Primary School Maths Teacher (IP) - SPARK Centurion -2025

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 equips teachers to serve their students effectively.

The blended learning model combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allowing teachers to anticipate student needs and provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this model to ensure accessibility to university and careers for all.

SPARK Schools fosters a culture of collaboration, striving for excellence through persistence and urgency to achieve its 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, serving over 18,000 families by 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. They are content specialists who receive ongoing professional development customized for their experience and needs. Maths teachers are integral to the SPARK Schools culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver lessons to students from 7:45 am to 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 data for student growth.
• Focus on student achievement and drive all scholars to meet required proficiency ratings.
• Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools Social Emotional Learning curriculum.
• 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 in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
• Nurture a high-achieving work environment where all students feel valued and supported.
• Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the 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. 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, dynamic, technology-driven work environment fostering creativity and collaboration.
• Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team-spirited, fast-growing organization leading change in the education space.
• Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development opportunities supported by individualized professional development.
• 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 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 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.

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng (SPARK Centurion).

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 discretion.

Kindly note that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.