Primary School - School Operations Coordinator - SPARK Blue Downs - 2026

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Primary School Operations Coordinator at SPARK Blue Downs, intended for the 2026 academic year. The position focuses on overseeing and managing various operational aspects within the school environment. SPARK Schools is an organization that aims to provide excellent education at an affordable cost. **What you will do** * Oversee scholar arrivals and dismissals to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety procedures. * Implement and monitor safety protocols in all school spaces, including classrooms, playgrounds, and common areas. * Ensure compliance with child protection and safeguarding policies. * Coordinate and oversee scholar movement across school spaces e.g., transitions between classrooms, lunch, and extracurricular activities. * Ensure a structured and efficient process for maintaining order during transitions. * Support teachers and staff in managing structured transitions that minimise lost learning time. * Maintain an up-to-date inventory of school assets, including furniture, IT equipment, and learning materials. * Ensure school facilities are well-maintained and escalate maintenance concerns to relevant teams. * Oversee the proper use and upkeep of hardware in Learning Labs. * Serve as the primary point of contact for parents regarding operational matters. * Address parent concerns related to school logistics, safety, and aftercare. * Ensure a high standard of customer service by training and guiding front-office staff end-to-end from enrolment. * Manage the aftercare program, ensuring scholar safety and engagement in structured activities. * Oversee staffing, scheduling, and logistics to ensure a high-quality aftercare experience. * Monitor scholar participation and address any operational concerns. * Handle procurement of school supplies and ensure cost-effective spending. * Work with finance teams to track spending and align with the school's budget. * Ensure timely ordering and distribution of materials for both academic and operational needs. * Directly manage Supervisors during lunch and break and aftercare to ensure structured play and scholar safety. * Provide professional development to enhance the operational team's effectiveness. * Manage scholar transportation. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * English language fluency * Police clearance certificate * Grade 12 certificate * Completed or in the final year of a 3 or 4 year degree with current proof of registration * Experience in operations, administration, procurement, project management, or facilities management. * Experience and practice with labour laws. * Experience managing or working with primary school-aged children. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will possess the following: * First aid training (advantageous) * Previous experience leading a team (preferred) * Competencies: Customer orientation, Analysis/problem solving, Quick thinking/learning, Team work, Communication * Qualities: * Grit: Persistence through challenges. * Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally. * Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost. * Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/primary-school-school-operations-coordinator-spark-blue-downs-2026-spark-schools Source: myjobmag

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