Job Vacancies at SPARK Schools

About the Job

Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools FET Blended Learning Facilitators are computer literate and savvy and are studying towards a career in Education. SPARK high school Blended Learning facilitators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.
• FET Blended learning Facilitators are integral to the SPARK Schools’ culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons (both in the classroom and on the field) for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
• Actively assist students on all computer programs and ensure that the educational software used in the lab effectively meets the needs of students.
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators to create personalised learning plans for students.
• Assist with academic support programs and lead intervention sessions
• Report all damages to hardware to the School Operations Manager and fill out relevant incident reports if needed.
• Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
• Develop and administer formative and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth for all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings in the online space.
• Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
• Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.
• Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
  • Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
  • Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
  • Develop SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
  • Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
  • Nurture a high ­achieving work environment where all scholars feel genuinely valued and supported.
  • Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.
  • Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team. Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
  • Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
  • Submit student results data when required.

Qualifications and Criteria:

• Grade 12 Certificate 3rd/4th year B. Ed student in the Senior/FET phase.
• Specialisation in...........subject
• Clear criminal record
• English language fluency
• SACE provisional registration.

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About the Job

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
Values:

• English language fluency
• Previous maintenance and/or grounds keeping experience
• Clear/Clean Criminal Record
• Grade 12 certificate
• Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

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About the Job

Purpose of Role:

• SPARK Schools Foundation Phase Maths teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students.
• SPARK Schools Maths teachers are Foundation Phase specialists, who receive on-going professional development customised for their past experience and individual needs.
• The Foundation Phase Maths 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 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 stakeholders.
• 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:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• B.Ed. degree or H.Dip.Ed. or PGCE. Foundation Phase. Recently qualified teachers are encouraged to apply!
• Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
• SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications
• English language fluency.
• A clear criminal record

Experience:

• Recently qualified teachers or teachers with experience are encouraged to apply!

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.

Values: 

• Service, Persistance, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness.