Jobs Available at SPARK Schools

Responsibilities:

• Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons to students, in isiZulu (FAL) lessons depending on the grade level and timetable.
• 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 and 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 and mark weekly and termly formative and summative assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth.
• SPARK teachers 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
• Nurture a high achieving work environment where all students feel genuinely valued and supported.
• Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings when required to do so from time to time.
• 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.

Qualifications and Criteria:

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• B.Ed. degree or PGCE - Foiundation 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

Experience:

• Recently qualified educators may apply as well as educators with experience.

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Key Responsibilities 

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery 

• Co-plan and co-teach both in-person and distance learning lessons. 
• Plan and teach select lessons for practice and feedback. 
• Support assessments and grade small tasks or homework. 
• 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. 
• Participate in professional development, mentorship, check-ins and feedback sessions and ongoing instructional coaching. 
• Teacher admin assistance and support

Scholar Progress Monitoring

• Track scholar's academic performance and ensure Personalised Learning Plans are on track
• 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) 
• Actively assist students on all computer programs and ensure that the educational software used in the lab effectively meets the needs of students. 
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators to create personalised learning plans for students. 
• Report all damages to hardware to the School Operations Manager and fill out relevant incident reports if needed. 
• Hold individualised intervention sessions for scholars who need extra support in subjects

Achievement enrichment school program 

• Facilitate in supervising scholars during the after school program, ensuring play, and structured activities. 
• Ensure all after school program resources are used responsibly and effectively. 

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

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. 
• Participate fully in operational processes and procedures 
• Provide support during transitions, lunch, break, and other non-instructional times.
• Provide administrative support for both instructional and operational aspects. 
• Submit scholar data and records as required. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Fluency in English 
• 3rd/4th year B.Ed or PGCE student specialising in IsiZulu
• Student SACE registration 
• Clear criminal record

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Responsibilities:

Grade R–3 Academic Ownership (Primary Accountability)

• Serve as the single point of accountability for Foundation Phase academic outcomes.

Drive:

• Phonics progression and early reading benchmarks (Grades R–2)
• Numeracy fluency and concept mastery across the phase
• Grade 3 Benchmark Assessment  readiness and subject-level targets
• Lead early identification of at-risk scholars and coordinate high-impact academic interventions.
• Ensure full curriculum coverage and depth aligned to the Launchpad Model and DBE standards.

Foundation Phase Curriculum & Assessment Leadership

• Lead curriculum and assessment implementation across Grades R–3, ensuring:
• Curriculum coverage, pacing, and Launchpad Model fidelity
• Alignment between teaching, assessment, and learning progression requirements

Oversee all Foundation Phase assessment systems, including:

• Continuous assessment task design and scheduling
• Informal and formal assessment moderation and internal quality assurance
• Portfolio-of-evidence management and compliance
• Ensure all academic processes meet SPARK school and DBE compliance requirements.

 School Readiness & Transition Readiness Management

Design and lead the Grade 3 transition readiness strategy, including:

• Structured reading and numeracy benchmarking assessments
• Promotion and retention review processes
• Grade R school-readiness screening and support

Work closely with the Learning Design and Pedagogical Manager to ensure:

• Accurate scholar records and progression documentation
• Compliance with school and DBE reporting requirements
• Assessment integrity and risk management

Instructional Leadership & Teacher Enablement

Provide instructional leadership to Foundation Phase teachers through:

• Curriculum pacing oversight and lesson plan quality reviews
• Assessment quality checks and feedback cycles
• Targeted academic coaching based on scholar data
• The selection and procurement of high-quality instructional materials and concrete manipulatives, ensuring all classrooms are equipped with the correct tools to support multisensory learning and conceptual understanding. 

Support teachers to strengthen:

• Subject and phase content mastery
• Structured literacy (phonics, guided reading, writing) and early numeracy pedagogy
• Differentiation, small-group instruction, and intervention strategies
• Lead Foundation Phase academic meetings, data reviews, and performance planning sessions.

Scholar Tracking, Intervention & Support

• Monitor individual scholar performance trajectories across Grades R–3, with intensified focus in Grade 3.

Design and coordinate:

• Catch-up and remediation programmes
• Small-group tutoring and targeted phonics/numeracy support
• Beyond the classroom academic interventions
• Collaborate with learner support and guidance teams to address barriers to learning, including LSEN identification and referral.

 Data, Reporting & Accountability

• Own the accuracy and integrity of Foundation Phase academic data, with specific accountability for Grade 3 reporting.
• Analyse and report on:
• Subject and cohort performance trends across the phase
• Risk indicators and intervention impact

Provide clear, timely academic reporting to:

• Learning Design and Pedagogical Manager 
• School leadership and network academic teams (where applicable)

Foundation Phase Exit Readiness & Pathways

• Ensure Grade 3 scholars are academically prepared for:
• A strong transition into the Intermediate Phase
• Meeting or exceeding CAPS performance standards in Literacy and Numeracy
• Support alignment between academic results and progression decisions in partnership with the school leadership team.
• The Academic Lead is responsible for investigating and intervening in any foundational academic gaps identified in the Intermediate Phase, ensuring that pedagogical adjustments are made in Grades R–3 to prevent recurring deficits.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency.
• Police clearance certificate.
• BEd in Foundation Phase or equivalent (essential)
• SACE registration (essential)
• Foundation Phase subject specialisation in Literacy, Mathematics, or Life Skills (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' teaching experience, with significant Grade R–3 exposure
• Proven track record of improving foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes
• Strong experience in Foundation Phase assessment, moderation, and DBE compliance
• Prior academic leadership or coordination experience within the Foundation Phase