PE Coach/First Additional Language Educator – SPARK Rivonia – 2025 needed at SPARK Schools

Purpose of Role:

• Teachers in SPARK Schools drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour and academic growth for all students. SPARK Schools teachers receive on-going professional development customised for their past experience and individual needs.
• All 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, in isiZulu (FAL) and PE lessonsdepending 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 individualised behaviour 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 behaviour management strategies.
• Administer and mark weekly and termly formative and summative assessments to track student progress and analyse 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 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
• Nurture a high achieving work environment where all students feel genuinely valued and supported.
• Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings when required to do so from time to time.
• 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:

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 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.
• Clear/Clean Criminal record

Experience:

• Recently qualified educators may apply as well as educators with 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 in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all.
• Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support and mentorship.
• Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
• We are looking for ‘’GEMS’’ with the following attributes:
• 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.