Spark Schools Vacancies 2021 | Spark Schools Jobs in Centurion

• @@Candidates should 3-4 year degree

Job Specification…

Responsibilities:

• Implement school­ wide systems and procedures (for example, arrivals, dismissals, cover timetables and aftercare timetables) that facilitate student achievement and align with SPARK
• Schools network ­wide best practice.
• Facilitate professional development for the operational staff on the implementation of school­wide systems, as well as personal and professional competencies. This includes designing and facilitating biweekly group sessions and individual one-on-one coaching sessions, as well as arranging for individual professional growth opportunities.
• Oversee the office manager’s administration of the student information system and student records.
• Ensure aftercare attendance and late pick up is tracked accurately and submitted to billing on time.
• Organise and maintain relationships with extramural vendors.
• Line manage school site operational staff (office manager, facilities and maintenance staff, supervisors, and security guard), including regular performance reviews.
• Manage all school inventory, including fixed assets (technology and furniture), stationery, cleaning supplies, and other resources.
• Conduct weekly asset check of all Chromebooks for scholars and staff radios.
• Conduct monthly stock taking and update asset register.
• Oversee the maintenance of the school facility, including coordinating efforts amongst facilities and maintenance staff, SPARK Schools Support staff, outside vendors and suppliers, and security services.
• Maintain a daily schedule of facilities and grounds walk-arounds and observations, including lunch, break and aftercare observations.
• Coordinate with Procurement team at SPARK Support for fixed assets and consumables.
• Manage the site specific and aftercare budgets.
• Participate in the selection of new school-based staff.
• On-board new personnel.
• Understand and enforce network-wide policies and compliance requirements.
• Lead the site specific crisis management team.
• Understand and implement SPARK Schools crisis management strategy.
• Attend to sick or injured children and liaise with parents/guardians about their children.
• Attend to sick or injured staff and liaise with emergency contacts.
• Attend coaching 1:1s with the school principal and regular team meetings with the principal and assistant principal(s).
• Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements…

• English language fluency
• Police clearance certificate
• Grade 12 certificate
• 3-4 year degree
• First aid training

Experience

• Preferred: experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
• Preferred: experience in operations, administration, procurement, project management, or facilities management.
• Preferred: Previous experience leading a team.
• Required: Experience and practice with labour laws.

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