Primary School Teacher General (IP) Temp - Junior - SPARK Rosslyn Hub - 2026

Purpose of Role

• SPARK Schools Junior Teachers are emerging educators who support academic excellence by facilitating small group instruction, reinforcing content mastery, and contributing to behaviour and classroom routines. They play an active role in scholar growth while continuing to develop the expertise needed to take full ownership of a class.

Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Independently plan and deliver all academic lessons both in-person and distance learning.
• Facilitate academic, clubs, and enrichment lessons aligned to the curriculum and SPARK's pedagogical standards.
• Participate in place-based education and implement SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment activities.
• Teaching through Project Based Learning
• Personalising teaching through data driven decisions
• Differentiated instruction driven by technology
• Facilitate coding and robotics lessons

Collaboration & Planning

• Assist with marking and data tracking of subjects' assessments and exams.
• Design and implement high-quality Personalised Learning Plans PLPs in collaboration with a otherteacher for group facilitation.
• Participate in professional development, mentorship, check-ins and feedback sessions and ongoing instructional coaching.
• Observe lessons as part of professional development to gain best practice
• Participate in school activities and events

Scholar Progress Monitoring

• Track scholar's academic performance.
• Submit and analyse scholar data to monitor growth and implement data-driven interventions under the supervision of the mentor teacher
• Monitor scholar progress in the Innovation HUB online program engagement
• Involvement in intervention programs- Saturday School, Holiday School, extra classes, etc

Character Development & Culture Building

• Engage with CQ Character Quotient sessions and uphold CQ standards.
• Uphold and promote SPARK's behaviour management strategies and cultural values.
• Partake in school events and activities that promote CQ and SPARK culture
• Promote an inclusive school environment that drive diversity, equity and inclusion

Professionalism & Stakeholder Management

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and stakeholders.
• Maintain professionalism at all SPARK Schools events and engagements.
• Attend Saturday school events, parent meetings, and other required activities.
• Promote and model SPARK Schools' vision, mission, and values.

Compliance & Safety

• Adhere to policies related to crisis management, child protection, anti-bullying, and health and safety.
• Implement directives from the Crisis Management Team.
• Participate fully in operational processes and procedures
• Submit scholar data and records as required.

Requirements Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

• B.Ed. degree or PGCE. Intermediate Phase. Recently qualified teachers are encouraged to apply!
• Certification through the South African Council of Educators SACE.
• SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications
• English language fluency.
• A clear/clean criminal record

Experience

• Recently qualified teachers or teachers with experience are encouraged to apply!

Skills and Mindset

• Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.
• Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who is leading change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all.
• Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support and mentorship.
• Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.