PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Purpose of Role:
The Assistant Principal as an instructional coach drives student achievement as an instructional leader by
providing excellent instructional coaching and professional development to benefit classroom instruction and
the Learning Lab. The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in providing teachers, blended learning
facilitators, and PE coaches the training and support necessary to be highly effective, professional educators.
The Assistant Principal is integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging
learning experiences for our scholars
- Reports To: Primary School Principal
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the continual professional development of our educators by coaching members of the
instructional staff to the successful completion of the goals set in their individualised professional growth
plans. This includes designing and facilitating weekly professional development sessions for the whole
faculty, as well as arranging for individual professional growth opportunities. - Support student achievement by setting clear and high expectations for excellent teaching in all content
areas. Maintain a regular schedule of observations in all learning spaces and observation review
meetings with educators to ensure that they can successfully plan instruction, execute instruction, and
implement SPARK Schools’ culture and behaviour management techniques. - Implement the network’s rigorous curriculum, which aligns to and extends the South African national
curriculum. - Implement online curriculum and small group tutoring in the Learning Lab that aligns to and extends
what is taught by classroom teachers. - Facilitate an assessment and data analysis cycle that allows instructional staff to analyse student
performance and identify areas for targeted instruction. - Collaborate with school leadership team to manage instructional staff, including facilitating termly and
final evaluations. - Participate in the selection of new school-based personnel.
- Responsible for the onboarding of instructional staff members.
- Define and share information about network-wide policies and procedures to parents, students, staff and
community. - Implement disciplinary policies and procedures.
- 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:
- English language fluency.
- Clear criminal record.
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree.
- SACE registration.
Experience
- Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
- At least 2 -3 years of excellent classroom instruction.
- Previous experience leading a team.
- Experience and practice with labour laws.
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
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over
time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the
nature, level and scope of the post.