High School Curriculum
2 weeks ago
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 and 5 high schools and serving over 15,500 families in 2024. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Purpose of Role:
The High School Curriculum and Assessment officer drives student achievement in the SPARK Schools network by ensuring that our curriculum is engaging and rigorous and that our assessment accurately measures student progress toward each individual's achievement goals. The Curriculum and Assessment Officers' support in the SPARK Schools network is integral to the SPARK Schools' mission to create systemic change in South African education.
Requirements
Reports To: Curriculum and Assessment Manager
Responsibilities:
SPARK Model Implementation
Drive the implementation of the curriculum and assessment model at SPARK Schools. Monitor and evaluate a rigorous network-wide curriculum for the allocated subjects that aligns to and extends the South African national curriculum, including comprehensive assessments for all grades and all subjects. Document and communicate the scope and sequence of curriculum for each grade level and subject in conjunction with internal assessments. Demonstrate a relentless commitment to student achievement.Resources and supplier management
Adhere to the High school Blueprint and resource all schools in accordance with this. Engage suppliers linked to efficacy budget ( Flow up on order etc). Recommend and source the appropriate curriculum resources as well as the effective implementation thereof.Assessment
Creation of formative or summative assessment for subjects in the general portfolio. Monitor and evaluate the formative assessment tracker and recommend appropriate strategies and interventions to support scholar progress. Implement, train and monitor the integration of scholar projects into the curriculum and annual teaching plan. Facilitate a network-wide assessment and data analysis cycle that allows school leaders to create intervention programmes linked to the data analysis. Monitor student performance and identify areas for school-wide targeted instruction. Create intervention programmes linked to data analysis. Implement integrated learning tools, such as ATP and lesson plan templates, into online classroom procedures to assist in gathering assessment data, thereby enhancing understanding of student progress through a blended learning environment. Generate and manage internal assessment schedules, logistics and reporting. Monitor grade-level and phase-specific progress against the scope, sequence maps and assessments using data analysis. Clearly communicate network-wide and school data to school leaders in order to ensure the accurate interpretation of student progress.School-based Support
Conduct weekly classroom observations linked to curriculum coverage. Helps instructional coaches and educators to develop instructional strategies and intervention programmes. Evaluate and monitor scholar improvement from intervention programmes. Implement strategies and training, and employ resources, to drive the continual improvement of scholar results in Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy, across the network.Training
Conduct PD sessions for teachers directed at curriculum gaps. Conduct subject specific targeted training for teachers and leaders. Support pre-service and in-service professional development for school leaders and educators on curriculum.Compliance
To engage and maintain relations with external stakeholders within the Education sphere DOE, DBE, GDE, WCED, Districts, ISASA, UMALUSI, etc To attend district meetings, compiling documentation and facilitating submissions to maintain healthy relationships with subject advisors, academic compliance manager and other academic compliance officials in the DOE, DBE, GDE, WCED, Districts, ISASA, UMALUSI, etc Attend academic compliance meetings hosted by Umalusi, Isasa or any other education governing body. To Support the team responsible for SA-SAMS, CEMIS, and Valistractor submissions to district offices. To attend meetings conducted by SACE, compiling documentation and submitting as requests and undertaking the implementation process with regards to CPTD points. To uphold, maintain and appropriately store all statutory documents and records related to school compliance. To identify, investigate and correct any potential compliance risks associated with the operations of our school. To conduct internal audits on teacher filing administration.Other
Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools Support to SPARK Schools Support staff and SPARK Schools staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:
Bachelor's degree required At least three years of experience formally coaching teachers. Experience in Mathematics curriculum development and assessment.Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness
Benefits
SPARK offers:
fair market linked remunerationperformance-based annual bonuses and increasesabove average/good annual leavelife, disability and funeral coveremployee wellness supporteducational support & study leaveindividualised professional development, support and mentorshipemployee discount on school feesopportunities for career growthCompensation:
Commensurate with experience.
Position Type: Full Time
Locations: SPARK Support Rosebank
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.
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