Jobs at SPARK Schools

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.

SPARK values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and 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

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Purpose of Role:

• The FET Academic Lead (Grade 12 Focus) is the academic and compliance lead for the FET phase, with direct and primary accountability for Grade 12 outcomes. The role exists to ensure excellent matric results, rigorous curriculum delivery, and full compliance with DBE and FET requirements. While the role spans Grades 10-12, the non-negotiable priority is Grade 12 academic achievement, examination readiness, and statutory compliance, ensuring every SPARK FET scholar exits the system with strong results and credible post-school pathways. Key Responsibilities Grade 12 Academic Ownership (Primary Accountability)

Responsibilities:
Serve as the single point of accountability for Grade 12 academic outcomes.

Drive:

• NSC pass rates
• Bachelor-pass and Diploma-pass quality
• Subject-level performance targets
• Lead early identification of at-risk scholars and coordinate high-impact academic interventions
• Ensure full curriculum coverage and depth aligned to NSC standards

FET Curriculum & Assessment Leadership
Lead curriculum and assessment implementation across Grades 10-12, ensuring:

• CAPS coverage and pacing
• Alignment between teaching, assessment, and examination requirements Oversee all FET assessment systems, including:
• SBA task design and scheduling
• PATs and practical components
• Standardisation, moderation, and internal quality assurance
• Ensure all academic processes meet DBE, Umalusi, and FET compliance requirements

Matric Readiness & Examination Management
Design and lead the Grade 12 examination readiness strategy, including:

• Controlled tests and trial examinations
• Revision programmes and exam technique support
• Final NSC examination preparation Work closely with the Curriculum & Assessment Manager to ensure:
• Accurate submissions
• Compliance documentation
• Examination integrity and risk management

Instructional Leadership & Teacher Enablement
Provide instructional leadership to FET subject teachers through:

• Curriculum pacing oversight
• Assessment quality reviews
• Targeted academic coaching based on scholar data Support teachers to strengthen:
• Subject mastery
• NSC-aligned pedagogy
• Differentiation and intervention strategies Lead FET academic meetings, Grade 12 data reviews, and performance planning sessions

Data, Reporting & Accountability

• Own the accuracy and integrity of FET academic data, with specific accountability for Grade 12 reporting

Analyse and report on:

• Subject and cohort performance trends
• Risk indicators and intervention impact

Provide clear, timely academic reporting to:

• Curriculum & Assessment Manager
• School leadership and network academic teams (where applicable)

FET Exit Readiness & Pathways

Ensure Grade 12 scholars are academically prepared for:

• University admission
• TVET and alternative pathways
• Support alignment between academic results and scholar aspirations in partnership with post-school support services

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Grade 12 NSC pass rate
• Bachelor-pass and Diploma-pass rates
• Subject-level performance improvement
• SBA, PAT, and moderation compliance (zero audit findings)
• Reduction in at-risk scholars from Term 1 to final results
• Quality and timeliness of FET academic reporting
   

Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:

• The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

Qualifications:

• BEd or PGCE (essential)
• SACE registration (essential)
• FET subject specialisation (Mathematics, Sciences, Languages, or Commerce preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years teaching experience, with significant Grade 12 exposure
• Proven track record of improving matric outcomes
• Strong experience in FET assessment, moderation, and DBE compliance
• Prior academic leadership or coordination experience within FET

Skills & Competencies

• Deep expertise in FET CAPS and NSC requirements
• Strong assessment literacy and compliance orientation
• Advanced data analysis and intervention planning skills
• High attention to detail and operational discipline
• Ability to lead high-stakes academic delivery under pressure
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management capability

Skills and behavioural qualities:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Outstanding customer service skills and dedication to providing exceptional customer care;
• Must be self-motivator and self-starter;
• Focus on quality and customer service;
• Exceptional listening and analytical skills;
• Solid time management skills;
• Must be able to effectively deal with people at all levels inside and outside of the Company;
• Ability to multitask and successfully operate in a fast paced, team environment;
• Must be proficient with computer skills;
• Being Bi-Lingual will be an added advantage
• Experience in administration, admissions, quality assurance, or a similar role
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Knowledge of data protection and safeguarding practices in education
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience in an educational environment, ideally in admissions/enrolment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive conversations tactfully
   

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

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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 SP and FET Life Orientation Educators are content specialists in Exercise Science and/or Sociology or Psychology. 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.
• SP and FET Life Orientation Educators are integral to the SPARK Schools' culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Reports To: Associate Principal or Principal
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 Life Orientation - Senior & FET Phase
• 2-3 Years of experience in a High School Context
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

SPARK Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and 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

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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 isiZulu Educators are content specialists in reading, writing and speaking isiZulu. 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 isiZulu 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 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:

• English language fluency
• isiZulu language fluency
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree in isiZulu Home Language Senior/FET or isiZulu First Additional Language Senior/FET
• 1 - 2 Years teaching experience in a High School
• 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

SPARK Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and 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

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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 Social Sciences and History SP/FET Educators are content specialists in History 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.
• Social Sciences and History SP/FET 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
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 Social Sciences/History - SP and FET Phase
• 2-3 Years of experience in a High School Context
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

SPARK Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and 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