SPARK Support/Head Office Vacancies Jobs

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Foundation Phase Academic Lead – SPARK Support – 2026

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. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: Learning Design and Pedagogical Manager

Purpose of Role:

The Foundation Phase Academic Lead is the academic and compliance lead for the Foundation Phase, with direct and primary accountability for Grade R–3 outcomes. The role exists to ensure excellent foundational literacy and numeracy results, rigorous curriculum delivery, and full compliance with DBE and CAPS requirements.

While the role spans Grades R–3, the non-negotiable priority is foundational academic achievement, school readiness, and statutory compliance — ensuring every SPARK Foundation Phase scholar exits Grade 3 with strong literacy, numeracy, and the skills to access the Intermediate Phase with confidence.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

1.Grade R–3 Academic Ownership (Primary Accountability)

• Serve as the single point of accountability for Foundation Phase academic outcomes.
• Drive:

                      – Phonics progression and early reading benchmarks (Grades R–2)

                      -Numeracy fluency and concept mastery across the phase

                      -Grade 3 Benchmark Assessment  readiness and subject-level targets

• Lead early identification of at-risk scholars and coordinate high-impact academic interventions.
• Ensure full curriculum coverage and depth aligned to the Launchpad Model and DBE standards.

2. Foundation Phase Curriculum & Assessment Leadership

• Lead curriculum and assessment implementation across Grades R–3, ensuring:
• Curriculum coverage, pacing, and Launchpad Model fidelity
• Alignment between teaching, assessment, and learning progression requirements
• Oversee all Foundation Phase assessment systems, including:

             -Continuous assessment task design and scheduling

             -Informal and formal assessment moderation and internal quality assurance

             -Portfolio-of-evidence management and compliance

             -Ensure all academic processes meet SPARK school and DBE compliance requirements.

3. School Readiness & Transition Readiness Management

Design and lead the Grade 3 transition readiness strategy, including:

• Structured reading and numeracy benchmarking assessments
• Promotion and retention review processes
• Grade R school-readiness screening and support

Work closely with the Learning Design and Pedagogical Manager to ensure:

• Accurate scholar records and progression documentation
• Compliance with school and DBE reporting requirements
• Assessment integrity and risk management

4. Instructional Leadership & Teacher Enablement

Provide instructional leadership to Foundation Phase teachers through:

• Curriculum pacing oversight and lesson plan quality reviews
• Assessment quality checks and feedback cycles
• Targeted academic coaching based on scholar data
• The selection and procurement of high-quality instructional materials and concrete manipulatives, ensuring all classrooms are equipped with the correct tools to support multisensory learning and conceptual understanding. 

Support teachers to strengthen:

• Subject and phase content mastery
• Structured literacy (phonics, guided reading, writing) and early numeracy pedagogy
• Differentiation, small-group instruction, and intervention strategies
• Lead Foundation Phase academic meetings, data reviews, and performance planning sessions.

5. Scholar Tracking, Intervention & Support

• Monitor individual scholar performance trajectories across Grades R–3, with intensified focus in Grade 3.
• Design and coordinate:

              -Catch-up and remediation programmes

              -Small-group tutoring and targeted phonics/numeracy support

              -Beyond the classroom academic interventions

• Collaborate with learner support and guidance teams to address barriers to learning, including LSEN identification and referral.

6. Data, Reporting & Accountability

• Own the accuracy and integrity of Foundation Phase academic data, with specific accountability for Grade 3 reporting.
• Analyse and report on:

              -Subject and cohort performance trends across the phase

              -Risk indicators and intervention impact

• Provide clear, timely academic reporting to:

              -Learning Design and Pedagogical Manager 

              -School leadership and network academic teams (where applicable)

7. Foundation Phase Exit Readiness & Pathways

• Ensure Grade 3 scholars are academically prepared for:

             -A strong transition into the Intermediate Phase

             -Meeting or exceeding CAPS performance standards in Literacy and Numeracy

• Support alignment between academic results and progression decisions in partnership with the school leadership team.
• The Academic Lead is responsible for investigating and intervening in any foundational academic gaps identified in the Intermediate Phase, ensuring that pedagogical adjustments are made in Grades R–3 to prevent recurring deficits.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency.
• Police clearance certificate.
• BEd in Foundation Phase or equivalent (essential)
• SACE registration (essential)
• Foundation Phase subject specialisation in Literacy, Mathematics, or Life Skills (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ teaching experience, with significant Grade R–3 exposure
• Proven track record of improving foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes
• Strong experience in Foundation Phase assessment, moderation, and DBE compliance
• Prior academic leadership or coordination experience within the Foundation Phase

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.
• Deep expertise in Foundation Phase CAPS and structured literacy/numeracy pedagogy
• Strong assessment literacy and compliance orientation
• Advanced data analysis and intervention planning skills
• High attention to detail and operational discipline
• Ability to lead high-stakes academic delivery under pressure
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management capability

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness (SPARK)

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: Consummerate with experience

Position Type: Permanent

Location: Randburg,Gauteng

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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Commercial Data and Insights Analyst – SPARK Schools Support – 2026

Purpose of the Role

The Commercial Data & Insights Analyst is responsible for providing real-time commercial, operational and customer insights across the full parent lifecycle – from lead generation and enrolment through to collections, retention and customer experience.

The role exists to improve decision-making, operational visibility and commercial performance by transforming fragmented operational data into actionable insights that support enrollment growth, collections performance, utilisation, customer experience and profitability across the network.

The analyst will support Sales, Marketing, Finance, Schools and Collections through advanced reporting, dashboard development, customer insight analysis and performance deep dives that identify operational risks, trends and improvement opportunities.

Reports To: Head of Sales and Collections

Responsibilities:

Sales & Enrolment Analytics

• Build and manage daily, weekly and monthly enrolment dashboards.
• Track the full lead-to-enrolment funnel across all stages.
• Identify fallout and friction points within the enrollment journey.
• Monitor lead quality, conversion rates and sales productivity.
• Analyse campaign performance across digital channels.
• Track school utilization, enrolment growth and attrition trends.
• Monitor new school ramp-up performance and capacity risk.
• Provide insights impacting revenue growth, utilization and EBITDA performance.

Collections & Revenue Analytics

• Produce real-time collections and cash flow reporting.
• Build debt aging and arrears analysis (30/60/90/180+ days).
• Track collection rate vs cash rate performance.
• Monitor parent payment behaviour and collections trends.
• Identify high-risk arrears accounts and recovery priorities.
• Analyze school-level collections performance and shortfalls.
• Track payment arrangements, promises to pay and recovery campaigns.
• Improve visibility into payment allocation accuracy and bad debt exposure.

Customer Experience & Insights

• Design and manage customer experience reporting across all parent touchpoints.
• Analyse customer surveys, feedback and parent sentiment trends.
• Identify recurring customer pain points across enrolment, billing, collections and communication processes.
• Produce customer insight reports for operational and leadership teams.
• Track customer satisfaction, engagement and service experience metrics.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve parent experience and retention.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and customer response trends

Performance Deep Dives & Business Intelligence

• Conduct operational deep dives to identify root causes impacting performance.
• Analyse large datasets across spreadsheets, Google Sheets and operational systems.
• Consolidate fragmented operational data into meaningful business insights.
• Build executive-ready dashboards and automated reporting solutions.
• Develop BI dashboards and visual reporting for leadership teams.
• Support strategic decision-making using data trends and forecasting.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and efficiency improvement opportunities

Reporting & Data Management

• Build and maintain automated reporting frameworks.
• Reduce dependency on manual reporting processes.
• Ensure reporting accuracy, integrity and consistency.
• Produce executive commercial performance packs and presentations.
• Provide real-time operational visibility to management teams.
• Support data governance and reporting standardization initiatives.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Leadership has real-time visibility into sales, collections and customer performance.
• Operational teams make faster and more accurate decisions using data.
• Customer pain points are identified and addressed proactively.
• Reporting moves from manual and reactive to automated and insight-led.
• Performance risks are identified earlier through data analysis.
• The business develops stronger commercial, operational and customer intelligence capability.

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria

Experience:

• BCom in Business Analytics or related field
• 3–5 years in commercial analytics, sales analytics, finance analytics or business intelligence
• Experience in high-volume operational environments
• Experience presenting insights and analytics to senior leadership teams
• Experience building dashboards and executive reporting tools
• Experience conducting operational performance deep dives

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets expertise
• Strong knowledge of formulas, lookups, pivot tables and multi-sheet analysis
• Ability to work with large and complex datasets
• Power BI / Tableau / Looker Studio dashboard development
• Data visualization and reporting capability
• CRM and operational systems reporting
• Strong spreadsheet modelling and analytical capability
• SQL advantageous

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Commercial and operational understanding
• Attention to detail and reporting accuracy
• Ability to simplify complex data into actionable insights
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders confidently
• Process improvement mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

Benefits

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration
• discretionary 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: Market Related

Position type: Full Time

Location: Randburg, Gauteng

• SPARK Support Office

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.

Click here to apply

Electrician – SPARK Support Office – 2026

Purpose of Role:

An Electrician at SPARK Schools is responsible for ensuring that all electrical infrastructure, systems, and equipment across the SPARK Schools network are safely installed, maintained, repaired, and compliant with applicable regulations and standards. The Electrician plays a critical role in supporting uninterrupted school operations by proactively identifying electrical risks, conducting preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and delivering high-quality workmanship across school and support office facilities.

This role requires a highly organised, safety-conscious, and solutions-driven individual who can work independently while maintaining exceptional customer service and professionalism when engaging with school-based staff and stakeholders.

Reports To: Regional Facilities Manager (TBC)

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all planned preventative electrical maintenance across allocated SPARK Schools sites.
• Conducts reactive electrical repairs and fault finding on electrical systems, circuits, DB boards, plugs, switches, lighting, and appliances.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment in accordance with South African electrical regulations and standards.
• Conducts routine inspections of electrical infrastructure to identify hazards, defects, or required upgrades.
• Assists with electrical installations relating to new school projects, refurbishments, and operational improvements.
• Installs and maintains interior and exterior lighting systems, emergency lighting, and security lighting.
• Supports generator, inverter, solar, and backup power system maintenance and troubleshooting where required.
• Ensures compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and safe electrical working procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance work completed, materials used, and outstanding issues.
• Assists with ensuring all Certificates of Compliance (COCs) and electrical compliance documentation remain up to date.
• Monitors and reports on electrical usage inefficiencies or potential energy-saving opportunities.
• Manages electrical tools, testing equipment, and materials responsibly and reports damaged or missing items.
• Responds promptly to emergency electrical failures or urgent operational issues.
• Assists broader facilities and maintenance teams with operational support and ad hoc maintenance activities where required.
• Performs regular housekeeping before and after maintenance work is carried out.
• Communicates professionally with school leadership teams, support office staff, service providers, and contractors.
• Provides innovative and practical recommendations to improve electrical infrastructure reliability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Qualified Electrician with recognised trade certification
• A Wireman’s Licence is required (Mandatory)
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ electrical maintenance experience
• Experience working within commercial, educational, or multi-site environments advantageous
• Knowledge of electrical compliance regulations and health and safety standards
• Experience with generators, solar, inverters, or backup power systems is advantageous
• English language fluency
• Valid driver’s licence, with own vehicle required
• Police clearance certificate
• Grade 12 certificate
• Ability to work flexible hours or respond to emergency call-outs when required

SPARK Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness

Benefits

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration
• discretionary 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: Market Related

Position type: Full Time

Location: Randburg, Gauteng

• SPARK Support Office

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.

Click here to apply

Enrollment Administration Agent (Temp) – SPARK Schools Support Office – 2026

SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools, 5 high schools and serving over 18,000 families in 2026. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: Enrollment Team Leader

Purpose of Role:

The Enrolment Administration Agent is responsible for supporting the end-to-end enrolment administration process. This role ensures accurate data management, timely processing of enrolment-related queries, and a high-quality customer experience for prospective and current families.

The agent supports the enrolment team by processing data and completing administrative tasks efficiently and on time. While not involved in direct enrolment process, the role is critical in enabling data processing and documentation.

The agent is expected to follow procedures, maintain data integrity, and manage large volumes of information accurately and consistently.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Enrolment Administration:

• Manage and monitor the enrolment applications mailbox, ensuring all queries and submissions are acknowledged and processed within agreed turnaround times.
• Receive, track, and resolve tickets from the ticket system, escalating complex issues where necessary.
• Process scholar transfers between campuses, ensuring all relevant systems and records are accurately updated.
• Liaise with teams to process approved data amendments on scholar profiles, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of enrolments in line with organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensure all documentation is correctly captured, stored, and accessible for audit purposes.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement: 

• Monitor and analyze recurring issues or trends, providing recommendations to improve processes and customer experience.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of enrolment systems, workflows, and service delivery standards.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and system updates to stay aligned with organizational changes and best practices.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Matric (Essential).
• 0-1 Year Experience

Skills and Mindset:

• Excellent telephone etiquette and customer service orientation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Attributes:

• Professional and accountable
• Team player with strong collaboration skills
• Resilient and adaptable
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

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: Basic

Position type: Temporary

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.

Click here to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications