Responsibilities
Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons to students, in isiZulu (FAL) lessons depending on the grade level and timetable.
Provide instruction in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans and resources.
Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create individualised behaviour and learning plans for all students in class face to face and online.
Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools
Social Emotional Learning curriculum.
Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
Administer and mark weekly and termly formative and summative assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth.
SPARK teachers should have a core focus on student achievement and should drive all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.
Submit student results data when required.
Attend pre-service professional development before the school year begins and attend weekly professional development and any other training interventions.
Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all
Nurture a high achieving work environment where all students feel genuinely valued and supported.
Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings when required to do so from time to time.
Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team.
Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.
Qualifications and Criteria
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications
B.Ed. degree or PGCE - Foiundation Phase with isiZulu as a Major Subject
Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
English and isiZulu languages fluency.
Clear/Clean Criminal record
Experience
Recently qualified educators may apply as well as educators with experience.