Jobs Available at SPARK Schools

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:

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• B.Ed. degree or PGCE - Intermediate/Senior Phase with isiZulu as a Major Subject
• Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
• English and isiZulu languages fluency.
• Clear/Clean Criminal record

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Responsibilities:

• Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons to students from 7:45­-3:30 pm (depending on grade level assignment and timetable) daily within content area specialisation.
• 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.
• Attend pre-­service professional development before the school year begins and attend weekly professional development every Monday afternoon.
• 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.
• Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools Social Emotional Learning curriculum.
• Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
• Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
• Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
• 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.
• 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.
• Submit student results data when required.

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• B.Ed. degree or PGCE (Intermediate or Intermediate& Senior Phase). Mathematics focus and competency. 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:

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Independently plan and deliver all academic lessons both in-person and distance learning.
• Facilitate 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
• Facilitate coding and robotics lessons

Collaboration & Planning

• Assist with marking and data tracking of subjects' assessments and exams.
• Design and implement high-quality Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) in collaboration with a otherteacher for group facilitation.
• Participate in professional development, mentorship, check-ins and feedback sessions and ongoing instructional coaching.
• Observe lessons as part of professional development to gain best practice
• Participate in school activities and events

Scholar Progress Monitoring

• Track scholar's academic performance.
• Submit and analyse scholar data to monitor growth and implement data-driven interventions under the supervision of the mentor teacher
• Monitor scholar progress in the Innovation HUB (online program engagement)
• Involvement in intervention programs- Saturday School, Holiday School, extra classes, etc

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.
• Partake in school events and activities that promote CQ and SPARK culture
• 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. 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:

• Implement school­ wide systems and procedures (for example, arrivals, dismissals, cover timetables, study hall timetables, and examination administration) to facilitate student achievement and align with SPARK Schools network -wide best practice.
• Support scholar achievement by setting clear and high expectations for excellent facilitation and monitoring in all innovation hubs.
• Maintain a regular schedule of observations in all the innovation hubs and observation review meetings with blended learning facilitators to ensure that they can successfully plan online courses, execute monitoring and tracking, and implement SPARK Schools’ culture and behaviour management techniques.
• Facilitate professional development for operational staff & Blended Learning Facilitators on the implementation of school­wide systems, as well as personal and professional competencies. This includes designing and facilitating biweekly group sessions and individual one-on-one coaching sessions, as well as arranging for individual professional growth opportunities.
• Oversee the Office Manager’s administration of student information systems and student records.
• Ensure study hall attendance and late pick up is tracked accurately and submitted to billing on time.
• Ensure effective study material/resources are sourced and procured for high school scholars, in coordination with the Learning Model team.
• Implement a rigorous study hall product with measurable academic outcomes using data-driven strategies.
• Organise and manage the high school clubs as per the implementation guide.
• Manage the clubs and XC project budget, coordinating delivery of materials and resources in full and on time.
• Manage examination routines & procedures as outlined in the implementation guides and by DBE regulations.
• Organise and maintain relationships with extramural vendors.
• Line manage school site operational staff (office manager, facilities and maintenance staff, supervisors, and security guard) & Blended Learning Facilitators, including regular performance reviews.
• Manage all school inventory, including fixed assets (technology and furniture), stationery, cleaning supplies, and other resources.
• Conduct weekly asset checks of all Chromebooks for scholars and staff radios.
• Manage roaming Chromebook set and maintain a register, schedule and daily monitoring of roaming Chromebooks.
• Conduct monthly stock take and update asset counts.
• Oversee the maintenance of the school facility, including coordinating efforts amongst facilities and maintenance staff, SPARK Schools Support staff, outside vendors and suppliers, and security services.
• Maintain a daily schedule of facilities and grounds walk-arounds and observations, including lunch, break and study hall observations.
• Coordinate with the Procurement team at SPARK Support for fixed assets and consumables.
• Manage the site specific and study hall budgets.
• Participate in the selection of new school-based staff.
• Onboard new personnel.
• Understand and enforce network-wide policies and compliance requirements, including related Umalusi regulations.
• Lead the site-specific crisis management team.
• Understand and implement SPARK Schools crisis management strategy.
• Attend to sick or injured children and liaise with parents/guardians about their children.
• Attend to sick or injured staff and liaise with emergency contacts.
• Attend coaching 1:1s with the school principal and regular team meetings with the principal and assistant principal(s).
• 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 and criteria:

• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree (SP & FET) 
• SACE registration
• 2-3 years of classroom instruction
• 2-3 years operational management/leadership in a high school context
• Level 1 and 2 first aid certificates
• Clear criminal record
• English language fluency

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Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver dynamic lesson plans that align with the curriculum standards for Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.
• Utilise various instructional strategies and resources to engage scholars in active learning experiences, fostering their understanding and application of scientific concepts.
• Identify and incorporate hands-on experiments, multimedia resources, and interactive technologies to enhance the learning process.
• Encourage and support scholars in their scientific inquiries, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through project-based learning opportunities.
• Evaluate scholars' progress and provide constructive feedback through regular assessments, quizzes, projects, and examinations.
• Foster a positive classroom environment that promotes open-mindedness, respect, collaboration, and a love for scientific exploration.
• Address individual learning needs and differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse scholars' abilities, interests, and learning styles.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of scholars' academic performance, attendance, and behaviour.
• Collaborate with other teachers, school staff, and parents/guardians to enhance student achievement and promote effective communication.

Requirements

Qualification/Criteria and Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

Qualifications/Criteria:

• B.Ed. degree or PGCE - Intermediate Phase (Sciences major).
• Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
• English language fluency.
• A clear criminal record

Experience:

• Proven experience or specialisation in teaching Natural Sciences or Natural Sciences & Technology, Social Sciences to elementary-grade scholars.
• Solid knowledge of the national curriculum standards for Sciences in the respective grade levels.
• Strong passion for the subject matter and the ability to instill enthusiasm for scientific and worldly exploration in scholars.
• Proficiency in integrating technology and innovative teaching strategies into the classroom.

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Responsibilities:

• Create a positive student culture around online learning and small group tutoring 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 tutoring sessions.
• Tutor small groups of students on literacy and maths skills.
• Create and submit bi-weekly reports on ST Maths.
• 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 (SocialEmotional Learning) curriculum with scholars.
• Ensure all Learning Lab resources are used and stored responsibly and .
• Report all damages to hardware to the School Operations Manager and fill out relevant incident reports if needed.
• Have an updated asset list of all hardware in Learning lab received by the School Operations Manager.
• Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
• Set into a classroom to cover, should there be an operational need.
• 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.
• Studying part-time towards a B.Ed. or PGCE in the Foundation Phase, in their 3rd or 4th year with a view to becoming a qualified teacher.
• Provisional SACE

Experience:

• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technology.