About SPARK Schools:
Watch our Vision Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOU0TYnNsZo
Take a tour of our Website: https://sparkschools.co.za/
SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
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.
SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high schools and serving over 16,000 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Requirements
Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal
Purpose of Role:
Teachers in SPARK Schools drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for
classroom culture, behaviour and academic growth for all students. SPARK Schools teachers
receive on-going professional development customised for their past experience and individual
needs.
All 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, in isiZulu (FAL) lessons depending on the grade level and timetable.
- 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 for all
students in class face to face and 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 and mark weekly and termly formative and summative assessments to track
student progress and analyse the data for student growth.
- SPARK teachers 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 when required to do so from time to time.
- 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.
Qualifications and Criteria:
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- B.Ed. degree or PGCE - Foiundation Phase with isiZulu as a Major Subject
- Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
- English and isiZulu languages fluency.
- Clear/Clean Criminal record
Experience:
Recently qualified educators may apply as well as educators with 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 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.
Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness (SPARK)
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
Remuneration:
R 20,808.00 CTC per month
Position Type: Temporary
Location: Pretoria/Tshwane Region
SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company’s Employment Equity goals and targets.
SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
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.
