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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, partnersh...
Description
About SPARK Schools
SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.
SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 17 primary schools and 1 high school and serving over 13,500 families. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Intermediate/Senior Phase Virtual Teacher
Purpose of Role:
SPARK Schools virtual teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for virtual classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students. SPARK Schools Intermediate/Senior Phase virtual teachers are content specialists, who receive ongoing professional development customised for their past experience and individual needs. The Intermediate Phase teacher will be involved in the teaching of a core subject e.g. Math / Literacy and/or Natural or Social Science as well as other sub-core subjects alongside it, across grade levels.
Intermediate/Senior Phase virtual teachers are integral to the SPARK Schools culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.
Reports To: Intermediate Phase Virtual School Team Leader
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Plan for and be prepared to deliver virtual lessons to students from 7:30-4:00 pm (depending on grade level assignment and timetable) daily within content area specialisation.
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 virtual learning experiences and to create individualised behaviour and learning plans for all scholars.
Attend required professional development (virtual or in person).
Administer and mark formative and summative (termly)assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth.
Submit scholar results data when required.
Virtual SPARK educators should have a core focus on student achievement and should drive all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.
Be prepared to lead weekly virtual SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools Social Emotional Learning Curriculum.
Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
Communicate professionally with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
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.
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.
Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
B.Ed. degree or PGCE. Intermediate/Senior phase
Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications.
At least 1 year of teaching experience.
English language fluency.
Clear criminal record
Experience teaching in a SPARK School will be an advantage.
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.
We are looking for ‘’GEMS’’ with the following attributes
Grit: Persistence through challenges.
Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness
Benefits
SPARK offers:
fair market linked remuneration
performance-based annual bonuses and increases
above average/good annual leave
life, disability and funeral cover
employee wellness support
educational support & study leave
individualised professional development, support and mentorship
employee discount on school fees
opportunities for career growth
Position Type: Limited Duration Contract until end of Term 4 2021
Expiry date: Friday 06th August 2021 at 10H00am
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Location: SPARK Support, Rosebank or other school-based location, as coordinated with line manager.
This is an in-person working position, though delivery to scholars is virtual.
SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
Description
About SPARK Schools
SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.
SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 17 primary schools and 1 high school and serving over 13,500 families. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Foundation Phase Virtual Teacher
Purpose of Role:
SPARK Schools virtual teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for virtual classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students. SPARK Schools Foundation Phase virtual teachers are grade and/or content specialists, who receive ongoing professional development customised for their past experience and individual needs. The Foundation Phase teacher will be involved in the teaching of Math, Literacy, Life Orientation and SEL.
Foundation Phase virtual teachers are integral to the SPARK Schools culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.
Reports To: Foundation Phase Virtual School Team Leader
Requirements
Plan for and be prepared to deliver synchronous virtual lessons to students from 7:30-4:00 pm (depending on grade level assignment and timetable) daily within content and/or grade area specialisation.
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 virtual learning experiences and to create individualised behaviour and learning plans for all scholars.
Attend required professional development (virtual or in person).
Administer and mark formative and summative (termly)assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth.
Submit scholar results data when required.
Virtual SPARK educators should have a core focus on student achievement and should drive all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.
Be prepared to lead weekly virtual SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools Social Emotional Learning Curriculum.
Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
Communicate professionally with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
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.
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.
Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
B.Ed. degree or PGCE. Foundation Phase
Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications.
At least 1 year of teaching experience.
English language fluency.
Clear criminal record
Experience teaching in a SPARK School will be an advantage.
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.
We are looking for ‘’GEMS’’ with the following attributes
Grit: Persistence through challenges.
Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness
Benefits
SPARK offers:
fair market linked remuneration
performance-based annual bonuses and increases
above average/good annual leave
life, disability and funeral cover
employee wellness support
educational support & study leave
individualised professional development, support and mentorship
employee discount on school fees
opportunities for career growth
Position Type: Limited Duration Contract until end of Term 4 2021
Expiry date: Friday 06th August 2021 at 10H00am
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Location: SPARK Support, Rosebank or other school-based location, as coordinated with line manager.
This is an in-person working position, though delivery to scholars is virtual.
SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
Description
About SPARK Schools
SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provide transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.
SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 20 primary schools and 1 high school and serving over 10,500 families. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Reports To: Head of Marketing
Purpose of Role:
The Digital Marketer is responsible for implementing and managing all marketing campaigns specifically on digital channels. This role has two main aims:
To enhance brand awareness amongst our stakeholders using digital platforms.
To drive traffic to our social media pages and website, generating leads.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Establish a digital marketing roll out plan aligned with the overall marketing strategy
Define key performance indicators for digital marketing by channel and report on these KPIs on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Develop and manage digital marketing campaigns to drive online traffic to the company website, generating leads
Manage the company’s digital marketing agencies and ensure the quality of their outputs.
Maximise return on investment (ROI) on digital marketing spend.
Oversee the development and, maintenance of the company website
Track and analyse website traffic flow and report on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Continually optimise company website, social media pages and search engine optimisation (SEO) to generate quality leads for the sales team - ensuring lead targets are met
Develop a social media strategy and oversee the execution of that strategy
Ensure digital communications have a consistent tone and messaging aligned to the brand guide
Generate and track a list of keywords on Power BI
Timeously fix bugs in online platforms and content
Manage the creation and optimisation of online adverts
Oversee pay-per-click (PPC) advert management by the digital agency
Oversee digital marketing budget and ensure objectives are reached within budget parameters.
Create and conduct Net Promoter Score (NPS) surveys for staff and parents, collate data, generate and disseminate NPS Report
Manage the upload on virtual tours scans to the company website and work with the supplier to create new schools scans
Manage the generation of video content as required by the business
Identify new trends and technologies in digital marketing and recommend adoption of those most beneficial to SPARK Schools
Ensure that SPARK Schools remains at the forefront in industry developments
Conduct desktop research, including competitor and industry analysis and report on insights and learnings for the company
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in marketing - digital marketing qualifications/certifications a plus
Experience
2 - 4 years of experience in digital marketing or a closely related field
Experience managing PPC, SEO, Google Analytics, Adwords and working with HTML/Javascript, Facebook Ads, Twitter Ads and Instagram Ads
Experience using Power BI to visualise marketing data beneficial
Skills and Mindset
Excellent content creation skills as well as the ability to customise communication for an online audience
Creative skills - creative ability to devise digital communication strategies
Excellent presentation skills; ability to explain and report on key digital marketing concepts and metrics to senior executives
Strategic thinking
Ability to analyse incoming data and adjust digital marketing efforts in response to that data.
Ability to collaborate with other functional teams on digital communication
Project management skills essential; being methodical and organised, ability to prioritise projects and tasks, ability to work to deadlines and deliver intended outcomes
Proactive
Ability to keep return on investment (ROI) top of mind at all times.
Having competent knowledge about the organisation
Displays grit, high level of excellence, is mission & vision aligned and displays a high level of self-reflection (GEMS)
Qualities:
Grit: Persistence through challenges.
Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness
Benefits
SPARK offers:
fair market linked remuneration
performance-based annual bonuses and increases
above average/good annual leave
life, disability and funeral cover
employee wellness support
educational support & study leave
individualised professional development, support and mentorship
employee discount on school fees
opportunities for career growth
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa
SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
Description
About SPARK Schools
SPARK Schools is a network of affordable private schools implementing Africa’s first blended learning model for primary school students in South Africa. SPARK Schools provide transformational education innovation through our blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.
The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation, operating 17 primary schools and 1 high school and serving over 13 500 families. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Reports To: Principal
Purpose of Role:
The Assistant Principal drives student achievement as an instructional leader by providing excellent instructional coaching and professional development to benefit classroom instruction and the Learning Lab. The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in providing teachers, blended learning facilitators, and PE coaches the training and support necessary to be highly effective, professional educators.
The Assistant Principal is integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars
Responsibilities:
Ensure the continual professional development of our educators by coaching members of the instructional staff to the successful completion of the goals set in their individualised professional growth plans. This includes designing and facilitating weekly professional development sessions for the whole faculty, as well as arranging for individual professional growth opportunities.
Support student achievement by setting clear and high expectations for excellent teaching in all content areas. Maintain a regular schedule of observations in all learning spaces and observation review meetings with educators to ensure that they can successfully plan instruction, execute instruction, and implement SPARK Schools’ culture and behaviour management techniques.
Implement the network’s rigorous curriculum, which aligns to and extends the South African national curriculum.
Implement online curriculum and small group tutoring in the Learning Lab that aligns to and extends what is taught by classroom teachers.
Facilitate an assessment and data analysis cycle that allows instructional staff to analyse student performance and identify areas for targeted instruction.
Collaborate with school leadership team to manage instructional staff, including facilitating termly and final evaluations.
Participate in the selection of new school-based personnel.
Responsible for the onboarding of instructional staff members.
Define and share information about network-wide policies and procedures to parents, students, staff and community.
Implement disciplinary policies and procedures.
Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
Requirements
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
English language fluency.
Clear criminal record.
Grade 12 Certificate.
Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree.
SACE registration.
Experience:
Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
At least 2 years of excellent classroom instruction.
Previous experience leading a team.
Experience and practice with labour laws.
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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We are looking for ‘’GEMS’’ with the following attributes:
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.
Benefits
SPARK offers:
fair market linked remuneration
performance-based annual bonuses and increases
above average/good annual leave
life, disability and funeral cover
employee wellness support
educational support & study leave
individualised professional development, support and mentorship
employee discount on school fees
opportunities for career growth
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Location:
SPARK Rosslyn Hub
Expiry date: Friday 27th August 2021 at 08H00
SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
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