Primary School Teacher General Art (IP) Temp - SPARK Witpoortjie - 2026

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Overview This role is for a temporary Primary School Teacher specializing in General Art for the Intermediate/Senior Phase (IP) at SPARK Witpoortjie, for the academic year 2026. SPARK Schools is presented as a technology-driven, collaborative, and fast-growing social impact organization in the South African education sector. The company aims to lead change through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all. What you will do * **Instruction & Curriculum Delivery**: Independently plan and deliver academic lessons (in-person and distance learning), teach high-impact grades or core subjects, and deliver academic, clubs, and enrichment lessons aligned to the curriculum and SPARK’s pedagogical standards. This includes participating in place-based education, implementing curriculum enrichment activities, teaching through Project-Based Learning, personalizing teaching with data-driven decisions, and utilizing technology for differentiated instruction. * **Collaboration & Planning**: Lead grade-wide or subject-wide initiatives (e.g., moderation, data tracking), design and implement Individualised Behaviour and Learning Plans (IBLPs), and participate in and co-lead professional development sessions and instructional coaching. Responsibilities also include reviewing and observing lessons, resource creation and implementation monitoring, and co-creation of lesson planning and materials. * **Scholar Progress Monitoring**: Administer formative and termly assessments, submit and analyse scholar data to monitor growth, and implement data-driven interventions. This also involves planning and implementing academic support programs for low-performing scholars and enrichment for high-performing scholars, monitoring the improvement of scholar performance, and tracking scholar progress in the Innovation HUB (online program engagement). * **Character Development & Culture Building**: Lead Character Quotient (CQ) sessions and scholar reflection activities, co-create CQ programs, and lead training and development of culture and CQ for staff. The role also involves planning, driving, and participating in culture events and initiatives, contributing to scholars' careers and tertiary preparation, upholding and promoting SPARK’s behaviour management strategies and cultural values, and promoting an inclusive school environment that drives diversity, equity, and inclusion. * **Professionalism & Stakeholder Management**: Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and stakeholders, maintain professionalism at all SPARK Schools events and engagements, and attend required activities such as Saturday school events and parent meetings. 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, and submit scholar data and records as required. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Qualifications and Criteria**: * B.Ed. degree or PGCE, with a focus on Intermediate/Senior Phase. * 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 individualized 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. Who should apply Candidates with a B.Ed. degree or PGCE specializing in the Intermediate/Senior Phase, who hold SACE certification, are fluent in English, and have a clear criminal record are encouraged to apply. This includes both recently qualified teachers and those with prior experience. Applicants with non-South African qualifications must have SAQA accreditation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire to contribute to a technology-driven, collaborative, and rapidly growing social impact organization, demonstrating passion for transformational education, ensuring accessibility to university and careers, and valuing continuous learning and professional development. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/primary-school-teacher-general-art-ip-temp-spark-witpoortjie-2026-spark-schools Source: myjobmag

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