Office Manager – SPARK Bedford View Job Vacancy at SPARK Schools – South Africa

About SPARK Schools

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SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.

The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalised education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.

SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 19 primary schools, one high school and serving over 14,000 families in 2022. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: School Operations Manager

Purpose of Role:

SPARK Schools office managers liaise with parents, welcome visitors, and ensure the accurate administration of enrolment and student information records. Office managers are integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate student information records on the student information system, including daily student attendance.
• Provide school tours to prospective parents and serve as a liaison during the enrolment process, including collecting personal documentation for enrolment files.
• Assist in managing day­-to-­day facilities and maintenance issues, including facilitating visits by maintenance suppliers.
• Receive delivery of supplies.
• Perform clerical duties, including answering phones, taking and distributing messages, and corresponding with parents and staff members via e-­mail.
• Responsible for assisting with the completion of the aftercare billing spreadsheet, overseen by the School Operations Manager
• Volunteer hours, tracking and reporting.
• Responsible for staff attendance, tracking and reporting.
• Attend to sick or injured children and liaise with parents/guardians about their children.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with school staff as required. 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:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• English language fluency
• Police clearance certificate
• Grade 12 certificate
• First aid certificate
• Currently studying in 3rd/4th Year towards a relevant undergraduate Degree

Experience

• Previous experience managing or working with primary school-aged children.
• Administration.
• Customer service.
• Basic understanding of labour laws
• Skills and Mindset

• 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.

Office Manager – SPARK Bedford View Job Vacancy at SPARK Schools – South Africa

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.

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

Compensation: R12,450.00 CTC P/M

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Bedford View, Johannesburg East/East Rand

• SPARK Bedford View

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.

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.