School Operations Manager

7 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SPARK Schools Full time
Job Title: School Operations Manager

SPARK Schools is a leading education innovator, transforming the learning experience through its network of affordable private schools. We are seeking a highly skilled School Operations Manager to drive student achievement and excellence in our schools.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement school-wide systems and procedures to facilitate student achievement and align with SPARK Schools' best practices.
  • Support scholar achievement by setting clear expectations for facilitation and monitoring in all innovation hubs.
  • Maintain a regular schedule of observations and review meetings with blended learning facilitators to ensure they can plan online courses, execute monitoring, and implement SPARK Schools' culture and behavior management techniques.
  • Facilitate professional development for operational staff and blended learning facilitators on school-wide systems and personal competencies.
  • Oversee the Office Manager's administration of student information systems and student records.
  • Ensure study hall attendance and late pick-up is tracked accurately and submitted to billing on time.
  • Source and procure effective study materials and resources for high school scholars, in coordination with the Learning Model team.
  • Implement a rigorous study hall product with measurable academic outcomes using data-driven strategies.
  • Organize and manage high school clubs as per the implementation guide.
  • Manage the clubs and XC project budget, coordinating delivery of materials and resources in full and on time.
  • Manage examination routines and procedures as outlined in the implementation guides and by DBE regulations.
  • Organize and maintain relationships with extramural vendors.
  • Line manage school site operational staff and blended learning facilitators, including regular performance reviews.
  • Manage all school inventory, including fixed assets, stationery, cleaning supplies, and other resources.
  • Conduct weekly asset checks of all Chromebooks for scholars and staff radios.
  • Manage roaming Chromebook sets and maintain a register, schedule, and daily monitoring of roaming Chromebooks.
  • Conduct monthly stock takes and update asset counts.
  • Oversee the maintenance of the school facility, including coordinating efforts amongst facilities and maintenance staff, SPARK Schools Support staff, outside vendors, and security services.
  • Maintain a daily schedule of facilities and grounds walk-arounds and observations, including lunch, break, and study hall observations.
  • Coordinate with the Procurement team at SPARK Support for fixed assets and consumables.
  • Manage site-specific and study hall budgets.
  • Participate in the selection of new school-based staff.
  • Onboard new personnel.
  • Understand and enforce network-wide policies and compliance requirements, including related Umalusi regulations.
  • Lead the site-specific crisis management team.
  • Understand and implement SPARK Schools' crisis management strategy.
  • Attend to sick or injured children and liaise with parents/guardians about their children.
  • Attend to sick or injured staff and liaise with emergency contacts.
  • Attend coaching 1:1s with the school principal and regular team meetings with the principal and assistant principal(s).
  • Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
  • Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • At least 1-3 years of classroom instruction experience.
  • Preferred: operational management/leadership in a high school context.
  • English language fluency.
  • Completed or PGCE degree (SP & FET).
  • SACE registration.
  • Level 1 and 2 first aid certificates.
  • Clear criminal record.
Qualities:
  • Grit: Persistence through challenges.
  • Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
  • Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
  • Self-Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
Values:
  • Service.
  • Persistence.
  • Achievement.
  • Responsibility.
  • Kindness.
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.
  • Individualized professional development, support, and mentorship.
  • Employee discount on school fees.
  • Opportunities for career growth.

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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