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About SPARK Schools:
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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 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: Principal or Assistant Principal
Purpose of Role:
SPARK Schools Assistant Teachers are developing educators who co-plan and co-teach lessons under the guidance of a mentor teacher. They support scholar achievement by contributing to a positive classroom environment and practising instructional delivery, while building content knowledge and pedagogical skills aligned to SPARK’s academic and cultural model.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Instruction & Curriculum Delivery
- Co-plan and co-teach both in-person and distance learning lessons.
- Lead and facilitate intervention and acceleration sessions
- Plan and teach select lessons for practice and feedback.
- Support assessments and grade small tasks or homework.
- Facilitate 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
- Facilitate coding and robotics lessons
Collaboration & Planning
- Assist with marking and data tracking of subjects' assessments and exams.
- Participate in professional development, mentorship, check-ins and feedback sessions and ongoing instructional coaching.
- Teacher admin assistance and support
Scholar Progress Monitoring
- Track scholar's academic performance and ensure Personalised Learning Plans are on track
- Submit and analyse scholar data to monitor growth and implement data-driven interventions under the supervision of the mentor teacher
- Monitor scholar progress in the Innovation HUB (online program engagement)
- 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.
- Report all damages to hardware to the and fill out relevant incident reports if needed.
- Hold individualised intervention sessions for scholars who need extra support in subjects
Achievement enrichment school program
- Facilitate in supervising scholars during the after school program, ensuring play, and structured activities.
- Ensure all after school program resources are used responsibly and effectively.
Character Development & Culture Building
- Engage with CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and uphold CQ standards.
- Uphold and promote SPARK’s behaviour management strategies and cultural values.
- Promote an inclusive school environment that drive diversity, equity and inclusion
- Partake in school events and activities that promote CQ and SPARK culture
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 and procedures
- Provide support during transitions, lunch, break, and other non-instructional times
- Provide administrative support for both instructional and operational aspects.
- Submit scholar data and records as required.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- English language fluency.
- Police clearance certificate.
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- 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.
- Provisional SACE registration
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
to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
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: Market Related
Position Type: Temporary
Location: Johannesburg Region
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.
