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Primary School English/SS Teacher Grd 7 - SPARK Carlswald - 2024

Spark Schools · 30+ days ago
ZAR 20,808+ / month
Full-time
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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 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: 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 scholars. SPARK Schools English and Social Sciences teachers are content specialists, who receive ongoing 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 rigorous and engaging lessons in Grade 7 English Home Language and Social Sciences.
  • Facilitate learning in online instruction and independent learning spaces.
  • Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to improve the quality of learning experiences.
  • Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
  • Create individualised behaviour and learning plans for all scholars in class face to face and online.
  • Administer and mark weekly and termly formative and summative assessments to track scholar progress and analyse the data for student growth.
  • SPARK Schools 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 scholars feel genuinely valued and supported.
  • Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings where required.
  • Implement strategies given by the Crisis Management team.
  • Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
  • Adhere to the assessment, learning programmes, evaluation and scholar support policies.
  • 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 PGCE. Senior Phase / FET with an English Home Language specialism
  • Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE)
  • SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Experience
  • 1 - 2 years senior primary OR high school teaching experience

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 and

advancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support and mentorship.

● Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees to ensure the accessibility of

university and careers for all.

We are looking for ‘’GEMS’’ with the following attributes:

● 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 to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.

● Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and

opportunities.

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:
R 20,808.00 per month cost to company

Position Type: Permanent

Locations: Midrand Region

  • SPARK Carlswald

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.

Last updated on Aug 2, 2024

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About the company

Spark SchoolsSpark Schools is a network of affordable private schools that offer high-quality education to children in South Africa. Their innovative approach to education has received numerous awards and recognition.
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