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, 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, 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.
SPARK Schools PE coaches 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 successfully 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, including positive choices they should make at home and at school.Create lesson plans aligned to network-wide PE curriculum and personalized for students.Plan strategies to stretch content and scholar outcomes during the course of 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: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
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, 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 individualized 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.SPARK offers: Fair market linked remunerationPerformance-based annual bonuses and increasesAbove average/good annual leaveLife, disability and funeral coverEmployee wellness supportEducational support & study leaveIndividualized professional development, support, and mentorshipEmployee discount on school feesOpportunities for career growthCompensation: R 12,699.00 per month cost to company
Position Type: Full Time
Locations: Pretoria Region
SPARK BedfordviewSPARK 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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