Jobs at SPARK Schools

Responsibilities:

• Perform regular inspections of the school’s facilities to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs, fixing leaks, and repairing broken/damaged building fixtures.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, including pipes, taps, toilets, basins, kitchen sinks. 
• Clear blockages in drains and sewage systems as needed.
• Perform minor carpentry tasks, such as repairing doors, windows, and furniture.
• Patch and paint walls, ceilings, and other surfaces as needed.
• Address any minor construction needs.
• Maintain records of all maintenance and repair work conducted.
• Report any major maintenance issues or safety concerns to the facilities team lead or school administration.
• Assist with the setup of equipment and furniture for school events, meetings, and activities.
• Ensure that all facilities are clean and presentable before and after events.
• Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies, such as power outages or plumbing leaks.
• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers on major repairs and maintenance projects.
• Attend to the upkeep of the school grounds - maintaining lawns, pruning of trees, removal of weeds, parking areas and outdoor repairs
• 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.
• 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/Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications and Criteria

• English language fluency
• Previous maintenance and/or grounds keeping experience
• Clear/Clean Criminal Record
• Grade 12 certificate

 Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

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Key Responsibilities 

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery 

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

Collaboration & Planning 

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

Scholar Progress Monitoring

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

Scholar Supervision and Monitoring 

• Supervise lunch and break during the instructional day 
• School patrols 
• Bathroom supervision 
• Ensure SPARK’s healthy food scheme is enforced with students by checking lunches  

Character Development & Culture Building 

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

Professionalism & Stakeholder Engagement 

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

Compliance & Safety 

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

Minimum Qualifications 

• Fluency in English
• Matric + NQF Level ⅘ and in progress to obtain B.Ed (SP/FET) - Mathematics
• Clear criminal record

Qualities:

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

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

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Responsibilities:

Record Keeping & Documentation

• Maintain accurate scholar information records on the scholar information system, including daily scholar attendance.
• Provide school tours to prospective parents and serve as a liaison during the enrolment process, including collecting personal documentation for enrolment files.
• Follow up with parents regarding scholar absences, and communicate relevant information to the school administration.
• Responsible for assisting with the completion of the study hall billing spreadsheet, overseen by the School Operations and Blended Learning Manager.
• Volunteer hours, tracking and reporting.
• Responsible for staff attendance, tracking and reporting.

Visitor & Stakeholder Management

• Direct visitors and stakeholders to the appropriate departments or staff members.
• Provide school tours to prospective parents and serve as a liaison during the enrolment process.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with school staff as required.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
• Conduct collections with parents owing school fees.

Facilities & Inventory Management

• Assist in managing day­-to-­day facilities and maintenance issues, including facilitating visits by maintenance suppliers.
• Assist the School Operations and Blended Learning Manager with managing all school inventory, including fixed assets (technology and furniture), stationery, cleaning supplies, and other resources.
• Receive delivery of supplies.

Clerical & Administrative Duties

• Perform clerical duties, including answering phones, taking and distributing messages, and corresponding with parents and staff members via email.
• Provide clerical support to school administration, such as typing documents, filing, and organising paperwork.

Health & Safety 

• Attend to sick or injured children and liaise with parents/guardians about their children.
• Issue tardy slips or admit notes for scholars returning to school after an absence.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate and collaborate professionally with school staff as required.
• Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Currently in third or fourth year studying towards an Undergraduate degree
• 1-2 years experience as an office administrator and/or office management
• Previous experience managing or working with high school-aged children
• English language fluency
• Clear/Clean criminal record
• First aid certificate

Experience

• Previous experience managing or working with high school-aged children.
• Administration.
• Customer service.
• Basic understanding of labour laws
• Skills and Mindset

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:

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Independently plan and deliver all academic lessons both in-person and distance learning.
• Teach high-impact grades or core subjects.
• Deliver 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

Collaboration & Planning

• Lead grade-wide or subject-wide initiatives (e.g., moderation, data tracking).
• Design and implement high-quality Individualised Behaviour and Learning Plans (IBLPs).
• Participate in and co-lead professional development sessions and ongoing instructional coaching.
• Review lesson plans and observe lessons
• Resource creation and implementation monitoring
• Co-creation of lesson planning and lesson materials

Scholar Progress Monitoring

• Administer formative and termly assessments to track academic performance.
• Submit and analyse scholar data to monitor growth and implement data-driven interventions.
• Plan and implement academic support programmes for low-performing scholars and enrichment for high-performing scholars.
• Monitoring the improvement of scholar performance through academic support programs
• Monitor scholar progress in the Innovation HUB (online program engagement)

Character Development & Culture Building

• Lead CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and facilitate scholar reflection activities.
• Co-create CQ program
• Lead training and development of culture and CQ for staff
• Plan, drive and participate in culture events and initiatives   
• Contribute to scholars' careers and tertiary preparation initiatives.
• Uphold and promote SPARK’s behaviour management strategies and cultural values.
• Promote an inclusive school environment that drive diversity, equity and inclusion

Professionalism & Stakeholder Management

• 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
• Submit scholar data and records as required.

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

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.