Primary School Curriculum & Assessment Lead-STEM SubjectsPrimary School Curriculum & Assessment Lead-STEM SubjectsSPARK Support office, RosebankRequirementsPurpose of Role:The Curriculum and Assessment Lead – STEM drives scholar achievement in the SPARK Schools network by ensuring that our curriculum is engaging and rigorous and that our assessment accurately measures scholar progress toward each individual’s achievement goals. The Curriculum and Assessment Lead’s leadership in the SPARK Schools network is integral to the SPARK Schools mission to create systemic change in South African education.Reports to:Curriculum and Assessment Manager – Primary SchoolResponsibilities:Primary Subject: STEM (Primary R – 7)Secondary Subjects/Areas: Social Sciences, Social and Emotional Literacy, Physical EducationMonitors, refines, and implements the curriculum and assessment model at SPARK Schools.Designs and/or supplements a rigorous network-wide curriculum that aligns to and extendsthe South African national curriculum, including comprehensive assessments for all grades and all subjects.Plans and supports pre-service and in-service professional development for school leaders and educators on curriculum, culture, and community-building.Helps instructional coaches and educators to develop instructional strategies and intervention programs that elevate achievement among struggling students.Integrates curricular support with strategies for scholar social-emotional development.Aligns the academic curriculum with national government standards, SPARK’s best practice, and international expectations and benchmarks.Documents and communicates scope and sequence of curriculum for each grade level and subject, in conjunction with internal assessments.Demonstrates a relentless commitment to scholar achievement.Facilitates a network-wide assessment and data analysis cycle that allows school leadersto analyse scholar performance and identify areas for school-wide targeted instruction.Seeks opportunities to integrate online data with classroom assessment data to create a richer understanding of scholar progress through blended learning.Generates and manages internal assessment schedules, logistics, and reporting.Monitors grade-level and phase-specific progress against scope and sequence maps and assessments, using data analysis.Clearly communicates network-wide and school data to school leaders, in order to ensure accurate interpretation of scholar progress.Evaluates, approves, and coordinates the purchase of curricular materials, such as textbooks and manipulatives.Research new and innovative curriculum practices.Participates, where relevant, in staff recruitment.Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits, such as meeting deadlines, honouring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.Participates in and drives own professional development.Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools Support and SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.Nurtures a high-achieving work environment where staff feel genuinely valued and supported.Promotes the vision and mission of SPARK Schools Support to SPARK Schools Support staff and SPARK Schools staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.Qualifications and Criteria:The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:Bachelor’s degree required, with majors in STEM subjects will be an advantage.At least 5 years experience teaching Maths or STEM subjects in the Intersen Phase.Experience (one to three years) formally coaching teachers/ professional development of teachers.Experience in curriculum development and assessment particularly in grades R to 7 and in the areas of STEM subjectsExperience and expertise in leading school-level data inquiry and facilitating professional cycles of inquiry to improve instructional practice.Awareness of innovative practices in R-12 education, particularly around the role of technology in education reformSPARK Values:Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, KindnessSPARK offers:performance-based annual bonuses and increasesabove average/good annual leavelife, disability and funeral coveremployee wellness supporteducational support & study leaveindividualised professional development, support and mentorshipemployee discount on school feesopportunities for career growthCompensation:Commensurate with experience.Position Type:Full TimeLocations:SPARK Support office, RosebankSPARK 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.SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.#J-18808-Ljbffr