Job Description

Job Title: Office Manager

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 Africaxe2x80x99s 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, 5 high schools and serving over 15,500 families in 2024. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: School Operations Manager

Position Purpose:

SPARK Schools office managers liaise with parents, welcome visitors, and ensure the accurate administration of enrolment and student information records. Office managers are integral to the SPARK Schools xe2x80x9cculturexe2x80x9d and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate student information records on the student information system, including daily student attendance.
• Provide school tours to prospective parents and serve as a liaison during the enrolment process, including collecting personal documentation for enrolment files.
• Assist in managing dayxc2xad-to-xc2xadday facilities and maintenance issues, including facilitating visits by maintenance suppliers.
• Place procurement orders and receive delivery of supplies.
• Perform clerical duties, including answering phones, taking and distributing messages, and corresponding with parents and staff members via e-xc2xadmail.
• Assist with ad hoc operational tasks, such as data submission, stock-taking or event set-up, as requested by the school leaders.
• Attend to sick or injured children and liaise with parents/guardians about their children.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with school staff as required. 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:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Experience

• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children
• Administration
• Customer service
• Basic understanding of labour laws
• Preferred Qualifications

• English language fluency
• Police clearance certificate/clear criminal record
• Grade 12 certificate
• Certificates in administration
• Three to Four year degree or a NQF level 7 qualification

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:

R12,450.00 p/m

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Witpoortjie, Gauteng

• SPARK Witpoortjie

SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the companyxe2x80x99s 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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