenance tasks/repairs and building work.
• Attend to assigned tickets from the facilities service desk within SLA. This includes planning and managing assigned tickets to ensure they are delivered on-time and to standard.
• Supervision of cleaning and cleaning staff.
• Regular sessions with the teams to ensure coordination and focus, motivation etc
• Sign off on external service provider job cards. Equipment & Materials Management
• Manage all tools and equipment to ensure they are in good working condition at all times.
• Oversee maintenance of small portable equipment to appropriate safety standards.
• On a monthly basis, conduct periodic quality checks/inspections on equipment to ensure everything is up to standard.
• Conduct vehicle checks on a daily basis, and flag any identified problems, services due, etc, in a timely manner.
• Report any damaged or lost items or equipment to Direct Manager for fixing and/or replacement as and when required.
• Provide a list of tools, equipment and/or materials to Direct Manager that will enable successful execution of building repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain and update an inventory record for tools, equipment and/or materials to accurately reflect what is on hand or in stock at all times. Security, Health and Safety Compliance
• Adhere to all security, health and safety compliance regulations, protocols and procedures when conducting any repairs and maintenance on site – this includes wearing the correct PPE at all times.
• Update Health and Safety file on a regular basis to ensure compliance at all times. This includes completing and filing relevant Health and Safety checklists, risk assessments and other important documentation.
• Depending on the nature of work (i.e. hot work / welding, working on heights, confined spaces, etc) conduct risk assessment(s) before completing any project or task. Ensure that all risks are identified, recorded and mitigated in a safe and efficient way.
• Make an effort to stay up to date with Health & Safety compliance and SANS standards.
• Work closely with the Security, Health and Safety Officer when required to ensure that buildings, grounds, workspaces and planned maintenance projects comply with the correct regulations.

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Completed Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Completed certificate in a specialised, related field (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Building, Carpentry or Plumbing)
• English language proficiency & fluency
• Good literacy & numeracy skills
• Valid South African drivers’ licence
• Police clearance certificate
• Computer literate
• Maintenance & groundskeeping experience
• Experience using small industrial/mechanical power tools
• Experience in a specialised, related field (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Building, Carpentry or Plumbing)
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures & precautions and building regulations
• Ability to carry/handle items & goods

Competencies:

• 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.

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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:

• Plan 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

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:

• The Customer Service Agent will play a key role in the day to day operations of the Customer Services Team. As the first point of contact with customers, existing parents, academic and school operations team members, this position will play an integral role in providing memorable and delightful customer experiences across all communication channels.
• This Agent will act as a single point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders, including taking ownership of and resolving all their queries or challenges with a sense of urgency. In addition, the Customer Service Agent will be required to be accountable until a resolution is reached.
• As a representative, the Customer Service Agent will need to supply information to potential customers about the product, follow up with current clients about satisfaction, and solicit new customers. Additionally, customer input is provided to developers and researchers to supply information for potential future product development.
• This role will entail proactively managing leads and converting prospects or opportunities to finalise their online application forms. It is imperative for this person to continuously follow up with prospective parents to ensure quick turnaround times for application finalisation and the submission of all the required documentation within Service Level Agreements.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Actively engage all leads (Expressions of Interest) received within the required service levels to ensure the team achieves specified conversion ratios.
• Contact potential clients and sell SPARK products with focus on filling our Schools Network to 100% capacity.
• Answer inbound calls from customers, existing parents, academic staff and school operations staff with regards to all their queries and administrative requirements.
• Deal with and resolve all unsolicited queries and complaints pertaining to SPARK Schools and engage with different stakeholders to resolve these within the agreed Service level Agreements.
• Update information on the customer service system and other relevant platforms used in fulfilling the required tasks.
• Provide quality customer engagement and service for every request for relevant information and clearly communicate with customers, existing parents, academic staff and school operations staff.
• Provide differentiated services based on the needs of the customer, parent, academic staff and school operations staff.
• Effectively diagnose customer needs via phone, webchat, email and other available omni-channels. Work closely with the Marketing Team to immediately resolve service delivery failures via social media and other channels once diagnosed.
• Be a strong brand ambassador who can deliver exceptional service to customers, parents, academic staff and school operations staff.
• Deliver memorable positive experiences for every prospective parent and stakeholder.
• Accurately and confidently handle all customer, parent, academic staff and school operations staff enquiries using effective communication, active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Act as a subject matter expert on all enrollment and accounts related processes and procedures.
• Be customer-focused and strive to convert first call resolution results.
• Pro-actively defuse problems or issues and provide feedback to the respective teams impacted or affected.
• Champion enhanced customer satisfaction levels, loyalty, advocacy and positive word of mouth.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of our customer service and suggest continuous process improvements and system enhancements to ensure customer satisfaction exceeds expected service levels and that sales targets are reached.
• Collaborate with school leaders and office managers to ensure that all information is transmitted to school sites as per the agreed policies and procedures.
• Participate in and drive own/personal professional development.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK events and with all stakeholders.
• Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.
• Actively participate in School Open Days.
• Ad-hoc activities and tasks as agreed from time to time.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Matric (Essential).
• Customer Experience or Sales Certification/Training (Essential)
• Undergraduate Degree / Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• At least 2 years demonstrable experience meeting and exceeding sales targets
• At least 2 years in a customer-centric contact center and/or customer-facing environment
• At least 2 years in a tele sales and/or sales operational environment

Skills and Mindset:

• Focus first and foremost on students and their families, demonstrating a positive “whatever it takes” attitude.
• Must be able to read and write English at a professional level. Digital dexterity (typing) is required.
• Bilingual - Ability to speak English and another South African comparable language is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the internet is required. Must be able to use email.
• High levels of accountability and ownership to meet sales targets.
• Detail focused and completes tasks timeously.
• Collaborate and operate with a team mindset and fostering a positive team spirit
• Show humility and appreciate respectful and constructive feedback.
• Seek to innovate, grow professionally, and share leading practices.
• Multitask and demonstrate efficiency in time management and lead conversion.
• Gather data, compile information from multiple sources, and present findings clearly
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Celebrate successes and engage in solutions-oriented thinking when presented with a challenge.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to work is essential. Must enjoy the challenge of making contact with customers.
• Displays grit, high level of excellence, is mission & vision aligned and displays a high level of self-reflection (GEMS)

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools Assistant 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 practising instructional delivery, while building content knowledge and pedagogical skills aligned to SPARK’s academic and cultural model.

Requirements
Responsibilities:
Instruction & Curriculum Delivery 

• Co-plan and co-teach both in-person and distance learning lessons. 
• Lead and facilitate intervention and acceleration sessions 
• 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 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.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency.
• Police clearance certificate.
• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Studying part­-time towards a B.Ed. or PGCE in the Intermediate or Senior Phase (3rd or 4th Year), with a view to becoming a qualified teacher.
• Provisional SACE registration

Experience:

• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technology.

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.