[ref. f37569102] Primary School English Teacher (IP) -SPARK Rivonia - 2024

About SPARK Schools: Watch our Vision Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h OU0TYn Ns Zo

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.

Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, 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 and serving over 18,000 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Teachers in SPARK Schools drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students.

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,

• 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

• 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

• SPARK Educators should have a core focus on student achievement and should drive

• Submit student results data when required.
• Attend pre-service professional development before the school year begins and attend

• Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other

• Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all

• Nurture a high achieving work environment where all students feel genuinely valued and

• 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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• B.Ed. degree or PGCE. Intermediate/Senior Phase. Recently qualified teachers

• Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
• SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications
• English language fluency.
• A clear/clean 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 Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who is

• Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and

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

university and careers for all.

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

• SPARK Rivonia

Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.