Principal Tailings Engineer

Knight Piesold Consulting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Assistant Principal to enhance student achievement through instructional leadership and professional development. The role involves coaching staff, implementing curriculum, and managing assessments in a vibrant, tech-driven environment. Candidates should have a passion for education and at least two years of teaching and leadership experience.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Insurance

Wellness programs

Professional growth opportunities

Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of primary classroom teaching experience and leadership experience.
• SACE registration required.

Responsibilities

• Coach instructional staff to achieve professional growth goals.
• Conduct regular classroom observations to ensure instructional effectiveness.
• Lead assessment cycles and analyze student data.

Skills

Passion for a vibrant, tech-driven, collaborative environment

Commitment to transformational education and societal impact

Strong professional development orientation and mentorship skills

Education

Grade 12 Certificate or PGCE

Job description

SPARK Schools Job Description

SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor leading change in education through its network of affordable private schools. The network offers transformational education via Africa's first blended learning model, combining classroom and online instruction to enhance student achievement and equip teachers with effective tools. Our mission is to make university and career accessibility universal, fostering a collaborative culture essential for global educational leadership.

We are innovative, striving for excellence with persistence and urgency. Our vibrant, tech-enabled, data-driven work environment supports over 15,000 families across 21 primary and 5 high schools. We seek dynamic individuals to join our team.

Position: Assistant Principal

Reports To: Principal

Purpose of Role: The Assistant Principal enhances student achievement by providing instructional leadership, coaching, and professional development to teachers and facilitators, supporting the school's educational culture and standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coach instructional staff to achieve professional growth goals, designing and facilitating weekly development sessions and individual opportunities.
2. Set high expectations for teaching quality across all content areas.
3. Conduct regular classroom observations and review meetings to ensure instructional effectiveness and adherence to school culture and behavior policies.
4. Implement and extend the South African national curriculum through the network's rigorous curriculum and online learning tools.
5. Lead assessment cycles, analyze student data, and identify targeted instructional strategies.
6. Collaborate with leadership on staff management, evaluations, and recruitment.
7. Oversee onboarding processes for new instructional staff.
8. Communicate policies and procedures to stakeholders and enforce disciplinary measures.
9. Participate in staff development and uphold professional conduct at all school events.

Qualifications & Experience

• Clear criminal record
• Grade 12 Certificate or PGCE, with SACE registration
• Minimum 2 years of primary classroom teaching experience and leadership experience
• Knowledge of labor laws

Skills & Mindset

• Passion for a vibrant, tech-driven, collaborative environment
• Commitment to transformational education and societal impact
• Strong professional development orientation and mentorship skills

Values & Benefits

• Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness
• Performance bonuses, insurance, wellness programs, professional growth opportunities, and discounts

Compensation: R26,000 per month (CTC)

Location: SPARK RandPark Ridge

Type: Temporary contract

SPARK Schools is an equal opportunity employer encouraging candidates from all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply. Applications close two weeks after posting; lack of response indicates an unsuccessful application.