Primary School English Teacher

3 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa SPARK Schools Full time

About SPARK Schools:

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 18,000 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal

Purpose of Role:

SPARK Schools Foundation Phase English teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students. They are Foundation Phase specialists, who receive on-going professional development customised for their past experience and individual needs.

The Foundation Phase English Teachers are integral to the SPARK Schools' culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

  1. Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons to students.
  2. Provide instruction in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans and resources.
  3. 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 or online.
  4. Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools Social Emotional Learning curriculum.
  5. Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
  6. Administer weekly and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth.
  7. Drive all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.
  8. Submit student results data when required.
  9. Attend pre-service professional development before the school year begins and attend weekly professional development and any other training interventions.
  10. Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
  11. Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
  12. Nurture a high achieving work environment where all students feel genuinely valued and supported.
  13. Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
  14. Implement strategies from the Crisis Management team.
  15. Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
  16. Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

  1. B.Ed. degree or PGCE in Foundation Phase. Recently qualified teachers are encouraged to apply.
  2. Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
  3. SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications.
  4. English language fluency.
  5. A clear criminal record.

Experience:

Recently qualified teachers or teachers with experience are encouraged to apply

Skills and Mindset:

  1. Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration, and an atmosphere that encourages top performers to thrive.
  2. Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team-spirited, and fast-growing Social Impact Disruptor leading change in the education space through transformational education innovation.
  3. Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support, and mentorship.
  4. Ability, desire, and passion to deliver high-quality transformational education at affordable fees to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.

Benefits

  • 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: Temp

Locations: Johannesburg

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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