About SPARK Schools: SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor 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, striving for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools' vision, mission, and social transformational objectives.
Our work environment is vibrant, fast-paced, engaging, tech-enabled, and data-driven.
SPARK Schools is a high-growth, mission and values-driven organization, 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.
Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal
Purpose of Role: SPARK Schools Maths Teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behavior, and academic growth for all students.
SPARK Schools maths teachers are content specialists, who receive ongoing professional development customized for their past experience and individual needs.
Responsibilities: Plan for and deliver lessons to students from 7:45-3:30 pm daily within content area specialization.Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and create individualized behavior and learning plans for all students.Attend pre-service professional development before the school year begins and weekly professional development every Monday afternoon.Administer weekly and termly assessments to track student progress and analyze the data for student growth.Focus on student achievement and drive all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools Social Emotional Learning curriculum.Use SPARK culture and implement behavior management strategies.Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders.Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.Conduct oneself professionally at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.Nurture a high-achieving work environment where all students feel genuinely valued and supported.Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.Implement strategies from the Crisis Management team.Adhere to child protection, anti-bullying, and health and safety policies.Submit student results data when required.Qualifications and Criteria: B.Ed.
degree or PGCE (Intermediate Phase or Intermediate/Senior Phase) with a Mathematics focus and competency.
Recently qualified teachers are encouraged to apply!Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications.English language fluency.A clear/clean criminal record.Experience: Recently qualified teachers or teachers with experience are encouraged to apply!
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 top performers to thrive.Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team-spirited, and fast-growing Social Impact Disruptor.Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualized professional development, support, and mentorship.Ability, desire, and passion to deliver high-quality transformational education at affordable fees.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.Self Reflection: Capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, and Kindness.
SPARK 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.Compensation: R 20,808.00 per month cost to company.
Position Type: Permanent.
Locations: Johannesburg, Gauteng (SPARK Soweto).
SPARK Schools is an equal opportunities employer and encourages persons with disabilities to apply. SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion. Kindly note that should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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