Jobs at SPARK Schools

Purpose of Role:

• The Recruitment Administrator Intern supports the recruitment function by providing administrative and coordination assistance throughout the hiring process. The role ensures efficient scheduling of interviews, accurate documentation, and timely communication with candidates and hiring managers.
• The Recruitment Administration Intern assists with maintaining recruitment records, updating the applicant tracking system, and organising recruitment documentation. This role contributes to a smooth and professional candidate experience while ensuring recruitment processes are executed in line with organisational standards. 

Directly Reports to: Recruitment Lead

Requirements
Responsibilities:

Shortlist and screening:

• Determines applicant requirements by carefully studying the current job description
• Thorough screening and shortlisting of CVs according to the requirements of the job description whilst ensuring ongoing feedback to candidates
• Telephonic screening of applicants to ensure they meet the job requirements and SPARK cultural fit
• Submission and coordination/marking of benchmark Subject Knowledge Tests
• Coordination of review and assessment of Video upload/In-Person interviews:
• Coordination of review and assessment of lesson demonstrations and Video/In-Person interviews with Line Managers and relevant panel members.

Administration:

• Ongoing communication of feedback to candidates including confirmation of unsuccessful applications.
• Make recommendations to applicants and relevant Line Managers with regards to location, job role, start date and salary.
• Keep record of all recruitment data as per company recruitment policy and procedures.
• Conducting fingerprints and criminal clearances with shortlisted candidates
• Follow procedure of informing Line Manager and Human Capital Department of new employee start date.
• Coordinate background checks including but not limited to; qualification and police clearance.

Internal recruitment facilitation:

• Ensures the standards of internal recruitment are met in order to provide a fair and consistent process to identify suitable and high performing individuals.
• Give constructive feedback regarding growth opportunities for candidates who do not meet the requirements for promotions and internal transfers.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Completed relevant Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience:

• At least 0 - 1 years' experience in general recruitment, selection and/or talent management.

Skills and Mindset:

• Ability to collaborate – Proactively works in partnership with others to achieve a common goal or necessary objective; builds rapport and cooperative relationships with others; establishes and maintains strong relations with employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively – Effectively conveys reliable accurate information so that the recipients clearly understand its intent.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality – Makes effective business decisions regarding with whom to discuss sensitive and confidential information. Respects the privacy of others and maintains the confidentiality of information to which exposed. Consistently uses good business judgment, guided by the Ethics Policy.
• Ability to work to various deadlines
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to navigate complex information systems and handle large complex data.
• Displays grit, high level of excellence, is mission & vision aligned and displays a high level of self-reflection (GEMS).

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools Foundation Phase Maths teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students.
• SPARK Schools Maths teachers are Foundation Phase specialists, who receive on-going professional developmentcustomised for their past experience and individual needs.
• The Foundation Phase Maths Teachers are integral to the SPARK Schools’ “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

• Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons to students
• Provide instruction in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans and resources.
• Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create individualised behaviour and learning plans for all students in class face to face or online.
• Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools
• Social Emotional Learning curriculum.
• Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
• Administer weekly and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth.
• SPARK Educators should have a core focus on student achievement and should drive all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.
• Submit student results data when required.
• Attend pre-service professional development before the school year begins and attend weekly professional development and any other training interventions.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
• Nurture a high achieving work environment where all students feel genuinely valued and supported.
• Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
• Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team.
• Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
• Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community

Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• B.Ed. degree or PGCE. Foundation Phase. Recently qualified teachers are encouraged to apply!
• Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
• SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications
• English language fluency.
• A clear criminal record
• Experience:
• Recently qualified teachers or teachers with experience are encouraged to apply!

Skills and Mindset:

• Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.
• Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social ImpactDisruptor 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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Position Purpose:

• SPARK Schools inside facilities maintenance staff ensure that the school building is well maintained and clean. Inside facilities maintenance staff are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to providing a world-class learning environment for our scholars.

Requirements
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:

• 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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Position Purpose:

• SPARK Schools supervisors drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of lunch, break, and aftercare. SPARK Schools supervisors care for classes of students during lunch, break, and aftercare to ensure student achievement, health, and safety.
• Supervisors are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Requirements
Responsibilities:

• Supervise lunch and break during the instructional day.
• Ensure SPARK’s healthy food scheme is enforced with scholars by checking lunches.
• Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies.
• Supervise a class of students during aftercare, including homework completion if needed, play, and structured activities.
• Plan engaging enrichment experiences for students for the lengthened aftercare on Monday afternoons.
• Ensure all aftercare resources are used responsibly and effectively.
• Communicate professionally with parents and line managers about incidents, conflicts, or concerns that occur during aftercare.
• Communicate and collaborate with school leaders and staff as required.Ensure safety of all scholars during aftercare, including following network-wide procedures to scholar dismissal and late pick-up.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks, such as facilitating in the Learning Lab, covering for absent staff or setting up for events.
• 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications/criteria:

• English language fluency.
• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children
• Clear criminal record
• Grade 12 certificate
• Studying towards a First Year B.Ed Degree Preferred