About SPARK Schools: Watch our Vision Video: https: //www. youtube. com/watch?v=hOU0TYnNsZoTake a tour of our Website: https: //sparkschools. co. za/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 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 15,500 families in 2024. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team. Reports To: School Operations and Blended Learning ManagerPurpose of Role: SPARK High Schools Learning Support Assistants drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of lunch, break, and the aftercare programme.
High School Scholar Support Assistants care for classes of students during lunch, break, and aftercare programmes to ensure student academic achievement, health, and safety. Responsibilities: Scholar supportEmotional Learning curriculum with scholarsBehavior management of scholarsCommunicate professionally with parents and line managers about incidents, conflicts, or concerns that occur in the after school programsScholar Supervision and MonitoringSupervise lunch and break during the instructional daySchool patrols Bathroom supervision Ensure SPARK's healthy food scheme is enforced with students by checking lunches Achievement enrichment school programSupervise scholars during the after school program, ensuring play, and structured activities.
Plan engaging enrichment experiences and resources for scholars including but not limited to structured activities and team based sports activities such as netballEnsure all after school program resources are used responsibly and effectivelyAssist scholars with clarifying and reviewing concepts taught in class, explaining processes and assist students solve specific problemsSchedule and plan individual sessions for your scholars in collaboration with subject matter educatorsClubsUse SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies to manage clubs âFacilitate weekly club lessons RequirementsQualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Grade 12 Certificate1-2 years study towards an education degree, Majoring in English HL Prior working experience with High School age scholars preferredClear criminal recordProvisional SACE is advantageous but not required 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 opportunitiesBenefitsSPARK offers:
fair market linked remunerationperformance-based annual bonuses and increasesabove average/good annual leavelife, disability and funeral coveremployee wellness supporteducational support & study leaveindividualised professional development, support and mentorshipemployee discount on school feesopportunities for career growthCompensation: R7,242. 00 CTC p/mPosition Type: Full TimeLocation: Randburg, GautengSPARK Randburg High SchoolSPARK 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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