Job Description

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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.
Purpose of Role:
SPARK Schools Intern 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 practicing instructional delivery, while building content knowledge and pedagogical skills aligned to SPARK's academic and cultural model.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Co-plan and co-teach both in-person and distance learning lessons.
• 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 School Operations Manager 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Fluency in English
• 3rd/4th year B.Ed or PGCE student specialising in English HL
• Student SACE registration
• Clear 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

• individualized professional development, support and mentorship

• employee discount on school fees

• opportunities for career growth

Position Type: Fixed Term Contract (1 year)
Compensation: Market Related
Locations: Randburg, Gauteng

• SPARK Randburg High School

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.

Skills Required