High School Assistant Principal Academics

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 has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.

SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high schools and serving over 18,000 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

**Purpose of Role**:
The Assistant Principal drives High School scholar achievement, a positive scholar and staff culture, operational efficiency and an engaged school community by providing excellent management, coaching and leadership to school staff. The Assistant Principal is integral to the SPARK Schools culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

**Reports To**: Principal

**Responsibilities**:
**Responsibilities**:
Drive Academic Excellence and Scholar Achievement:

- Lead the implementation of a high-quality instructional program that promotes content mastery and critical thinking, aligned with the National Senior Certificate (NSC) requirements.
- Use quantitative (assessment) and qualitative (anecdotal) data to monitor scholar progress, identify gaps, and implement targeted interventions to ensure that all scholars are on track to meet matriculation standards.

Teach Life Science Classes
- Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic lessons.
- Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create and implement high quality individualised behaviour and learning plans for scholars.

Oversee Data-Driven Instruction:

- Ensure the consistent use of formative and summative assessments to inform instruction, providing actionable feedback to educators and scholars.
- Analyze academic performance data regularly, using insights to drive improvements in instructional practices and to develop personalized learning plans for at-risk scholars.

Support Matric Readiness and Exam Preparation:

- Lead efforts to prepare scholars for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, including coordinating mock exams, study sessions, and targeted academic support for Grade 12 scholars.
- Ensure that scholars are equipped with strong study skills, time management techniques, and a clear understanding of NSC requirements to meet a 100% pass rate target.

Coach Teachers to Excellence:
Develop and implement a comprehensive coaching and development plan for teachers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality, rigorous instruction that meets the needs of all scholars.
- Conduct regular classroom observations, provide actionable feedback, and facilitate coaching sessions to help teachers improve their instructional practices, classroom management, and learner engagement strategies.
- Lead professional development initiatives that focus on best practices in teaching, instructional innovation, and data-driven decision-making, ensuring teachers continually refine their skills and stay up-to-date with current educational trends.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement where teachers are encouraged to reflect on their practice, set professional growth goals, and collaborate with peers to achieve excellence.

Develop a Strong School Academic Culture:

- Promote a culture of academic rigor, responsibility, and continuous improvement, ensuring that scholars take ownership of their learning.
- Lead initiatives that focus on character development alongside academic growth, reinforcing SPARK Schools’ core values (Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness) within the academic context.

Collaborate with Leadership for Holistic Scholar Support:

- Work closely with the Principal, Assistant Principals, and School Leadership Team to ensure that academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support systems are integrated and effectively address the needs of all scholars.
- Engage parents and the broader community in the academic process, building part