Latest Vacancies at SPARK Schools

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Create a positive student culture around online learning and independent work time and maintain high behavioural expectations for all students.
• Actively “coach” students on all computer programs and ensure that the educational software used in the lab effectively meets the needs of students.
• Create and submit lesson plans for project-based learning, in collaboration with intermediate phase teachers
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators to create individualized learning plans for students.
• Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies.
• Incorporate SPARK SEL (Social Emotional Learning) curriculum with scholars.
• Ensure all educational resources and assets are used responsibly and effectively.
• Report all damages to hardware to the School Operations Manager and fill out relevant incident reports if needed.
• Optimize timetables to ensure learning time is managed well.
• 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:

• English language fluency.
• Police clearance certificate.
• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Preferably, studying part­-time towards a B.Ed. or PGCE in the Intermediate or senior phase (3rd or 4th Year), with a view to becoming a qualified teacher.

Experience:

• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technology.

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

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Responsibilities:

Scholar support

• Emotional Learning curriculum with scholars
• Behavior management of scholars
• Communicate professionally with parents and line managers about incidents, conflicts, or concerns that occur in the after school programs

Scholar Supervision and Monitoring

• Supervise lunch and break during the instructional day
• School patrols
• Bathroom supervision
• Ensure SPARK’s healthy food scheme is enforced with students by checking lunches

Achievement enrichment school program

• Supervise scholars during the after school program, ensuring play, and structured activities.
• Plan engaging enrichment experiences and resources for scholars including but not limited to structured activities and team based sports activities such as netball.
• Ensure all after school program resources are used responsibly and effectively.
• Assist scholars with clarifying and reviewing concepts taught in class, explaining processes and assist students solve specific problems.
• Schedule and plan individual sessions for your scholars in collaboration with subject matter educators.

Clubs

• Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies to manage clubs ‘
• Facilitate weekly club lessons

Requirements

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 1-2 years study towards an education degree
• Prior working experience with High School age scholars preferred
• Clear criminal record
• Provisional SACE is advantageous but not required

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.

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Responsibilities:

Systems Solutions and Business Process Design and Optimisation

• Define, analyse and document business requirements that will enable development of technical solutions
• Liaise with stakeholders to understand the structure, policies and operations of the business and recommend optimisation solutions 
• Engage with business stakeholders at all levels as defined by the business project, to model processes, document business rules and initial uses cases
• Serve as the key custodian for business processes across the SPARK network by providing direction and guidance
• Manage the process of change requests, process improvement, make recommendations to business networks on ideas to improve and streamline processes and systems
• Facilitate design sessions and/or workshops with the system/s end users to define and document the business solutions
• Partner with the Technology team to translate business requirements into Technical specifications
• Drive planned and current initiatives using the Agile methodology
• Provide improvement for “Our Way Of Work” by suggesting efficient methods that will aid with the service offering rendered by Data & Technology team 
• Assist with documenting system integration specifications and actively drive end-to-end user acceptance testing 
• Generate and maintain our centralised documentation repository
• Work closely with the implementation team to facilitate change management and implementation strategy
• Provide support during and post-implementation 

Software Testing Life Cycle:

• Requirement Analysis: Requirement Analysis on the features that need to be tested. Identify missing aspects of the testing and ensure proper quality assurance with the relevant stakeholders is conducted.
• Review the software requirements document (SRD) and other related documents
• Interview stakeholders to gather additional information
• Identify any ambiguities or inconsistencies in the requirements
• Identify any missing or incomplete requirements
• Identify any potential risks or issues that may impact the testing process
• Create a requirement traceability matrix (RTM) to map requirements to test cases

Testing Plan: Calculate the estimated effort required and the cost for testing

• Identify the testing objectives and scope
• Develop a test strategy that encompass all critical testing aspects
• Identify the testing environment and resources required
• Create the test cases that will be executed and prepare the test data that will be used
• Identify the test deliverables and milestones
• Assign roles and responsibilities to the test team
• Outline the test and success criteria
• Document and communicate the test plan and solicit approval from relevant stakeholders
• Log any defects or issues that are found during test execution in a defect tracking system
• Collect and analyse the test results to determine testing success 
• Ensure any defects that are identified during test execution are retested and fixed correctly
• Ensure test results are documented and reported to the relevant stakeholders.
• Ascertain all testing-related activities are completed and documented. The main objective of the test closure stage is to ensure that all testing-related activities have been completed and that the software is ready for release
• Create a report that summarizes the overall testing process, including the number of test cases executed, the number of defects found, and the overall pass/fail rate.

Plan and develop the project idea: 

• The Project Manager will work with internal stakeholders and external clients to define the concept and create a process to bring it to fruition. This includes setting and managing stakeholders’ expectations, developing a detailed project plan, defining the scope of the project, understanding project risks and assigning team members to specific tasks

Lead the Project Team:

• The Project Manager is accountable for every aspect of the project, including leading a team capable of meeting or exceeding client expectations for their vision. He/she will assemble and manage these individuals to make a fine-tuned project machine. If the team needs guidance, training or coaching, it will be the  project manager’s responsibility to set them up for success

Monitor Project Progress and Set Deadlines

• Create an accurate timeline of project completion to ensuring tasks are finished within the confines of the assignment, the project manager must remain aware of how the project is progressing

Problem Resolution

• Anticipate any potential hiccups before they happen and devise solutions to keep the project in control

Budget Management

• Budget management is the primary of Project Management and the candidate needs to ensure that all projects are successfully completed without excessive spending and master the art of cost efficiency

Stakeholder Management

• Create a good working relationship with key stakeholders and keep open lines of communication for updates and feedback
• Keep abreast of any major changes that arise with timelines and budget, and keep key stakeholders updated

Project Performance Evaluation

• Evaluate projects’ efficiency and effectiveness using accurate data through the process
• Identify shortcomings and put together a remedial plan

Requirements

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Completed relevant diploma or degree in Industrial Engineering and/or Business Analysis 
• Certification in Information Technology will be an advantage
• Project Management Certification is critical
• Certified SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Practitioner will be an added advantage

Experience: 

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience:

• 3 to 5 years experience as a Business Analyst is essential
• 3 to 5 years experience as a Project Manager is essential
• Experience in Technology Project Management is a key requirement 
• Knowledge of Business Processes relating to: Scholar Information Management, Billing, Workflow, Customer Relationship Management, Procurement, Operations, Human Capital Management, Enrolment and Finance would be advantageous.
• Experience working in a Start-Up or Scale-Up organisation would be advantageous
• Experience with CRM and ERP implementations is a key requirement

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Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face-to-face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and club lessons.
• Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create and implement high-quality, individualised behaviour and learning plans for scholars.
• 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.
• Submit and analyse scholar data 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 or extend high-performing scholars.
• Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
• Participating 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.
• professionally conduct self 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:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree (SP & FET) - Sciences Focus/Majors
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

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Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face-to-face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and club lessons.
• Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create and implement high-quality, individualised behaviour and learning plans for scholars.
• 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.
• Submit and analyse scholar data 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:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency
• isiZulu language fluency
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree in isiZulu Home Language Senior/FET or isiZulu First Additional Language Senior/FET
• Minimum 3-5 years teaching experience, At least 2 years of successful Matric pass.
• SACE registration
• Clear criminal record

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Responsibilities:

• Ensure the continual professional development of our educators by coaching members of the instructional staff to the successful completion of the goals set in their individualised professional growth plans. This includes designing and facilitating weekly professional development sessions for the whole faculty, as well as arranging for individual professional growth opportunities.
• Support student achievement by setting clear and high expectations for excellent teaching in all content areas. Maintain a regular schedule of observations in all learning spaces and observation review meetings with educators to ensure that they can successfully plan instruction, execute instruction, and implement SPARK Schools’ culture and behaviour management techniques.
• Implement the network’s rigorous curriculum, which aligns to and extends the South African national curriculum.
• Implement online curriculum and small ­group tutoring in the Learning Lab that aligns to and extends what is taught by classroom teachers.
• Facilitate an assessment and data analysis cycle that allows instructional staff to analyse student performance and identify areas for targeted instruction.
• Collaborate with school leadership team to manage instructional staff, including facilitating termly and final evaluations.
• Participate in the selection of new school-based personnel.
• Responsible for the onboarding of instructional staff members.
• Define and share information about network-wide 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 2 years of excellent classroom instruction.
• Previous experience leading a team.
• Experience and practice with labour laws.

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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 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/clean criminal record

Experience:

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

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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 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/clean criminal record

Experience:

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

go to method of application »

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

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• B.Ed. degree or PGCE - Foundation Phase (isiZulu). Recently qualified teachers encouraged to apply!
• Done isiZulu as a medium of instruction
• Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
• English language fluency.
• isiZulu Fluency
• Clear/Clean Criminal record

Experience:

• Recently qualified educators may apply as well as educators with more experience.