SPARK Schools Jobs

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Child Protection Officer – High School – SPARK Schools

Description

About SPARK Schools

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 personalised 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 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.

Job Title: High School Child Protection Officer

Purpose of Role:

The High School Child Protection Officer (HS CPO) is responsible for managing all aspects of child protection and safeguarding programs across SPARK High Schools. This includes developing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving child protection initiatives to ensure the safety and well-being of scholars.

The HS CPO will also provide support and guidance to social workers placed in schools, ensuring alignment with SPARK’s safeguarding policies and national legislation. Additionally, the HS CPO will play a key role in enhancing the Character Quotient (CQ) framework, enhancing the behaviour management process, and strengthening restorative practices in high schools.

The high School Child Protection Officer (HS CPO) plays a critical role in developing and implementing policies, frameworks, and training initiatives to ensure scholar safety, behaviour management, and character development across SPARK High Schools.

Reports To: Head of Product: High Schools

Responsibilities generally include:

• Policy Development and Framework
• Programme Development & Planning
• Social Worker Support & Case Management
• Behaviour Management & Restorative Practices
• Character Quotient (CQ) Framework Development & Implementation
• Programme Development & Continuous Improvement
• Innovation, Knowledge Management & Capacity Building

Please note this role is on an initial 24-month contract (2 years)

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

• B.Ed and NQF Level 8 (post-graduate diploma or honours) qualification in Social Work, Social Science and/or related field.
• Languages: speak, read, write and understand English. Speak and understand a minimum of four (4) South African languages.
• Certification through the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
• SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications.

Experience

• 3 – 5 years working with child protection-related issues (preferably within a school setting).
• 5+ years of experience working with vulnerable children.
• Demonstrated training materials development experience.
• Experience in advocacy for children’s rights and protection will be advantageous.

Competencies

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of South African child protection-related legislation, principles and practices and their implementation.
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to deal with sensitive situations with integrity.
• Strong report writing skills and the ability to maintain confidential records of reported cases and actions taken.
• Confidence and good judgement in managing situations related to the poor conduct/behaviour of others towards children.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity.
• Driven to achieve impactful results.
• Affinity with children and young people.
• Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team-spirited and fast-growing Social Impact Disruptor.
• Ability, desire and passion to deliver high-quality transformational education at affordable fees.

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

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/Market related CTC

Location: Rosebank, Gauteng

Position Type: Contract

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.

Educational Psychologist – Primary School – SPARK Schools

Description

About SPARK Schools

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 personalised 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 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.

Job Title: Educational Psychologist

Purpose of Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Educational Psychologist to join our Primary Schools team. The successful candidate will provide expert assessment, consultation, and intervention services to support the educational and emotional needs of our learners.

Reports To: Child Protection Officer

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify learners’ strengths, needs, and learning styles.
• Conduct psychoeducational assessments.
• Develop and implement evidence-based interventions to support learners’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement Individualised Education Programmes (IEPs).
• Provide consultation and training to teachers and other school staff on topics such as learning strategies, classroom management, and mental health support.
• Develop and implement school-wide initiatives to promote positive mental health and well-being.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of learner assessments, interventions, and progress.

Please note this role is on an initial 24-month contract (2 years)

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Master’s degree in Educational Psychology
• Professional Registration: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Educational Psychologist
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience working as an Educational Psychologist in a school setting.

Desired Criteria: 

• Experience working with diverse scholar populations. 
• Experience with school-wide initiatives to promote positive mental health and well-being.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our learners.

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of child development, learning theories, and educational psychology.
• Must have experience with applications of accommodations and concessions.
• Excellent assessment, consultation, and intervention skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, parents, and other professionals. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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

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/Market related CTC

Location: Rosebank, Gauteng

Position Type: Contract

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.

High School BLF and Tourism Educator Temp – FET Phase -SPARK Randburg High -2025

Requirements

SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour,

and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools FET Phase Tourism Educators are content specialists in Tourism.

SPARK high school FET Phase educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.

SP/FET Phase Educators are integral to the SPARK Schools’ culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Reports To: Assistant Principal or Principal

Responsibilities:

● Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and clubs 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 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.

Blended Learning role:

● Create a positive student culture around online learning and independent work time and maintain

high behavioural expectations for all students.

● Create and maintain a conducive learning environment in all learning environments with all students.

● Actively assist 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 personalised

learning plans for students.

● Pilot innovative ideas, technology and curriculum for the SPARK High school model. Collect data

and analyse outcomes of pilot products. Liaise continuously with the High school model team to

relay data and feedback.

● Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies and engage with scholars to develop

character and maximise scholar experience.

● 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 and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency
• 3 – 5 years experience
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree in Tourism – Senior/FET Phase
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

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

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: R25,500.00 ctc p/m

Position Type: Temporary

Location: Johannesburg Region

• SPARK Randburg High (York Avenue Campus)

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.

Primary School English Teacher (IP) -SPARK Blue Downs – 2025

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 18,000 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

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 in English, Social Science and Personal and Social Well-being to students,

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 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. Intermediate/Senior&FET 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!

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.

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

Remuneration:

R 20,808.00 per month cost to company

Position Type: Permanent

Location: Western Cape

• SPARK Blue Downs

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.

Primary School Assistant Principal – SPARK Blue Downs -2025

Purpose of Role:

The Assistant Principal drives student achievement as an instructional leader by providing excellent instructional coaching and professional development to benefit classroom instruction and the Learning Lab. The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in providing teachers, blended learning facilitators, and PE coaches the training and support necessary to be highly effective, professional educators.

The Assistant Principal is integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars

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.

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.

SPARK values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and 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: R26,724.00 ctc p/m

Locations:

• SPARK Blue Down

Position Type: Full time/Permanent

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.

High School Assistant Principal Academics Temp – SPARK Blue Downs High – 2025

Description

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 18,000 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Purpose of Role:

The Assistant Principal drives High School scholar achievement, a positive scholar and staff culture, operational efficiency and an engaged school community by providing excellent management, coaching and leadership to school staff. The Assistant Principal is integral to the SPARK Schools culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Reports To: Principal

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities: 

Drive Academic Excellence and Scholar Achievement: 

• Lead the implementation of a high-quality instructional program that promotes content mastery and critical thinking, aligned with the National Senior Certificate (NSC) requirements. 
• Use quantitative (assessment) and qualitative (anecdotal) data to monitor scholar progress, identify gaps, and implement targeted interventions to ensure that all scholars are on track to meet matriculation standards. 

Teach Life Science Classes 

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic 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. 

Oversee Data-Driven Instruction: 

• Ensure the consistent use of formative and summative assessments to inform instruction, providing actionable feedback to educators and scholars.
• Analyze academic performance data regularly, using insights to drive improvements in instructional practices and to develop personalized learning plans for at-risk scholars. 

Support Matric Readiness and Exam Preparation: 

• Lead efforts to prepare scholars for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, including coordinating mock exams, study sessions, and targeted academic support for Grade 12 scholars. 
• Ensure that scholars are equipped with strong study skills, time management techniques, and a clear understanding of NSC requirements to meet a 100% pass rate target. 

Coach Teachers to Excellence: 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive coaching and development plan for teachers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality, rigorous instruction that meets the needs of all scholars. ○ Conduct regular classroom observations, provide actionable feedback, and facilitate coaching sessions to help teachers improve their instructional practices, classroom management, and learner engagement strategies. 
• Lead professional development initiatives that focus on best practices in teaching, instructional innovation, and data-driven decision-making, ensuring teachers continually refine their skills and stay up-to-date with current educational trends. 
• Build a culture of continuous improvement where teachers are encouraged to reflect on their practice, set professional growth goals, and collaborate with peers to achieve excellence. 

Develop a Strong School Academic Culture: 

• Promote a culture of academic rigor, responsibility, and continuous improvement, ensuring that scholars take ownership of their learning. 
• Lead initiatives that focus on character development alongside academic growth, reinforcing SPARK Schools’ core values (Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness) within the academic context. 

Collaborate with Leadership for Holistic Scholar Support: 

• Work closely with the Principal, Assistant Principals, and School Leadership Team to ensure that academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support systems are integrated and effectively address the needs of all scholars. 
• Engage parents and the broader community in the academic process, building partnerships that contribute to scholar success. 

Monitor and Improve Academic Interventions: 

• Lead the development of individualized academic plans for scholars identified as at-risk, ensuring that tailored interventions are in place to close learning gaps. 
• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions through ongoing data analysis and ensure adjustments are made to improve scholar outcomes. 

Ensure Effective Use of Blended Learning Models: 

• Oversee the integration of technology-enhanced learning through SPARK Schools’ blended learning model, ensuring that online and in-person instruction complement each other to drive student achievement. 
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of blended learning tools and provide feedback and training to teachers on optimizing these resources. 

Support Scholar Responsibility and Self-Regulated Learning: 

• Encourage scholars to take responsibility for their learning by developing study plans, setting academic goals, and engaging in self-assessment. 
• Implement programs that foster scholar autonomy, time management, and accountability, preparing them for the rigors of high school and beyond. 

Ensure Compliance with Educational Standards and Policies: 

• Ensure the academic program aligns with the requirements of the Department of Basic Education and Umalusi accreditation, preparing scholars to meet national education standards. 
• Lead efforts to comply with regulatory and reporting requirements, ensuring that all academic records and assessments are in line with SPARK Schools’ policies. 

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• English language fluency
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree (SP & FET) majoring in Life Sciences
• Familiarity with high school Matric requirements including Senior and FET phase CAPs curricula with speciality in the Sciences
• SACE registration
• A clear/clean criminal record
• Completed at least 3-4 years of excellent classroom instruction in intermediate, senior or FET phase
• Held a leadership role in primary school or high school

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.

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: R30,600.00 ctc p/m

Location: Blue Downs, Western Cape

• SPARK Blue Downs High

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.

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