About SPARK Schools:
SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor 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 equips teachers to serve their students effectively.
The blended learning model combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allowing teachers to anticipate student needs and provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure accessibility to university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, as getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators striving for excellence through persistence and urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission, and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant, fast-paced, engaging, tech-enabled, and data-driven.
SPARK Schools is a high-growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organization, 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:
SPARK Schools intermediate phase blended learning facilitators drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of online learning, project-based learning, and independent student work time in our intermediate phase “flex” blended learning model. They work directly with students in whole class, small group, and individual settings.
Responsibilities:
- Create a positive student culture around online learning and maintain high behavioral expectations for all students.
- Actively coach students on all computer programs and ensure that the educational software 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 individualized learning plans for students.
- Use SPARK culture and behavior management strategies.
- Incorporate SPARK SEL (Social Emotional Learning) curriculum with scholars.
- Ensure all educational resources are used responsibly and effectively.
- Report 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 oneself in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
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.
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 and collaboration.
- 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.
Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, and Kindness (SPARK)
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
Compensation: R12,699.00 p/m CTC
Position Type: Permanent/Full Time
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng (SPARK Randpark Ridge)
SPARK Schools is an equal opportunities employer and 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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