Job Openings at SPARK Schools

Purpose of Role:

The purpose of the CCO role is to lead all revenue generation activities including marketing, communications, sales and customer service by setting the strategy that delivers on SPARK’s customer acquisition and growth objectives in the short and long term. This takes the form of ensuring that all SPARK schools are fully enrolled and have a strong reputation in the market. This ensures that SPARK adequately serves its surrounding communities.

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Responsibilities:

• Definition of growth strategy across SPARK’s suite of products and services
• Go to market strategies for new products and services
• Definition of annual sales and marketing objectives to achieve organisational goals
• Definition of sales and marketing processes to support organisational growth
• Driving sales and marketing campaigns to achieve revenue targets
• Taking complete ownership of all strategic initiatives and execution at the Awareness, Exploration, Consideration/Evaluation, Sales and Aftersales steps of the customer journey
• Ensuring the correct selection, implementation and use of all tools and systems in these stages of the customer journey, e.g. SPARK Schools website, customer relationship management system, direct mail systems, telephone systems
• Designing an especially robust after-sales process to deliver strong customer loyalty and retention
• Driving the creation and maintenance of team performance dashboards, including all key team and individual KPIs
• Ensuring timely recognition and reward for top achievers in the teams and implementing performance management actions if/when required
• Building a high performing team by providing strong mentorship, coaching and guidance
• Leading and scaling the Sales and Marketing teams in line with the organisation’s growth, and customer experience objectives
• Operational planning and resource allocation to ensure that enrolment targets are exceeded
• Monitoring market trends, including competitor analyses, industry analyses and market analyses
• Applying research insights and learnings to the Sales and Marketing strategy and tactics
• Identifying and exploiting new sales and marketing opportunities
• Annual budgeting and budget tracking for the sales and marketing business units
• Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to key stakeholders
• Building strong and collaborative relationships with other internal stakeholders

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Marketing, Advertising, Commerce or related field -
• Post Graduate/Master's Degree advantageous.

Competencies:

• 10+ years of experience building, scaling and leading high-performance sales and marketing teams - 5 of which must be at a senior or executive level
• Track record of demonstrable success in overseeing both the sales and marketing functions in a single organisation
• Previous P&L responsibility
• Experience overseeing market research non-negotiable

Skills and Mindset:

• Strategic-thinker
• Strong closing skills
• Team player who thrives at helping team members succeed
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional analytical skills - ability to analyse real-time data and adjust marketing and sales efforts in response to that data
• Ability to keep Return on Investment (ROI) top of mind at all times
• Proactive

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

Benefits

Compensation: Market related/Commensurate with experience - plus short and long term performance incentives.

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa

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.

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Reports To: School Achievement Manager

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: Temporary - Maternity Cover

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Reports To: School Operations Manager

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:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.
• Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

Benefits

Compensation:

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

Remuneration: R4,725.00 CTC p/m

Position Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Weltevreden park

• SPARK Randpark Ridge

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.