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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, elevating student achievement and providing the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of 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 organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high schools, serving over 16,000 families. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Reports To: Principal
Purpose of Role:
The School Operations and Blended Learning Manager drives student achievement in the SPARK Schools network by ensuring that their school operates smoothly, efficiently, and to a consistent standard of excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Implement school-wide systems and procedures (for example, arrivals, dismissals, cover timetables, study hall timetables, and examination administration) to facilitate student achievement and align with SPARK Schools network-wide best practices.
- Support scholar achievement by setting clear and high expectations for excellent facilitation and monitoring in all innovation hubs.
- Maintain a regular schedule of observations in all the innovation hubs and conduct observation review meetings with blended learning facilitators.
- Facilitate professional development for operational staff & Blended Learning Facilitators.
- Oversee the Office Manager’s administration of student information systems and student records.
- Ensure study hall attendance and late pick up is tracked accurately and submitted to billing on time.
- Ensure effective study materials/resources are sourced and procured for high school scholars.
- Implement a rigorous study hall product with measurable academic outcomes using data-driven strategies.
- Organise and manage the high school clubs as per the implementation guide.
- Manage the clubs and XC project budget, coordinating delivery of materials and resources.
- Manage examination routines & procedures as outlined in the implementation guides.
- Organise and maintain relationships with extramural vendors.
- Line manage school site operational staff & Blended Learning Facilitators.
- Manage all school inventory, including fixed assets, stationery, cleaning supplies, and other resources.
- Conduct weekly asset checks of all Chromebooks for scholars and staff radios.
- Oversee the maintenance of the school facility.
- Maintain a daily schedule of facilities and grounds walk-arounds and observations.
- Coordinate with the Procurement team at SPARK Support for fixed assets and consumables.
- Manage the site-specific and study hall budgets.
- Participate in the selection of new school-based staff.
- Onboard new personnel.
- Understand and enforce network-wide policies and compliance requirements.
- Lead the site-specific crisis management team.
- Attend to sick or injured children and liaise with parents/guardians.
- Attend coaching 1:1s with the school principal and regular team meetings.
- Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:
- Experience
- Required: At least 1-3 years of classroom instruction
- Preferred: operational management/leadership in a high school context
- Preferred Qualifications
- English language fluency
- Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree (SP & FET)
- SACE registration
- Level 1 and 2 first aid certificates
- 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.
- Self Reflection: Capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness
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
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Riversands, Gauteng
- SPARK Riversands High School
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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