SPARK Schools Careers and Employment

About us

SPARK Schools (SPARK) is an independent school network in South Africa. SPARK was founded by Stacey Brewer and Ryan Harrison in 2011. Their schools use a blended learning model with adaptive software and individualised learning to accelerate learning and increase student achievement.

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Headquarters

South Africa

Website

SPARK Schools website

What is it like to work at SPARK Schools?

2,5		Work/Life Balance
2,8		Salary/Benefits
2,6		Job Security/Advancement
2,7		Management
3,1		Culture

2,0

Hard work in a ever changing environment

Written by Teacher (Former Employee) from Pretoria, Gauteng on 6 August 2020

SPARK is great at marketing themselves to parents and teachers. There are lots of promises made with very little follow through. There is no accountability when things go wrong and blame always gets placed on someone else. It is very difficult to get straight answers and you always get the run around.
There is no time for a personal life and family - more...

Pros

A great line manager, nice people that became friends

Cons

Salary, long working hours, unrealistic expectations

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What are people saying about the leadership at SPARK Schools?

69%

of employees approve of CEO’s performance

CEO Approval is based on 16 ratings

3,0

SPARK's curriculum is amazing. Implementation of curriculum and expanding on scholars' knowledge is great.

Written by Teacher (Current Employee) from Gauteng on 10 June 2020

SPARK's curriculum ensures scholars receive quality education. Implementing (way of teaching) the curriculum and expanding on scholars' knowledge is great. SPARK also uses Dovetail learinging program to improve behavior with scholars via self-management. SPARK Teachers learn how to manage behavior using positive narration. Scholars are not humiliated - more...

Pros

High quality education at affordable price, Personal growth for both scholars and employees, Regular In-house training for employees

Cons

Scholars' academic school day is too long, Too many scholars per class, SPARK does not partake in sports, Teachers have little to no voice, Zero balance between workload and available time

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