Job Description

Watch our Vision Video:Take a tour of our Website: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 provide transformational education innovation through Africas 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 15,500 families in 2024. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.Reports To: Assistant Principal or PrincipalPurpose of Role:SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools Senior Phase isiZulu Educators are content specialists in reading, writing and speaking isiZulu. SPARK high school Senior Phase educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.Senior phase Phase isiZulu Educators are integral to the SPARK Schools culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.RequirementsResponsibilities:

• Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons to students, in isiZulu and Creative Arts, depending on the grade level and timetable.
• Provide instruction in a variety of 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 to create individualized behavior and learning plans for all students in class face to face and online.
• Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement 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 the data for student growth.
• SPARK teachers should have a core focus on student achievement and should drive all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.
• Submit student results in data when required.
• Attend pre-service professional development before the school year begins and attend weekly professional development and any other training interventions.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Professionally conduct yourself at all SPARK Schools events and at all stakeholders
• Nurture a high-achieving work environment where all students feel genuinely valued and supported.
• Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
• Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team.
• Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying, and health and safety policy.
• Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.

Qualifications and Criteria:

• The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency
• isiZulu language fluency
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree in isiZulu Home Language Intermediate or isiZulu First Additional Language
• Intermediate Phase
• SACE registration
• Clear criminal record

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, KindnessBenefitsSPARK offers:

• 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

Position Type: Full TimeCompensation: R20,808.00 per month cost to the company.Locations: Johannesburg North

• SPARK Ferndale

SPARK Schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the companys Employment Equity goals and targets.SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their 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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