Talent Pool: SPARK Life Science Educators - 2027

About SPARK Schools

Watch our Vision Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOU0TYnNsZo

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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 personalised 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 and 5 high schools and serving over 16,000 families. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: Assistant Principal or Principal

Purpose of Role

SPARK Schools teachers are central to scholar achievement. This role maintains high expectations for classroom culture, scholar behaviour, and academic growth. Educators serve as subject specialists, responsible for equipping scholars with content mastery and critical thinking tools necessary for success in matric and beyond.

Reports To: Associate Principal or Principal

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Independently plan and deliver all academic lessons both in-person and in distance learning.
• Teach high-impact grades or core subjects.
• Deliver academic, clubs, and enrichment lessons aligned to the curriculum and SPARK’s pedagogical standards.
• Participate in place-based education and implement SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment activities.
• Teaching through Project-Based Learning
• Personalising teaching through data-driven decisions
• Differentiated instruction driven by technology

Collaboration & Planning

• Lead grade-wide or subject-wide initiatives (e.g., moderation, data tracking).
• Design and implement high-quality Individualised Behaviour and Learning Plans (IBLPs).
• Participate in and co-lead professional development sessions and ongoing instructional coaching.
• Review lesson plans and observe lessons
• Resource creation and implementation monitoring
• Co-creation of lesson planning and lesson materials

Scholar Progress Monitoring

• Administer formative and termly assessments to track academic performance.
• Submit and analyse scholar data to monitor growth and implement data-driven interventions.
• Plan and implement academic support programmes for low-performing scholars and enrichment for high-performing scholars.
• Monitoring the improvement of scholar performance through academic support programs
• Monitor scholar progress in the Innovation HUB (online program engagement)

Character Development & Culture Building

• Lead CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and facilitate scholar reflection activities.
• Co-create CQ program
• Lead training and development of culture and CQ for staff
• Plan, drive and participate in culture events and initiatives
• Contribute to scholars' careers and tertiary preparation initiatives.
• Uphold and promote SPARK’s behaviour management strategies and cultural values.

• Promote an inclusive school environment that drives diversity, equity and inclusion

Professionalism & Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and stakeholders.
• Maintain professionalism at all SPARK Schools events and engagements.
• Attend Saturday school events, parent meetings, and other required activities.
• Promote and model SPARK Schools’ vision, mission, and values.

Compliance & Safety

• Adhere to policies related to crisis management, child protection, anti-bullying, and health and safety.
• Implement directives from the Crisis Management Team.
• Participate fully in operational processes and procedures
• Submit scholar data and records as required.

Qualifications and Criteria

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

• Fluency in English
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE
• SACE registration
• +3-5 years of teaching experience is preferred
• Clear criminal record

SPARK Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness

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

Position Type: TBC

Remuneration: Market Related

Locations: SPARK Schools (Various Campuses)

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 have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.