High School Assistant Principal Academics Temp - Spark Blue Downs High - 2025

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 via Africa's first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and equips teachers to serve their students effectively. This 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 transformative education model to ensure accessibility of university and careers for all. We foster a culture of collaboration, recognizing that advancing South Africa's global education standing requires teamwork.

We are innovators committed to excellence through persistence and urgency to achieve our vision, mission, and social objectives.

Our work environment is vibrant, cheerful, fast-paced, dynamic, engaging, tech-enabled, and data-driven. As a high-growth, mission-driven, entrepreneurial organization, we operate 21 primary schools and 5 high schools, serving over 18,000 families in the region.

We seek dynamic individuals to join our team. The purpose of this role is: The Assistant Principal drives high school scholar achievement, fosters a positive scholar and staff culture, ensures operational efficiency, and promotes an engaged school community through excellent management, coaching, and leadership.

The Assistant Principal is key to our culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for scholars. Reports to: Principal.

Responsibilities

1. Drive Academic Excellence and Scholar Achievement: Lead the implementation of a high-quality instructional program aligned with the National Senior Certificate (NSC) requirements. Use assessment data to monitor progress, identify gaps, and implement interventions. Teach Life Science classes and collaborate to develop engaging learning experiences.
2. Oversee Data-Driven Instruction: Ensure consistent use of assessments to inform instruction, analyze performance data, and develop personalized learning plans for at-risk scholars.
3. Support Matric Readiness and Exam Preparation: Lead efforts for NSC exam prep, including mock exams, study sessions, and academic support for Grade 12 scholars.
4. Coach Teachers to Excellence: Develop and execute coaching and professional development plans, conduct classroom observations, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
5. Develop a Strong School Academic Culture: Promote academic rigor, responsibility, and character development aligned with SPARK core values. Collaborate with leadership to support holistic scholar development.
6. Monitor and Improve Academic Interventions: Develop and oversee individualized academic plans, monitor their effectiveness, and adjust strategies accordingly.
7. Ensure Effective Use of Blended Learning Models: Oversee integration of technology in learning, evaluate tools, and train teachers for optimal use.
8. Support Scholar Responsibility and Self-Regulated Learning: Encourage autonomous learning, goal setting, and self-assessment among scholars.
9. Ensure Compliance with Educational Standards and Policies: Align academic programs with Department of Basic Education and Umalusi standards, ensuring proper documentation and assessments.

Qualifications and Criteria

• Fluency in English
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree (SP & FET), majoring in Life Sciences
• Familiarity with high school Matric requirements, including Senior and FET phase curricula, with specialization in Sciences
• SACE registration
• Clean criminal record
• At least 3-4 years of excellent classroom instruction in intermediate, senior, or FET phase
• Leadership experience in primary or high school

Qualities

• Grit: Persistence through challenges
• Excellence: High expectations personally and professionally
• Mission and Vision Alignment: Passion for providing quality education
• Self-Reflection: Capacity for self-improvement and resilience

Benefits

• Market-linked remuneration, bonuses, and increases
• Above-average benefits including life, disability, and funeral cover
• Employee wellness programs and support
• Educational support, study leave, and professional development
• School fee discounts and career growth opportunities

Location: Blue Downs, Western Cape

Position Type: Temporary

SPARK Schools is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities to apply. We consider applications with due regard to our Employment Equity goals. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.