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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.

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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.

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools Teaching Assistants play a foundational support role in ensuring a positive and productive learning environment. They assist in creating a strong classroom culture and supporting scholar engagement. TAs gain exposure to instructional practices and help uphold SPARK Schools’ standards for behaviour, transitions, and scholar well-being.

Requirements
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) - Specialising in 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.

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Purpose of Role:

• The Junior IT Repair Technician will provide IT support for SPARK Schools. The incumbent will be responsible for fulfilling the delivery of IT support services at SPARK Schools Support Head Office for a company that is experiencing rapid growth. The successful applicant will need to have a good understanding of their abilities and limitations. This role is to monitor and maintain the technology infrastructure, uplink connectivity, wireless access, end-user devices and support services to enable staff to be effective in their work at the SPARK Schools Support Office.
• They will install and configure computer systems, diagnose hardware and software faults and solve technical and application problems, utilizing multiple remote methods and on site assistance. 
• Due to the multiple technologies used and the size of the organisation, this role will require multiple areas of expertise. Like many companies, SPARK Schools increasingly relies on technology in all areas of day to day operations and decision-making processes. It's therefore crucial to ensure the correct running and maintenance of the IT systems, as well as constantly improving and expanding the existing solutions in place. 
• They will work within first and second-line support. The work is as much about understanding how information systems are used as applying technical knowledge related to computer hardware or software. 

Reports To: IT Operations Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications
• Talking to staff or customers through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the telephone, to help resolve issues
• Troubleshooting systems and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
• Providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports
• Following diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system
• Setting up new users' accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues and user groups
• Responding within agreed time limits to call-outs
• Working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate)
• Prioritising and managing many open cases at one time
• Deployment of learner and staff devices
• Basic network point and access point installation cable runs
• Laptop and Chromebook repairs.
• Wireless infrastructure upgrades
• Manage users and organizational units, as well as the group permissions to manage resource accessibility.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Comfortable working within KPIs
• Good understanding of SLAs
• Experience designing, administering and operating a support ticketing system as well as a related knowledge base.
• Excellent communication skills;
• Detail oriented and highly organised;
• Good reporting and communication skills;
• Excellent listening and questioning skills, combined with the ability to interact confidently with customers to establish what the problem is and explain the solution;
• The ability to work well in a team;
• Problem solving skills;
• A strong customer focus;
• The ability to prioritise your workload;
• Attention to detail.
• Good knowledge on Microsoft Desktop applications – OS/Office, etc. (Preferably have some understanding on Active Directory – User management.)
• Sound knowledge of Servers and Networks
• Ability to perform DIY functions when installing systems.
• Self-motivated and Responsible.
• Applicants must have a solid understanding of network topologies and technology, and be comfortable with designing and implementing IT networks.
• Applicant must have a grasp of scripting languages such as python, to perform intermediate level integrations between isolated data-sources, as per business’ requirements. Ensure a good knowledge of SaaS and cloud integration strategies. Experience with messaging systems and workflow systems is advantageous.
• Applicant must have a solid grasp of Google’s Apps for Education/Business.
• The applicant must have proven experience in managing a large IT asset inventory (5000+), including the movement of assets between their various states, as well as ensuring minimal unused or unusable assets on hand.

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Relevant IT qualification (A+ or N+ required).
• Two (2) years experience in a Junior IT Repair Technician role (or similar).
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Own reliable transport is advantageous.

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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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools Assistant Teachers are developing educators who co-plan and co-teach lessons under the guidance of a mentor teacher. They support scholar achievement by contributing to a positive classroom environment and practising instructional delivery, while building content knowledge and pedagogical skills aligned to SPARK’s academic and cultural model.

Requirements
Responsibilities:
Instruction & Curriculum Delivery 

• Co-plan and co-teach both in-person and distance learning lessons. 
• Lead and facilitate intervention and acceleration sessions 
• 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 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.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency.
• Police clearance certificate.
• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Studying part­-time towards a B.Ed. or PGCE in the Intermediate or Senior Phase (3rd or 4th Year), with a view to becoming a qualified teacher.
• Provisional SACE registration

Experience:

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

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.

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools teachers drive scholar achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour and academic growth for all scholars. The Professional Development Facilitator is a permanent, Centre of Excellence (CoE)-based specialist with deep, expert-level command of the SPARK blended learning model, instructional practices and school culture standards. This person is responsible for designing and delivering the training pathway that takes educators through the CoE pipeline and certifies them as Tier 3 Educators - fully deployment-ready professionals equipped to be placed into schools across the network.
• This is a permanent, network-level role based at the Centre of Excellence (Support Office). The Professional Development Facilitator does not carry a classroom of their own; instead, their classroom is every educator moving through the CoE pipeline. They are the custodian of instructional quality and consistency across all trainee, locum and newly-placed educators. 
• Owns the design, delivery and continuous improvement of professional development content aligned to the SPARK blended learning model. 
• Trains, coaches and assesses educators against the Tier 1 → Tier 2 → Tier 3 readiness framework, certifying only those who meet the standard for school placement. 
• Works closely with the Professional Development Manager, CoE Manager and school Principals to ensure trained educators are placement-ready and aligned to real school needs. 
• Acts as the network's subject-matter expert on instructional model fidelity, classroom culture and CQ (Character Quotient) delivery. 
• This is not a once-off training role. The Professional Development Facilitator builds and maintains a living curriculum, tracks each educator's readiness data over time, and is accountable for the quality of every educator who graduates from the CoE pipeline into a school.

Curriculum Design & Facilitation 

• Design, build and continuously refine the CoE training curriculum covering the SPARK blended learning model, instructional delivery, classroom management and assessment practice. 
• Facilitate pre-placement training and orientation sessions for all incoming Locum and Generalist Educators before deployment. 
• Deliver ongoing professional development sessions, workshops and learning sprints during non-deployment periods. 
• Model exemplary instructional practice, including live-teach demonstrations and co-teaching walkthroughs, so educators can see the standard, not just hear about it. 
• Develop training materials, facilitator guides, assessment rubrics and readiness checklists used across the CoE pipeline. 

Tier 3 Certification & Educator Readiness 

• Own the Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 progression framework, defining the competencies, observations and evidence required at each stage. 
• Conduct classroom observations, provide structured feedback and coach educators through targeted improvement plans. 
• Assess and certify educators as Tier 3-ready: capable of independently managing a classroom, delivering the instructional model with fidelity and upholding scholar culture from day one of deployment. 
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date readiness records and progress data for every educator in the pipeline, sharing this with the Professional Development Manager and CoE Manager. 
• Provide input into placement decisions, flagging educators who require further development before being deployed to a school. 

Professional Development & Centre of Excellence 

• Complete all pre-placement trainings and orientation sessions delivered by the Centre of Excellence before deployment 
• Attend professional development sessions and training on weekdays, weekends or school holidays, if applicable. 
• Attend scheduled professional development sessions during placement periods as directed • Actively engage with feedback from school leaders and CoE coaches and implement changes promptly 
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and a willingness to be trained across different school models and grade phases 
• Be trained progressively across all school contexts in the portfolio — building a deep understanding of each school’s culture, instructional model, and scholar population so that each deployment is more effective than the last 
• Attend all scheduled CoE professional development sessions, workshops, and learning sprints during non-deployment periods 

Instructional Model Expertise & Quality Assurance 

• Maintain deep, current expertise in the SPARK blended learning model, experience labs, online instruction platforms and personalized pathway instruction. 
• Partner with school leaders and CoE coaches to gather feedback on deployed educators and feed this back into training design. 
• Keep training content aligned to network-wide updates in curriculum, technology platforms, assessment requirements and child protection, anti-bullying, health and safety policies. 
• Support the design and administration of formative and termly assessment practice within training, so educators are proficient before they reach a live classroom. 

Centre of Excellence Operations 

• Attend and contribute to CoE and Support Office team meetings, planning sessions and network-wide gatherings. 
• Communicate professionally with school leadership, the Support Office and educators in the pipeline. • Submit training attendance registers, certification records and readiness data as required. 
• Support Saturday events, parent community engagements or school open days where CoE representation is required. 
• Champion a growth mindset culture within the CoE, modelling the self-reflection and feedback orientation expected of every educator moving through the pipeline.

Requirements
Qualifications and experience:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: 

• Professional proficiency in English 
• B.Ed or PGCE degree (postgraduate qualification in Education Leadership, Curriculum Development or a related field advantageous) 
• SACE registration 
• Clear criminal record 
• A minimum of 4-5 years' classroom teaching experience, including demonstrated success within the SPARK Schools blended learning model or a comparable model 
• Prior experience in teacher training, coaching, mentorship or curriculum design is strongly preferred

Qualities:

• Expertise: Deep, current mastery of the SPARK blended learning model and instructional best practice 
• Coaching Mindset: Ability to develop others through observation, feedback and modelling, not just instruction 
• Excellence: A track record of high personal and professional standards 
• Mission Alignment: A deep belief in the transformative power of quality education for every scholar
• Discernment: Able to make fair, evidence-based judgement calls on educator readiness 
• Self-Reflection: Ability to receive and implement feedback without defensiveness, and to model this for others 
• Collaboration: A team-first orientation that places scholar outcomes above personal comfort or preference 
• Consistent and reliable 
• Warm, encouraging and approachable 
• Tech-readiness: Comfort with digital platforms, learning management systems, and educational technology