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 combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allowing teachers to anticipate student needs and equip 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, as 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, fast-paced, engaging, tech-enabled, and data-driven.
SPARK Schools is a high-growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial 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 PE coaches drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of physical education. They work directly with students in the school's outdoor sports spaces to increase and maintain their health and wellness.
PE coaches are integral to the SPARK Schools culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.
Responsibilities: Create a positive student culture around physical education and maintain high behavioral expectations for all students.Use SPARK culture and behavior management practices. Implement SPARK SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Curriculum.Work collaboratively with grade level teachers to supervise scholars working independently on paper-based tasks or online.Supervise scholars during morning arrivals.Set up for SPARKs Fly.Actively coach students in the development of gross motor skills, team habits, and specific sports skills.Teach students about healthy eating, exercise, and hygiene habits.Create lesson plans aligned to network-wide PE curriculum and personalized for students.Plan strategies to stretch content and scholar outcomes during the academic year.Take responsibility for PE equipment and report any damage.Communicate professionally with school staff and parents regarding students.Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.Qualifications and Criteria: Grade 12 Certificate.Studying towards a degree in Human Movement/Sport Science.English language fluency.Clear/Clean criminal record.SACE registration.Experience: Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.Physical Education experience or training.Skills and Mindset: Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity and collaboration.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 opportunities.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: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.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 12,699.00 per month cost to company
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Midrand Region
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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