Primary School English/Soc Science Teacher Grd 7- SPARK Schools JHB South - 2023
SPARK Schools, South Africa
Job Description
About SPARK Schools:
Watch our Vision Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOU0TYnNsZo
Take a tour of our Website: https://sparkschools.co.za/
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 20 primary schools, 4 high school and serving over 15,000 families in 2023. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal
Purpose of Role:
Teachers in SPARK Schools drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students.
SPARK Schools teachers receive on-going professional development customised for their past experience and individual
needs.
All teachers are integral to the SPARK Schools’ culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.
Responsibilities:
Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons in English, Social Science and Personal and Social Well-being to students,
depending on the grade level and timetable.
Provide instruction in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans and resources.
Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create
individualised behaviour and learning plans for all students in class face to face and online.
Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools Social Emotional Learning curriculum.
Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
Administer and mark weekly and termly formative and summative assessments to track student progress and analyse the
data for student growth.
SPARK Educators should have a core focus on student achievement and should drive
all scholars to meet the 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 any other training interventions.
Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other
stakeholders.
Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all
stakeholders.
Nurture a high achieving work environment where all students feel genuinely valued and
supported.
Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team.
Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the
greater community.
Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
B.Ed. degree or H.Dip.Ed. or PGCE. Intermediate/Senior 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
English language fluency.
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 and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and
an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.
Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social ImpactDisruptor and Society Shaper who is
leading change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the
accessibility of university and careers for all.
Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development