About SPARK Schools:
Watch our Vision Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOU0TYnNsZo
Take a tour of our Website: https://sparkschools.co.za/
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. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Reports To: Assistant Principal or Principal
Purpose of Role:
SPARK Schools teachers are central to scholar achievement. This role maintains high expectations for classroom culture, scholar behaviour, and academic growth. Educators serve as subject specialists, responsible for equipping scholars with content mastery and critical thinking tools necessary for success in matric and beyond.
Reports To: Associate Principal or Principal
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum Delivery
Independently plan and deliver all academic lessons both in-person and in distance learning.
Teach high-impact grades or core subjects.
Deliver academic, clubs, and enrichment lessons aligned to the curriculum and SPARK’s pedagogical standards.
Participate in place-based education and implement SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment activities.
Teaching through Project-Based Learning
Personalising teaching through data-driven decisions
Differentiated instruction driven by technology
Collaboration & Planning
Lead grade-wide or subject-wide initiatives (e.g., moderation, data tracking).
Design and implement high-quality Individualised Behaviour and Learning Plans (IBLPs).
Participate in and co-lead professional development sessions and ongoing instructional coaching.
Review lesson plans and observe lessons
Resource creation and implementation monitoring
Co-creation of lesson planning and lesson materials
Scholar Progress Monitoring
Administer formative and termly assessments to track academic performance.
Submit and analyse scholar data to monitor growth and implement data-driven interventions.
Plan and implement academic support programmes for low-performing scholars and enrichment for high-performing scholars.
Monitoring the improvement of scholar performance through academic support programs
Monitor scholar progress in the Innovation HUB (online program engagement)
Character Development & Culture Building
Lead CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and facilitate scholar reflection activities.
Co-create CQ program
Lead training and development of culture and CQ for staff
Plan, drive and participate in culture events and initiatives
Contribute to scholars' careers and tertiary preparation initiatives.
Uphold and promote SPARK’s behaviour management strategies and cultural values.
Promote an inclusive school environment that drives diversity, equity and inclusion
Professionalism & Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and stakeholders.
Maintain professionalism at all SPARK Schools events and engagements.
Attend Saturday school events, parent meetings, and other required activities.
Promote and model SPARK Schools’ vision, mission, and values.
Compliance & Safety
Adhere to policies related to crisis management, child protection, anti-bullying, and health and safety.
Implement directives from the Crisis Management Team.
Participate fully in operational processes…