Transformational Educator

4 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa SPARK Schools Full time
About Us

SPARK Schools is a leading social impact disruptor in the education space, pioneering transformational education innovation across Africa. Our network of affordable private schools provides elevated student achievement and empowers teachers with essential tools to serve their students effectively.

We leverage our blended learning model, combining classroom teaching and online instruction, to anticipate student needs and deliver personalized education at an affordable cost. This approach enables us to equip schools to provide top-notch education, ensuring accessibility of university and careers for all.

Our culture is built on collaboration, fostering a team effort to drive change in South African education. We strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency, aiming to achieve our vision, mission, and social transformational objectives.

Job Summary

This role involves driving student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behavior, and academic growth for all students. The successful candidate will receive ongoing professional development tailored to their past experience and individual needs.

The ideal candidate will be an integral part of the SPARK Schools 'culture' and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and deliver lessons to students, in isiZulu (FAL) and PE, depending on the grade level and timetable.
  • Provide instruction in various 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 create individualized behavior and learning plans for all students.
  • Lead weekly SEL circles and implement the SPARK Schools Social Emotional Learning curriculum.
  • Use SPARK culture and implement behavior management strategies.
  • Administer and mark weekly and termly formative and summative assessments to track student progress and analyze data for student growth.
  • Drive all scholars to meet required proficiency ratings and submit student results data when required.
  • Attend pre-service professional development before the school year begins and participate in weekly professional development and any other training interventions.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders.
  • Nurture a high-achieving work environment where all students feel genuinely valued and supported.
Requirements
  • B.Ed. degree or PGCE - Intermediate/Senior Phase with isiZulu as a Major Subject.
  • Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
  • English and isiZulu languages fluency.
  • A clear/clean criminal record.
Skills and Mindset

The ideal candidate should possess a strong desire to join a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and an atmosphere that encourages top performers to thrive.

They should also demonstrate a strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team-spirited, and fast-growing Social Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who leads change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation.

The candidate should have a strong desire to deliver high-quality transformational education at affordable fees, ensuring accessibility of university and careers for all.

Benefits
  • Fair market-linked remuneration: R 20,808.00 CTC per month.
  • Performance-based annual bonuses and increases.
  • Above-average annual leave.
  • Life, disability, and funeral cover.
  • Employee wellness support.
  • Educational support & study leave.
  • Individualized professional development, support, and mentorship.
  • Employee discount on school fees.
  • Opportunities for career growth.


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