SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour,

and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools FET Phase Tourism Educators are content specialists in Tourism.

SPARK high school FET Phase educators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.

SP/FET Phase Educators are integral to the SPARK Schools’ culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Reports To: Assistant Principal or Principal

Responsibilities:

● Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.

● Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences

and to create and implement high quality individualised behaviour and learning plans for scholars.

● Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.

● Develop and administer formative and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the data

for student growth for all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.

● Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.

● Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.

● Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing

scholars.

● Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.

● Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and

character development.

● Develop SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.

● Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.

● Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.

● Nurture a high achieving work environment where all scholars feel genuinely valued and supported.

● Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.

● Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team. Adhere to the child protection,

anti-bullying and health and safety policy.

● Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.

● Submit student results data when required.

Blended Learning role:

● Create a positive student culture around online learning and independent work time and maintain

high behavioural expectations for all students.

● Create and maintain a conducive learning environment in all learning environments with all students.

● Actively assist students on all computer programs and ensure that the educational software used in

the lab effectively meets the needs of students.

● Create and submit lesson plans for project-based learning, in collaboration with intermediate phase

teachers.

● Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators to create personalised

learning plans for students.

● Pilot innovative ideas, technology and curriculum for the SPARK High school model. Collect data

and analyse outcomes of pilot products. Liaise continuously with the High school model team to

relay data and feedback.

● Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies and engage with scholars to develop

character and maximise scholar experience.

● Ensure all educational resources and assets are used responsibly and effectively.

Report all damages to hardware to the School Operations Manager and fill out relevant incident

reports if needed.

● Optimize timetables to ensure learning time is managed well.

● 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.

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency
• 3 – 5 years experience
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree in Tourism – Senior/FET Phase
• SACE registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record

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.

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration

• performance-based annual bonuses and increases

• above average/good annual leave

• life, disability and funeral cover

• employee wellness support

• educational support & study leave

• individualised professional development, support and mentorship

• employee discount on school fees

• opportunities for career growth