Academic Leadership Position

4 days ago

Sandton, South Africa SPARK Schools Full time

At SPARK Schools, we are dedicated to revolutionizing education through our innovative blended learning model. This approach combines the benefits of traditional classroom instruction with the flexibility and accessibility of online learning.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of Assistant Principal at our Rivonia high school campus. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving academic excellence, fostering a positive school culture, and ensuring operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background, including a B.Ed or PGCE degree, and relevant teaching experience in intermediate, senior, or FET phase. They should also have held a leadership role in a primary or high school setting and demonstrate a clear understanding of the Senior and FET phase CAPs curricula.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership and Management: Exhibit leadership and responsibility for school progress and outcomes on success indicators.
  • Coaching & Professional Development: Support school staff through relationship building, regular observation, and feedback to ensure they meet their performance objectives and goals.
  • Academic Achievement: Drive scholar achievement by implementing the network's rigorous curriculum, setting and maintaining clear expectations for excellent teaching and assessing in allocated content areas.
  • Scholar Support: Drive academic excellence through support with subject selection, progress tracking toward matriculation, and the development and exhibition of exceptional scholar XC Projects.
  • School Culture: Consistently implement behaviour management policies and procedures that drive a strong student culture. Develop interventions and individualised behavior plans when necessary.
  • School Operations: Work with the principal to coordinate with other SPARK business units and external vendors to ensure timely service delivery that supports smooth, efficient day-to-day operations of the schools.
  • Community Engagement: Create and implement opportunities for positive family engagement through multiple channels, including community meetings, scholar performances, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Innovation: Research, develop, and implement innovative interventions to school-based issues that drive improved outcomes on school success indicators. Share best practices and good news stories with other schools and business units in the network.

Requirements:

  • English language fluency
  • Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree (SP & FET)
  • Familiarity with high school Matric requirements including Senior and FET phase CAPs curricula
  • SACE registration
  • A clear/clean criminal record
  • Completed at least 3-4 years of excellent classroom instruction in intermediate, senior, or FET phase
  • Held a leadership role in primary school or high school

Benefits:

  • Fair market-linked remuneration: R30,600.00 ctc per month
  • Performance-based annual bonuses and increases
  • Above average/good annual leave
  • Life, disability, and funeral cover
  • Employee wellness support
  • Educational support and study leave
  • Individualised professional development, support, and mentorship
  • Employee discount on school fees
  • Opportunities for career growth

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