High School Life Orientation Educator - FET - SPARK Randburg High - 2024

SPARK Schools; Blue Downs; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SPARK Schools seeks a Senior Phase Life Orientation Educator committed to driving student achievement through high expectations and collaborative practices. The role involves teaching, developing tailored learning plans, and fostering a positive educational environment. Candidates should hold a PGCE in Psychology or Life Orientation and have relevant teaching experience. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

Performance-based annual bonuses

Above average annual leave

Life, disability and funeral cover

Employee wellness support

Educational support & study leave

Individualised professional development

Employee discount on school fees

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years experience in teaching FET Phase scholars.
• SACE registration required.
• Clear / Clean criminal record necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver face-to-face and distance lessons.
• Collaborate with partners to create engaging learning experiences.
• Lead assessments and track student progress.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Behaviour Management

Education

Completed or PGCE degree in Psychology / Life Orientation - Senior / FET

Job description

SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is 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 is a high growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools, 5 high schools and serving over 15,500 families in 2024. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To : Assistant Principal or Principal

Purpose of Role :

SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools Senior Phase Life Orientation Educators are content specialists in Exercise Science and / or Sociology or Psychology. SPARK high school Senior Phase educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.

FET Phase Life Orientation Educators are integral to the SPARK Schools’ culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Requirements

Responsibilities :

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons (both in the classroom and on the field) for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
• Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create and implement high quality individualised behaviour and learning plans for scholars.
• Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
• Develop and administer formative and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth for all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.
• Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
• Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.
• Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
• Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
• Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
• Develop SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
• Nurture a high achieving work environment where all scholars feel genuinely valued and supported.
• Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.
• Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team. Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
• Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
• Submit student results data when required.

Qualifications and Criteria :

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications :

• Completed or PGCE degree in Psychology / Life Orientation - Senior / FET
• 3 - 5 years Experience teaching FET Phase scholars
• SACE registration
• Clear / Clean criminal record

Values : Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

SPARK offers :

• performance-based annual bonuses and increases
• above average / good annual leave
• life, disability and funeral cover
• employee wellness support
• educational support & study leave
• individualised professional development, support and mentorship
• employee discount on school fees
• opportunities for career growth

Position Type : Full Time

Compensation : R25, per month cost to company.

Location : Randburg, Gauteng

• SPARK Randburg High School, Gauteng

SPARK 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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