SPARK Schools is a network of affordable private schools implementing Africa’s first blended learning model for primary school students. Students learn in both the traditional classroom setting and our innovative Learning Lab. The SPARK Schools model combines highly engaging classroom teaching, individualised instruction in the Learning Lab, partner...
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Strategic Leadership:
- Working with the Headmaster and Senior Leadership Team to shape the school's vision, aims, and objectives, and to develop the policies that will achieve them.
Academic Leadership:
- Overseeing the curriculum, assessment, and teaching and learning strategies to ensure high standards of education and student achievement. This may involve monitoring student progress, evaluating the effectiveness of teaching methods, and supporting staff development.
- Monitor and evaluate 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.
- Managing quality of teaching and learning to ensure excellent academic outcomes in all departments
- Running grade 12 exams in alignment with DBE standards
- Promote the adoption of innovative educational practices that reflect current global trends, such as project-based learning, technology integration, and global competencies to ensure that SPARK scholars are prepared for both university and careers.
- Drive the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the curriculum, encouraging scholars to engage with global challenges and solutions.
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.
Scholar Culture and Behaviour Management:
- Leading and developing the school's pastoral care program, including student well-being, behaviour management, and support services.
- Upholding behavior management processes and policies
- Ensure that scholar culture initiatives are held in school to uphold a positive, proud scholar culture that aligns with the CQ curriculum and SPARK core values
- Oversee the development and implementation of individualised behaviour support plans for scholars struggling to meet behavioural expectations, focusing on restorative justice approaches and fostering personal responsibility.
- Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principals and Counseling Teams to ensure a robust system of scholar support, including mental health resources and social-emotional development programs.
- 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.
- Lead the scholar support 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.
Staff Management:
- Supporting and motivating staff, contributing to recruitment and retention, and promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Onboarding new staff members on vision, mission, model of the school
- Lead mid-managers in school to drive implementation in all areas of the school
- Implement rigorous systems for monitoring and evaluation, ensuring continuous improvement across both academic and non-academic areas of the school.
- Hold staff and scholars accountable for high performance standards, with regular check-ins and review meetings to assess progress toward school-wide goals.
School Operations:
- Ensuring the smooth running of the school, including resource management, and the effective implementation of school policies.
- DBE and UMALUSI compliance
- Ensure all stakeholders are aligned to and uphold operational procedures and protocols.
Stakeholder Management:
- Maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, and the wider community
- Lead Parent Conference Meetings or Community Meetings
- Actively engage parents, families, and the wider community in the educational process, creating a strong support network around each scholar to enhance accountability and achievement. .
Deputizing:
- Standing in for the Headmaster in their absence, taking on their responsibilities and making decisions on their behalf. 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.
Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:
- English language fluency
- Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree; Honours or Master’s in Education preferred
- Familiarity with high school matric requirements including Senior and FET phase CAPS curricula,
- SACE registration
- A clear criminal record
- Completed at least 3-5 years of excellent classroom instruction in intermediate, senior or FET phase
- Management experience in a school environment.
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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Strategic Leadership:
- Working with the Headmaster and Senior Leadership Team to shape the school's vision, aims, and objectives, and to develop the policies that will achieve them.
Academic Leadership:
- Overseeing the curriculum, assessment, and teaching and learning strategies to ensure high standards of education and student achievement. This may involve monitoring student progress, evaluating the effectiveness of teaching methods, and supporting staff development.
- Monitor and evaluate 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.
- Managing quality of teaching and learning to ensure excellent academic outcomes in all departments
- Running grade 12 exams in alignment with DBE standards
- Promote the adoption of innovative educational practices that reflect current global trends, such as project-based learning, technology integration, and global competencies to ensure that SPARK scholars are prepared for both university and careers.
- Drive the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the curriculum, encouraging scholars to engage with global challenges and solutions.
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.
Scholar Culture and Behaviour Management:
- Leading and developing the school's pastoral care program, including student well-being, behaviour management, and support services.
- Upholding behavior management processes and policies
- Ensure that scholar culture initiatives are held in school to uphold a positive, proud scholar culture that aligns with the CQ curriculum and SPARK core values
- Oversee the development and implementation of individualised behaviour support plans for scholars struggling to meet behavioural expectations, focusing on restorative justice approaches and fostering personal responsibility.
- Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principals and Counseling Teams to ensure a robust system of scholar support, including mental health resources and social-emotional development programs.
- 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.
- Lead the scholar support 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.
Staff Management:
- Supporting and motivating staff, contributing to recruitment and retention, and promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Onboarding new staff members on vision, mission, model of the school
- Lead mid-managers in school to drive implementation in all areas of the school
- Implement rigorous systems for monitoring and evaluation, ensuring continuous improvement across both academic and non-academic areas of the school.
- Hold staff and scholars accountable for high performance standards, with regular check-ins and review meetings to assess progress toward school-wide goals.
School Operations:
- Ensuring the smooth running of the school, including resource management, and the effective implementation of school policies.
- DBE and UMALUSI compliance
- Ensure all stakeholders are aligned to and uphold operational procedures and protocols.
Stakeholder Management:
- Maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, and the wider community
- Lead Parent Conference Meetings or Community Meetings
- Actively engage parents, families, and the wider community in the educational process, creating a strong support network around each scholar to enhance accountability and achievement. .
Deputizing:
- Standing in for the Headmaster in their absence, taking on their responsibilities and making decisions on their behalf. 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.
Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:
- English language fluency
- Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree; Honours or Master’s in Education preferred
- Familiarity with high school matric requirements including Senior and FET phase CAPS curricula,
- SACE registration
- A clear criminal record
- Completed at least 3-5 years of excellent classroom instruction in intermediate, senior or FET phase
- Management experience in a school environment.
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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Strategic Leadership:
- Working with the Headmaster and Senior Leadership Team to shape the school's vision, aims, and objectives, and to develop the policies that will achieve them.
Academic Leadership:
- Overseeing the curriculum, assessment, and teaching and learning strategies to ensure high standards of education and student achievement. This may involve monitoring student progress, evaluating the effectiveness of teaching methods, and supporting staff development.
- Monitor and evaluate 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.
- Managing quality of teaching and learning to ensure excellent academic outcomes in all departments
- Running grade 12 exams in alignment with DBE standards
- Promote the adoption of innovative educational practices that reflect current global trends, such as project-based learning, technology integration, and global competencies to ensure that SPARK scholars are prepared for both university and careers.
- Drive the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the curriculum, encouraging scholars to engage with global challenges and solutions.
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.
Scholar Culture and Behaviour Management:
- Leading and developing the school's pastoral care program, including student well-being, behaviour management, and support services.
- Upholding behavior management processes and policies
- Ensure that scholar culture initiatives are held in school to uphold a positive, proud scholar culture that aligns with the CQ curriculum and SPARK core values
- Oversee the development and implementation of individualised behaviour support plans for scholars struggling to meet behavioural expectations, focusing on restorative justice approaches and fostering personal responsibility.
- Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principals and Counseling Teams to ensure a robust system of scholar support, including mental health resources and social-emotional development programs.
- 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.
- Lead the scholar support 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.
Staff Management:
- Supporting and motivating staff, contributing to recruitment and retention, and promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Onboarding new staff members on vision, mission, model of the school
- Lead mid-managers in school to drive implementation in all areas of the school
- Implement rigorous systems for monitoring and evaluation, ensuring continuous improvement across both academic and non-academic areas of the school.
- Hold staff and scholars accountable for high performance standards, with regular check-ins and review meetings to assess progress toward school-wide goals.
School Operations:
- Ensuring the smooth running of the school, including resource management, and the effective implementation of school policies.
- DBE and UMALUSI compliance
- Ensure all stakeholders are aligned to and uphold operational procedures and protocols.
Stakeholder Management:
- Maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, and the wider community
- Lead Parent Conference Meetings or Community Meetings
- Actively engage parents, families, and the wider community in the educational process, creating a strong support network around each scholar to enhance accountability and achievement. .
Deputizing:
- Standing in for the Headmaster in their absence, taking on their responsibilities and making decisions on their behalf. 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.
Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:
- English language fluency
- Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree; Honours or Master’s in Education preferred
- Familiarity with high school matric requirements including Senior and FET phase CAPS curricula,
- SACE registration
- A clear criminal record
- Completed at least 3-5 years of excellent classroom instruction in intermediate, senior or FET phase
- Management experience in a school environment.
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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Strategic Leadership:
- Working with the Headmaster and Senior Leadership Team to shape the school's vision, aims, and objectives, and to develop the policies that will achieve them.
Academic Leadership:
- Overseeing the curriculum, assessment, and teaching and learning strategies to ensure high standards of education and student achievement. This may involve monitoring student progress, evaluating the effectiveness of teaching methods, and supporting staff development.
- Monitor and evaluate 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.
- Managing quality of teaching and learning to ensure excellent academic outcomes in all departments
- Running grade 12 exams in alignment with DBE standards
- Promote the adoption of innovative educational practices that reflect current global trends, such as project-based learning, technology integration, and global competencies to ensure that SPARK scholars are prepared for both university and careers.
- Drive the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the curriculum, encouraging scholars to engage with global challenges and solutions.
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.
Scholar Culture and Behaviour Management:
- Leading and developing the school's pastoral care program, including student well-being, behaviour management, and support services.
- Upholding behavior management processes and policies
- Ensure that scholar culture initiatives are held in school to uphold a positive, proud scholar culture that aligns with the CQ curriculum and SPARK core values
- Oversee the development and implementation of individualised behaviour support plans for scholars struggling to meet behavioural expectations, focusing on restorative justice approaches and fostering personal responsibility.
- Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principals and Counseling Teams to ensure a robust system of scholar support, including mental health resources and social-emotional development programs.
- 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.
- Lead the scholar support 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.
Staff Management:
- Supporting and motivating staff, contributing to recruitment and retention, and promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.
- Onboarding new staff members on vision, mission, model of the school
- Lead mid-managers in school to drive implementation in all areas of the school
- Implement rigorous systems for monitoring and evaluation, ensuring continuous improvement across both academic and non-academic areas of the school.
- Hold staff and scholars accountable for high performance standards, with regular check-ins and review meetings to assess progress toward school-wide goals.
School Operations:
- Ensuring the smooth running of the school, including resource management, and the effective implementation of school policies.
- DBE and UMALUSI compliance
- Ensure all stakeholders are aligned to and uphold operational procedures and protocols.
Stakeholder Management:
- Maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, and the wider community
- Lead Parent Conference Meetings or Community Meetings
- Actively engage parents, families, and the wider community in the educational process, creating a strong support network around each scholar to enhance accountability and achievement. .
Deputizing:
- Standing in for the Headmaster in their absence, taking on their responsibilities and making decisions on their behalf. 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.
Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:
- English language fluency
- Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree; Honours or Master’s in Education preferred
- Familiarity with high school matric requirements including Senior and FET phase CAPS curricula,
- SACE registration
- A clear criminal record
- Completed at least 3-5 years of excellent classroom instruction in intermediate, senior or FET phase
- Management experience in a school environment.
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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Responsibilities:
- Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons in English, Social Science and Personal and Social Well-being to students, depending on the grade level and timetable.
- 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 and 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 and mark weekly and termly formative and summative 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. Intermediate/Senior 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/clean criminal record
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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
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Responsibilities:
- Plan for, teach and co-teach face-to-face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and club 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 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 and requirements:
- English language fluency - Required
- isiXhosa language fluency - Required
- Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree in IsiXhosa Home Language Senior/FET or isiXhosa First Additional Language Senior/FET
- Minimum 3-5 years teaching experience including Grd 11 and Grd 12 experience preferred
- SACE registration
- Clear/Clean criminal record
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Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Partnership and Organisational Development
- Collaborate with school and operational leadership to identify workforce needs, ensure the effective alignment of human capital strategies with organisational goals, and support the development of a high-performing culture.
- Provide strategic input on human capital planning, including workforce forecasting, talent needs, and resource allocation.
- Contribute to leadership discussions on organisational design and change management initiatives, ensuring alignment with the school’s long-term goals.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to understand and address human capital needs.
Administration, Data, and Reporting
- Prepare and analyse weekly, monthly, and quarterly HR reports, including employee metrics, turnover rates, and compliance reports.
- Maintain and update the IR Database, ensuring accuracy in performance management tracking and process compliance.
- Collect, interpret, and present HR data to provide insights for improving organisational performance and compliance.
- Manage physical and digital filing systems in accordance with Department of Employment and Labour requirements.
Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Support
- Collaborate with hiring managers and the Recruitment Team to ensure accurate, up-to-date job descriptions across school operational and educator roles.
- Participate in the recruitment process and support interview panels as needed.
- Educate hiring teams on best practices in recruitment, including competency-based selection, fair candidate evaluation, and avoidance of unconscious bias.
Training and Development
- Identify training needs and recommend opportunities to foster skill development within teams, providing insights to the Head of HC.
- Develop and facilitate training on HC policies, employee relations, and compliance, ensuring that leaders have the tools to manage effectively.
- Manage employee induction and onboarding processes, ensuring thorough completion and compliance with company standards.
- Partner with school leaders to ensure training records are kept accurately and regularly submitted.
Employee and Labour Relations
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance on labour law, disciplinary procedures, grievances, and dispute resolution in compliance with statutory requirements and best practices.
- Coach line managers on labour relations policies and conflict resolution techniques to strengthen their management capabilities.
- Lead investigations, draft documentation, and oversee the resolution of ER/IR cases, maintaining compliance and minimising legal risk.
- Ensure fair and consistent application of discipline across the organisation, escalating concerns to protect the company’s interests.
- Support line managers in identifying and implementing measures to enhance productivity and employee engagement.
Employment Equity and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Employment Equity (EE) requirements, coordinating EE forum meetings and supporting the submission of EE plans and reports.
- Contribute to BBBEE submissions and compliance initiatives, supporting company diversity goals.
- Liaise with the Department of Employment and Labour on compliance issues and handle inspections as required.
Performance Management
- Support line managers in administering performance management processes, ensuring they are objective, measurable, and aligned with organisational standards.
- Provide guidance on setting KPIs, conducting performance reviews, and managing performance improvement plans.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a human capital or HR generalist role, ideally in an education or non-profit setting.
- Proven expertise in employee relations, labour law, recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Experience with HRIS platforms, particularly SAGE 300, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of South African employment laws, including Labour Relations Act, EE Act, and BBBEE.
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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:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications Qualities:
- Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate
- 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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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 Computer Application Studies - Senior/FET Phase
- SACE registration
- Clear/Clean criminal record
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Responsibilities:
- Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons in English, Social Science and Personal and Social Well-being to students, depending on the grade level and timetable.
- 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 and 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 and mark weekly and termly formative and summative 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. Intermediate/Senior 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/clean criminal record
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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 and 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 and mark weekly and termly formative and summative 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/clean criminal record
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Responsibilities:
- Create a positive student culture around online learning and independent work time and maintain high behavioural expectations for all students.
- Actively “coach” students on all computer programs and ensure that the educational software used in the lab effectively meets the needs of students.
- Create and submit lesson plans for project-based learning, in collaboration with intermediate phase teachers
- Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators to create individualized learning plans for students.
- Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies.
- Incorporate SPARK SEL (Social Emotional Learning) curriculum with scholars.
- Ensure all educational resources and assets are used responsibly and effectively.
- Report all damages to hardware to the School Operations Manager and fill out relevant incident reports if needed.
- Optimize timetables to ensure learning time is managed well.
- 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.
- 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.
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