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 is a high-growth, mission-driven entrepreneurial organization, operating 21 primary schools, 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 Foundation Phase English teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behavior, and academic growth for all students. They are Foundation Phase specialists who receive ongoing professional development customized for their past experience and individual needs.
Responsibilities:
- Plan for and deliver lessons to students.
- Provide instruction in various subjects with engaging lesson plans and resources.
- Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and create individualized behavior and learning plans for all students.
- Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools Social Emotional Learning curriculum.
- Use SPARK culture and implement behavior management strategies.
- Administer weekly and termly assessments to track student progress and analyze data for student growth.
- Focus on student achievement and drive all scholars to meet required proficiency ratings.
- Submit student results data when required.
- Attend pre-service professional development before the school year begins and attend weekly professional development and other training interventions.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Conduct self professionally at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
- Nurture a high-achieving work environment where all students feel valued and supported.
- Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
- Implement strategies from the Crisis Management team.
- Adhere to child protection, anti-bullying, and health and safety policies.
- Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- B.Ed. degree or PGCE in Foundation Phase. Recently qualified teachers are encouraged to apply.
- Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
- SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications.
- Fluency in English.
- A clear criminal record.
Experience:
Recently qualified teachers or teachers with experience are encouraged to apply.
Skills and Mindset:
- Strong desire to be part of a vibrant, technology-driven work environment fostering creativity and collaboration.
- Desire to be part of a collaborative, team-spirited, and fast-growing organization leading change in the education space.
- Desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities.
- Ability, desire, and passion to deliver high-quality transformational education at affordable fees.
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: R 20,808.00 per month cost to company
Position Type: Permanent
Location: Pretoria
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 not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
