Primary School IsiXhosa Teacher; FP - Blue Downs

About SPARK Schools:

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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 is a high growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools, 5 high schools and serving over 16 000 families. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal

Purpose of Role:

SPARK Schools first additional language teachers drive student achievement by maintaining

high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students.

SPARK Schools first additional language teachers are phase and content specialists, who

receive on-going professional development customised for their past experience and individual

needs.

First Additional language teachers are integral to the SPARK Schools’ “culture” and our

commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

● Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons to students

● 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 individualised behaviour and learning plans and

resources for all students in class face to face or online.

● Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools

Social Emotional Learning curriculum.

● Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.

● Administer weekly and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the

data for student growth.

● SPARK Educators should have a core focus on student achievement and should drive

all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.

● Submit student results 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.

● Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all

Directors:
Stacey Brewer, Roderick Fehrsen, Owen Henkel (US),

Heather Sherwin, Nicola Gubb, Thabo Seopa

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.

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

●

B.Ed. degree or PGCE - Foundation Phase (isi Xhosa). Recently qualified teachers encouraged to apply!

• Done in Isi Xhosa as a medium of instruction

● Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).

● English language fluency.

• Isi Xhosa Fluency

● Clear/Clean Criminal record

Experience:

Recently qualified educators may apply as well as educators with more experience.

Skills and Mindset:

● Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and

an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.

● Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who is

leading change in the education space…