Latest Jobs at SPARK Schools

Purpose of Role:

• Security guards ensure that the school grounds and facilities are kept safe and secure during operational hours.
• Security guards are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to providing a world class learning environment for our scholars.

Requirements
Responsibilities:

• Close the school grounds daily manually (lock and key) and rearm the alarm.
• Ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors on campus by patrolling the grounds and monitoring the gate.
• Assist all visitors who arrive to the school by welcoming them, receiving their personal details, providing a guest pass, and directing them to the relevant staff members.
• Assist visitors as they leave the school by helping them to return their guest pass and sign out.
• Assist with dismissal procedures daily to ensure the safety of students.
• Adhere to the safety and security procedures of SPARK.
• Report safety and security issues to school leadership, including the arrival of suspicious persons, the delivery of suspicious packages, the loitering of people in close proximity to school grounds, or any suspicious behaviour by members of staff or visitors.
• Assist with ad hoc operational tasks, such as moving furniture, working with maintenance and gardening suppliers, collaborating with facilities maintenance staff, or setting up for events.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with school staff 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:

• English language fluency
• Police clearance certificate
• Grade 12 certificate
• Grade level B or C security certificate
• PSiRA registration

Experience

• Previous security guarding experience.

Skills and Mindset

• 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 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/Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Preferred Qualifications and Criteria
• English language fluency
• Previous maintenance and/or grounds keeping experience
• Clear/Clean Criminal Record
• Grade 12 certificate

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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.