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Purpose of Role:

SPARK Schools blended learning facilitators in the foundation phase drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of the Learning Lab, SPARK’s innovative computer lab. SPARK Schools blended learning facilitators work directly with students in whole class, small group, and individual settings to provide academic interventions in literacy and maths.

Blended learning facilitators are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

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, with a view to becoming a qualified teacher.

Experience:

• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.

• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technology.
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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

We are looking for "GEMS'' with the following attributes:

• 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.

Benefits

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration

• performance-based annual bonuses and increases

• above average/good annual leave

• life, disability and funeral cover

• employee wellness support

• educational support & study leave

• individualised professional development, support and mentorship

• employee discount on school fees

• opportunities for career growth

Compensation: R8,300.00

Position Type: Full Time

 

Location: Johannesburg South Region.

• SPARK Witpoortjie

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Purpose of Role:

The School Operations Manager drives student achievement in the SPARK Schools network by ensuring that their school operates smoothly, efficiently, and to a consistent standard of excellence.

The School Operations Manager is integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Implement school­ wide systems and procedures (for example, arrivals, dismissals, cover timetables and aftercare timetables) that facilitate student achievement and align with SPARK

• Schools network ­wide best practice.

• Facilitate professional development for the operational staff 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 the student information system and student records.

• Ensure aftercare attendance and late pick up is tracked accurately and submitted to billing on time.

• Organise and maintain relationships with extramural vendors.

• Line manage school site operational staff (office manager, facilities and maintenance staff, supervisors, and security guard), including regular performance reviews.

• Manage all school inventory, including fixed assets (technology and furniture), stationery, cleaning supplies, and other resources.

• Conduct weekly asset check of all Chromebooks for scholars and staff radios.

• Conduct monthly stock taking and update asset register.

• 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 aftercare observations.

• Coordinate with Procurement team at SPARK Support for fixed assets and consumables.

• Manage the site specific and aftercare budgets.

• Participate in the selection of new school-based staff.

• Onboard new personnel.

• Understand and enforce network-wide policies and compliance requirements.

• 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:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency.

• Police clearance certificate.

• Grade 12 certificate.

• 3-4 year degree.

• First aid training.

 

Experience

• Preferred: experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.

• Preferred: experience in operations, administration, procurement, project management, or facilities management.

• Preferred: Previous experience leading a team.

• Required: Experience and practice with labour laws.
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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.

Benefits

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration

• performance-based annual bonuses and increases

• above average/good annual leave

• life, disability and funeral cover

• employee wellness support

• educational support & study leave

• individualised professional development, support and mentorship

• employee discount on school fees

• opportunities for career growth

 

Compensation: R26,200.00 CTC P/M

Position Type: Full Time

Location: SPARK Centurion (Pretoria/Tshwane Region).

 

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Purpose of Role:

SPARK Schools office managers liaise with parents, welcome visitors, and ensure the accurate administration of enrolment and student information records. Office managers are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate student information records on the student information system, including daily student attendance.

• Provide school tours to prospective parents and serve as a liaison during the enrolment process, including collecting personal documentation for enrolment files.

• Assist in managing day­-to-­day facilities and maintenance issues, including facilitating visits by maintenance suppliers.

• Receive delivery of supplies.

• Perform clerical duties, including answering phones, taking and distributing messages, and corresponding with parents and staff members via e-­mail.

• Responsible for assisting with the completion of the aftercare billing spreadsheet, overseen by the School Operations Manager

• Volunteer hours, tracking and reporting.

• Responsible for staff attendance, tracking and reporting.

• Attend to sick or injured children and liaise with parents/guardians about their children.

• 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

• Certificates in administration

• First aid certificate

• Currently studying in 3rd/4th Year towards a relevant undergraduate Degree

Experience

• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.

• Administration.

• Customer service.

• Basic understanding of labour laws

• 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.

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.

Benefits

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration

• performance-based annual bonuses and increases

• above average/good annual leave

• life, disability and funeral cover

• employee wellness support

• educational support & study leave

• individualised professional development, support and mentorship

• employee discount on school fees

 

• opportunities for career growth

 

Compensation: R12,450.00 CTC P/M

Position Type: Full Time

Location: SPARK Riversands.

 

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Purpose of Role:

The Principal drives student achievement by leading a team of excellent staff to prepare SPARK scholars for university and beyond. The Principal sets a rigorous vision for student achievement and implements strategic steps to lead staff, families, students, and the greater community to fulfill that vision. The Principal collaborates with the Assistant Principal(s) and School Operations Manager to uphold high expectations for school culture, student achievement, and professional development.

The Principal drives decision ­making within the SPARK Schools model in terms of the instructional program and school operations to ensure that every SPARK scholar is academically successful and an excellent representative of the SPARK core values. The Principal is integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

• Implement a highly rigorous and engaging instructional program that promotes content mastery, creative problem solving, and character development, which is consistent with SPARK Schools’ mission and vision.

• Use quantitative (assessment) and qualitative (anecdotal) data to drive decision-­making and instruction at the school.

• Create and maintain a school culture that values high achievement, strong character, and love for learning.

• Set ambitious goals, academically and otherwise, and holds staff and students accountable for achieving those results.

• Manage student behaviour and oversees the implementation of individualised plans for students who repeatedly do not meet SPARK Schools’ behavioural expectations.

• Promote a culture of self -reflection and continual improvement of effectiveness in staff.

  • Facilitate the professional development of SPARK staff by keeping a consistent weekly observation and coaching cycle and collaborating with SPARK Support staff to provide relevant weekly professional development sessions.

  • Conduct termly evaluations of SPARK staff to nurture their professional growth and leadership capacities.

  • Facilitate a high-­achieving work environment where staff feel genuinely valued and supported.

• Build relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including parents, families, and the greater community, and leverages these relationships to increase student achievement.

  • Lead termly and monthly school­-wide community events, leveraging the capacity of the school leadership team, teachers, and active parents for support.

• Manage the Assistant Principal(s) and facilitates their leadership development in the context of SPARK’s network­-wide leadership development program.

• Assist in the preparation and management of budgets with the School Operations Manager.

• Participate in the selection of new school based personnel.

• Responsible for the on-boarding of all new staff members.

• Define and share information about 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 3-4 years of excellent classroom instruction.

• Previous experience leading a team, preferably in a school context.

• Experience and practice with South African 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.

We are looking for "GEMS'' with the following attributes:

• 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.

Benefits

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration

• performance-based annual bonuses and increases

• above average/good annual leave

• life, disability and funeral cover

• employee wellness support

• educational support & study leave

• individualised professional development, support and mentorship

• employee discount on school fees

• opportunities for career growth

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Pretoria/Tshwane Region

• SPARK Rosslyn

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Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools first additional language teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students.
• SPARK Schools first additional language teachers are phase and content specialists, who receive on-going professional development customised for their past experience and individual needs.
• First Additional language 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 and resources 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
•  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:

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

•  B.Ed. degree or PGCE. Recently qualified teachers encouraged to apply!
•  Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
•  English language fluency.
•  Police clearance certificate.

Experience:

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

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.

We are looking for ‘’GEMS’’ with the following attributes:

•  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.

Benefits
SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration
• performance-based annual bonuses and increases
• above average/good annual leave
• life, disability and funeral cover
• employee wellness support
• educational support & study leave
• individualised professional development, support and mentorship
• employee discount on school fees
• opportunities for career growth

Compensation:

R 20,400.00 per month cost to company

Position Type: Full Time

Locations: Midrand Region

SPARK Carlswald

SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.

Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.