Personalised Learning Facilitator (FP) Temporary – SPARK Theresa Park – 2026

SPARK Schools is seeking a Personalised Learning Facilitator (Foundation Phase) to join our Pretoria/Tshwane team at SPARK Silver Lakes. This temporary role focuses on supporting students in the Learning Lab with literacy and maths interventions, leveraging our blended learning model.

Quick Info

• Location: Pretoria/Tshwane, SPARK Silver Lakes, Pretoria
• Position Type: Temporary
• Reporting Line: Principal or Assistant Principal
• Closing Date: Not provided in the posting

About SPARK Schools: Watch our Vision Video: Vision Video. Take a tour of our Website: SPARK Schools. SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor leading change in education through Africa’s first blended learning model. Our network provides affordable private schooling with a culture of collaboration, innovation, and urgency to achieve our mission. We operate in a fast-paced, tech-enabled, data-driven environment and serve over 16,000 families across 21 primary and 5 high schools. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team. Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal.

Purpose of Role: SPARK Schools personalised learning facilitators in the foundation phase drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of the Learning Lab. They work directly with students in whole class, small group, and individual settings to provide academic interventions in literacy and maths, contributing to our culture of rigorous, engaging learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Learning Lab Culture & Behaviour
• Create a positive student culture around online learning and small group tutoring; maintain high behavioural expectations.
• Incorporate SPARK SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) into interactions with scholars.
• Instruction & Program Support
• Coach students on computer programs; ensure educational software meets student needs.
• Tutor small groups in literacy and maths; create and submit lesson plans for tutoring sessions.
• Submit bi-weekly reports on ST Maths and collaborate with teachers to develop individualised learning plans.
• Resource & Asset Management
• Use and store Learning Lab resources responsibly; report damages and complete incident reports as required.
• Maintain an updated asset list of hardware in the Learning Lab.
• Professional Development & Coverage
• Participate in staff development; cover classrooms when required; maintain professional conduct at events.

Minimum Requirements

• Education
  • Grade 12 Certificate.
  • Studying part-time towards a B.Ed. or PGCE in the Foundation Phase, in year 3 or 4, with a view to becoming a qualified teacher.
  • Provisional SACE registration.
• Experience
  • Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
  • Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technology.
• Competencies & Mindset
  • Passion for technology-driven, collaborative, and fast-growing social impact work.
  • Commitment to high-quality transformational education at affordable fees.
  • Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Fair market-linked remuneration with performance-based annual bonuses and increases
• Above-average annual leave
• Life, disability and funeral cover
• Employee wellness support
• Educational support and study leave
• Individualised professional development, support and mentorship
• Employee discounts on school fees
• Opportunities for career growth

Application Process

How to Apply: Please apply via SPARK Schools Official Careers Portal. For the posting and application, see: Careers Portal.

Legal / Employment Equity

SPARK Schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company’s Employment Equity goals and targets. SPARK Schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.