FET Academic Lead; Grade 12 Focus - SPARK Office

About SPARK Schools

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 provide 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 personalized 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 has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.

SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high schools and serving over 16, 000 families. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports to: Curriculum and Assessment Manager

Purpose of Role:

The FET Academic Lead (Grade 12 Focus) is the academic and compliance lead for the FET phase, with direct and primary accountability for Grade 12 outcomes. The role exists to ensure excellent matric results, rigorous curriculum delivery, and full compliance with DBE and FET requirements. While the role spans Grades 10–12, the non-negotiable priority is Grade 12 academic achievement, examination readiness, and statutory compliance, ensuring every SPARK FET scholar exits the system with strong results and credible post-school pathways.

Key Responsibilities Grade 12 Academic Ownership (Primary Accountability)

Responsibilities:

Serve as the single point of accountability for Grade 12 academic outcomes.

FET Curriculum & Assessment Leadership

Lead curriculum and assessment implementation across Grades 10–12, ensuring:

Matric Readiness & Examination Management

Design and lead the Grade 12 examination readiness strategy, including:

Instructional Leadership & Teacher Enablement

Provide instructional leadership to FET subject teachers through:

Data, Reporting & Accountability

FET Exit Readiness & Pathways