Job Title: Office Manager
About SPARK Schools
SPARK Schools is a network of affordable private schools implementing Africa’s first blended learning model for primary school students in South Africa. SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission driven, and innovative organisation looking for ambitious people to join our team.
SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.
Reports To: School Operations Manager
Position Purpose:
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.
- Place procurement orders and receive delivery of supplies.
- Perform clerical duties, including answering phones, taking and distributing messages, and corresponding with parents and staff members via e-mail.
- Assist with ad hoc operational tasks, such as data submission, stock-taking or event set-up, as requested by the school leaders.
- 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 and experience:
- Experience
- Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children
- Administration
- Customer service
- Basic understanding of labour laws
- Preferred Qualifications
- English language fluency
- Police clearance certificate/clear criminal record
- Grade 12 certificate
- Certificates in administration
- Three to Four year degree or a NQF level 6 qualification
Qualities that we look for in our employees:
- 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.
Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness
Benefits
SPARK offers:
- fair market linked remuneration
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performance-based annual bonuses and increases
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above average/good annual leave
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life, disability and funeral cover
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employee wellness support
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educational support & study leave
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individualised professional development, support and mentorship
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employee discount on school fees
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opportunities for career growth
Compensation:
R12,450.00 p/m
Position Type: Full Time
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