Academic Head

Brentwood; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An education-focused institution in Gauteng seeks an Assistant Principal to drive student achievement and support teacher development. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and a minimum of 3 years of classroom instruction experience. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Fair market linked remuneration

Discretionary performance-based bonuses

Above average annual leave

Employee wellness support

Educational support and study leave

Individualised professional development

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Minimum 3–5 years of excellent classroom instruction.
• Management experience in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Coach instructional staff to achieve goals in individualized professional growth plans.
• Set clear expectations for excellent teaching across content areas.
• Implement online curriculum and small-group tutoring in the Learning Lab.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Organisational abilities

Education

Completed B.Ed or PGCE; Honours or Master's in Education preferred

Job description

Primary School Assistant Principal - SPARK Midrand - 2025

Posted today

Location: Johannesburg Region

Position Type: Permanent

Compensation/Remuneration: R26,724.00 ctc p/m

Job Description

About SPARK Schools

SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor leading change in education through its network of affordable private schools. The network provides transformational education innovation through Africa's first blended learning model, elevating student achievement and equipping teachers with tools to serve students effectively. SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration and operates in a vibrant, fast-paced, tech-enabled, data-driven environment.

Reports To: Principal

Purpose of Role: The Assistant Principal drives student achievement as an instructional leader by providing coaching and professional development to benefit classroom instruction and the Learning Lab. The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in providing teachers, blended learning facilitators, and PE coaches the training and support necessary to be highly effective educators. The role is integral to SPARK Schools culture and to delivering rigorous, engaging learning experiences for scholars.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continual professional development of educators by coaching instructional staff to achieve goals in individualised professional growth plans; design and facilitate weekly faculty professional development and arrange for individual growth opportunities.
• Support student achievement by setting clear expectations for excellent teaching across content areas; maintain a regular schedule of observations and hold review meetings to improve instruction and reinforce SPARK culture and behaviour management.
• Implement the network\'s rigorous curriculum aligned to and extending the South African national curriculum.
• Implement online curriculum and small-group tutoring in the Learning Lab aligned to classroom instruction.
• Facilitate an assessment and data-analysis cycle to analyse student performance and identify areas for targeted instruction.
• Collaborate with school leadership to manage instructional staff, including termly and final evaluations; participate in staff recruitment and onboarding.
• Define and communicate network-wide policies and procedures to parents, students, staff and community; implement disciplinary policies.
• Participate in staff development opportunities and conduct oneself professionally at SPARK events and with stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• English language fluency
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE; Honours or Master\'s in Education preferred
• Familiarity with high school matric requirements (CAPS) and SACE registration
• A clear criminal record
• Minimum 3–5 years of excellent classroom instruction; management experience in a school environment

Skills & Mindset

• Strong collaboration, leadership, and organisational abilities
• Commitment to SPARK core values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness
• Ability to foster a learning culture with opportunities for career development

Benefits

• Fair market linked remuneration
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses and increases
• Above average annual leave
• Life, disability and funeral cover
• Employee wellness support
• Educational support and study leave
• Individualised professional development, mentorship
• Employee discount on school fees; opportunities for career growth

Other

SPARK Schools is an equal opportunities employer. SPARK Schools may expire the posting at their own discretion. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.