Vacancies at SPARK Schools

Purpose of Role

• 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.

Reports To: Facilities Team Lead

Requirements
Responsibilities:

Daily cleaning duties:

• Sweep, mop and vacuum floors in classrooms, communal spaces, offices and other areas.
• Empty waste bins
• Clean and sanitise bathrooms, including toilets, basins and floors
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces
• Dust furniture, fixtures and equipment

Periodic cleaning:

• Perform deep cleaning tasks during school breaks and holidays, including washing windows and cleaning carpets

Maintenance and Safety:

• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the line manager
• Ensure that cleaning supplies and equipment are stored safely and securely
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries

Event support:

• Set up and take down equipment and furniture for school events, meetings and activities.
• Assist with the cleanup and restoration of spaces after events

General duties: 

• 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 hygiene service providers etc. 
• 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:

• The purpose of the Support Office Receptionist and Administrator at SPARK is to focus on all Support Office Operations and handling service desk queries and activities in an efficient and professional manner, whilst meeting SPARK goals.

Requirements
Responsibilities:

Support Office reception:

• Welcoming all visitors to the Support Office
• Answering the SPARK main telephone line and ensuring all calls are routed or returned as required 
• Maintaining an accurate Support attendance register, visitors log and relevant visitor arrangements

Support Office operations:

• Managing the Support Office space, for example booking meeting rooms
• Planning in-house and offsite functions for SPARK Support
• Organizing refreshments and catering and setting up for functions
• Maintaining the SPARK Support Culture which includes Town Hall Meetings, SPARK Lite and other activities that bring teams together
• Assisting in the onboarding process for new hires
• Maintaining the Support Office supplies - tracking consumables, ensuring all supplies are available and limiting waste
• Completing periodic asset (furniture and equipment) counts
• Managing the Support Office budget, including reconciliations and recommending cost saving initiatives
• Managing the Support Office parking allocations and landlord relationships
• Contributing to the Generation and maintaining the policies for all office operations
• Managing the Support Office operations and hospitality team
• Managing the receipt and sending of courier parcels and deliveries
• Maintaining office operations, including logging tickets for required repairs and maintenance, overseeing renovations and maintenance projects, ensuring the building adheres to health and safety standards, and maintaining the security of the facility - tracking access
• Participating in committees, for example, the SHE committee
• Ensuring the Support Office is neat and tidy at all times - including all cupboards, store rooms and content displayed on the walls
• Booking travel, accommodation, car hire and transport for Support employees
• Attending to all queries that come through to various SPARK email accounts
• Providing ad hoc administrative support to the Exco and ManCo members (e.g. printing, reconciliations, research, ticket logging, typing)
• Managing overarching business calendars - for example tracking dates of school terms, events, functions, employee birthdays

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Relevant Certification, Diploma or Degree in Office Administration/Operations
• 3 - 5 years experience in office administration and support services
• Clear Criminal record

Experience

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
• Experience working in the Service industry.
• Administration

Skills and Mindset

• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude
• Excellent computer skills.

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.