High School Sign Language SAL Educator SP & FET - SPARK Midrand High - 2025

SPARK Schools; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering educational organization that is transforming the learning landscape in South Africa. As a Sign Language Educator, you will play a vital role in driving student achievement and fostering a supportive classroom environment. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a dynamic team, ensuring that every scholar receives personalized education tailored to their needs. With a commitment to professional development and a mission-driven culture, you will be part of an innovative approach that empowers students and prepares them for future success. If you are passionate about education and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fair market linked remuneration

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

• Fluency in English and Sign Language required.
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop individualized learning plans.
• Track student progress and implement necessary interventions.

Skills

English language fluency

Sign Language fluency

Education

B.Ed or PGCE degree in Second Additional Language Senior and FET - Sign language

Job description

Watch our Vision Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOU0TYnNsZo

Take a tour of our Website: https://sparkschools.co.za/

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 school and serving over 18,000 families in 2025. 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 Sign Language Educators are content specialists in reading, writing and signing in Sign Language. 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.

Senior and FET Phase Second Additional Language teachers Educators are integral to the SPARK Schools’ culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face-to-face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and club 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 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:
• English language fluency
• Sign Language language fluency/signing
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree in Second Additional Language Senior and FET - Sign language
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration

• 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: R25,500.00 per month cost to company.

Locations: Midrand, Gauteng

• SPARK Midrand High School

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.