12 Schools jobs in South Africa

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 119 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

The role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Performance Marketing Manager to join our Inspired Online Schools In-house Agency Team, based in Johannesburg. You will oversee the growth of digital accounts and implement workflows aligned with the company's best interests. You'll be an influential team member contributing to the strategic development of the business and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for digital technologies and all digital marketing channels, be tech-savvy and intuitive, and bring innovative ideas to reinforce our marketing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Performance Director to initiate and develop strategic discussions across our digital marketing channel spectrum, for Inspired online schools.
• Oversee day-to-day management of paid digital campaigns across multiple channels and platforms, using a clear 'test, learn & invest' approach to improve performance and deliver business objectives.
• Manage primary channels including Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Take ownership of campaign performance and reporting across our digital marketing footprint, ensuring alignment with business objectives and KPI expectations.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient quality control, resource management, and communication.
• Stay up to date with the performance marketing landscape to drive new initiatives around campaign structure, attribution, and reporting.
• Develop and nurture a team of junior performance marketing executives to help them achieve their KPIs effectively.
• Implement optimized processes and maintain financial oversight of accounts, including accurate estimating, invoicing, monthly reconciliation, and follow-up reporting.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of agency experience in digital marketing.
• Demonstrable client-facing experience in PPC, Social, Display, and SEO.
• Proven track record managing multi-channel projects, leading strategy and teams to meet deadlines and KPIs.
• A strong analytical mindset, comfortable using data to adapt strategies flexibly.
• Experience working with global brands on transcreation and localisation projects.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to autonomously identify opportunities, generate ideas, and formulate strategies.
• Leadership skills, including managing direct reports, mentoring, and motivating teams.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Core Education is seeking a qualified and passionate Schools Facilities Manager to oversee the efficient maintenance and management of our campus facilities in a permanent position, ensuring optimal operations, safety, and compliance with regulations. Position: Schools Facilities Manager Location: Acudeo Protea Glen, Soweto To apply, please submit the following documents:

1. A detailed CV with recent references
2. Certified Educational qualifications
3. Certified copy of your ID

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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 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 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To:
Principal

Purpose of Role:
The Associate Principal drives high scholar achievement, a positive scholar and staff culture, operation efficiency and an engaged school community by providing excellent management, coaching and leadership to school staff. The Assistant Principal is integral to the SPARK Schools culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

Strategic Leadership:

• Working with the Headmaster and Senior Leadership Team to shape the school's vision, aims, and objectives, and to develop the policies that will achieve them

Academic Leadership:

• Overseeing the curriculum, assessment, and teaching and learning strategies to ensure high standards of education and student achievement. This may involve monitoring student progress, evaluating the effectiveness of teaching methods, and supporting staff development
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of a high-quality instructional program that promotes content mastery and critical thinking, aligned with the National Senior Certificate (NSC) requirements
• Use quantitative (assessment) and qualitative (anecdotal) data to monitor scholar progress, identify gaps, and implement targeted interventions to ensure that all scholars are on track to meet matriculation standards
• Managing quality of teaching and learning to ensure excellent academic outcomes in all departments
• Running grade 12 exams in alignment with DBE standards
• Promote the adoption of innovative educational practices that reflect current global trends, such as project-based learning, technology integration, and global competencies to ensure that SPARK scholars are prepared for both university and careers
• Drive the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the curriculum, encouraging scholars to engage with global challenges and solutions

Support Matric Readiness and Exam Preparation:

• Lead efforts to prepare scholars for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, including coordinating mock exams, study sessions, and targeted academic support for Grade 12 scholars
• Ensure that scholars are equipped with strong study skills, time management techniques, and a clear understanding of NSC requirements to meet a 100% pass rate target

Scholar Culture and Behaviour Management:

• Leading and developing the school's pastoral care program, including student well-being, behaviour management, and support services
• Upholding behavior management processes and policies
• Ensure that scholar culture initiatives are held in school to uphold a positive, proud scholar culture that aligns with the CQ curriculum and SPARK core values
• Oversee the development and implementation of individualised behaviour support plans for scholars struggling to meet behavioural expectations, focusing on restorative justice approaches and fostering personal responsibility
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principals and Counseling Teams to ensure a robust system of scholar support, including mental health resources and social-emotional development programs
• Promote a culture of academic rigor, responsibility, and continuous improvement, ensuring that scholars take ownership of their learning
• Lead initiatives that focus on character development alongside academic growth, reinforcing SPARK Schools' core values (Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness) within the academic context
• Lead the scholar support team to ensure that academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support systems are integrated and effectively address the needs of all scholars
• Engage parents and the broader community in the academic process, building partnerships that contribute to scholar success

Staff Management:

• Supporting and motivating staff, contributing to recruitment and retention, and promoting a positive and collaborative working environment
• Onboarding new staff members on vision, mission, model of the school
• Lead mid-managers in school to drive implementation in all areas of the school
• Implement rigorous systems for monitoring and evaluation, ensuring continuous improvement across both academic and non-academic areas of the school
• Hold staff and scholars accountable for high performance standards, with regular check-ins and review meetings to assess progress toward school-wide goals

School Operations:

• Ensuring the smooth running of the school, including resource management, and the effective implementation of school policies
• DBE and UMALUSI compliance
• Ensure all stakeholders are aligned to and uphold operational procedures and protocols

Stakeholder Management:

• Maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, and the wider community
• Lead Parent Conference Meetings or Community Meetings
• Actively engage parents, families, and the wider community in the educational process, creating a strong support network around each scholar to enhance accountability and achievement.

Deputizing:

• Standing in for the Headmaster in their absence, taking on their responsibilities and making decisions on their behalf. 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

Requirements
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• English language fluency
• Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree; Honours or Master's in Education preferred
• Familiarity with high school matric requirements including Senior and FET phase CAPS curricula,
• SACE registration
• A clear criminal record
• Completed at least 3-5 years of excellent classroom instruction in intermediate, senior or FET phase
• Management experience in a school environment

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

Benefits
SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration
• discretionary 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

Remuneration:
R ctc p/m

Position type:
Full Time

Location:

• SPARK Randburg High School

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

A company managing tuck-shops which offer meals at private schools, from tuck items to school catering, is looking for a GERMAN SPEAKING hands on qualified and experienced catering manager, who is able to take decisions, who can handle immense pressure from the school and parents, be able to manage costs and hygiene and think on their feet ( lots of last events and functions that need to be catered for.

Salary Range between R – R depending on experience.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY:

Unless you have the specific experience listed above.

By applying for jobs that align with your experience, you will get positive results but if you apply for job postings that you do not have the specific experience in, you will unfortunately NOT be considered, nor communicated with.

Please forward a detailed and UPDATED CV in MS Word format (starting with current position) and a RECENT clear head & shoulders photo. At Least 3 recent contactable reference details must be provided, from last two direct superiors prior to current employer - this is an essential requirement. Only candidates who received favourable references will be considered. Where possible, please supply at least 2 signed reference letters on a company letterhead.

Email application to:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R20 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• Catering Manager: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• German and English/Afrikaans (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Description
The Invictus Education Group is seeking a proactive and student-focused Student Support Administrator to join our Distance Campus team in Umhlanga.

This in-office role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless student onboarding experience and providing ongoing support throughout the student's learning journey. The successful candidate will play a key role in reinforcing communication and engagement from registration through to completion, helping students stay informed, motivated, and on track.

Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
A minimum of 2 years work experience in a customer service role and one year experience within the private education sector. A completed tertiary qualification will be an advantage.

Essential Skills

• Strong computer and systems literacy
• Problem solving skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Service delivery orientation
• Ability to analyze and report on data.
• Advise on initiatives to improve/close service delivery gaps
• Ability to advise on initiatives to improve/close service delivery gaps

Qualities

• Ability to work under pressure
• Patient, empathetic and helpful
• Sense of urgency
• Organized
• Sense of urgency
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

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Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape

FACULTY OF LAW

Legal Aid Clinic

ATTORNEY: STUDENT SUPPORT (One-Year Fixed Term Contract)

Minimum Requirements:

• A four-year LLB Degree
• Proof of Admission and Practice as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Proof of Registration and good standing with the relevant Legal Practice Council
• A minimum of three - five years' post-admission legal practice experience.
• Proven ability and experience in criminal and civil litigation as well as case management.
• A service record of your current employer/last employer only applicable to external applica

Added Advantages:

• Experience in teaching and/or facilitating legal education and/or training in a higher education environment
• A copy of your driver's license,
• An advanced degree in Law

Key Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Implement, facilitate, and monitor the clinical legal education training program for undergraduate law students at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.

• Facilitate the training of candidate attorneys and students as required.

• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Provide legal services in line with services offered by the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Coordinating provision for client consultations for law students
• Assist with community engagement programmes at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic and the Faculty of Law where required.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the Faculty.
• Contribute to academic coordination and perform administrative tasks related to the provision of legal services and student teaching at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.

Competencies:

Results-oriented

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.

Strategic thinking

• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• The ability to carefully analyze information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business acumen

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good research skills and writing abilities.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together

Building coalitions

• The ability to be sensitive and understanding of the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

Visit the Website for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online.

1. Applications must be accompanied by:
   
   a) A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae
   
   b) A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s
   
   c) A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form
   
   d) Copies of the applicant's qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.
2. No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
3. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified

Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Queries can be directed to Fungai Matumba on and

The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage.

University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.

For more information please contact:

Fungai Matumba

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape

Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. From its proud legacy as a cradle of African leadership and intellectual liberation to its continued determination to overcome contemporary challenges, Fort Hare's spirit of renewal endures. The University has been steadily advancing its transformative journey over the years — the Decade of Renewal, marked by accountability, innovation, and academic excellence.

Located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Fort Hare offers more than just a place to work; it offers a purpose. Here, you can help shape the future of one of South Africa's most historic and culturally rich institutions, while enjoying the province's natural beauty, sense of community, and space for professional growth.

Are you ready to be part of this journey and help reposition this iconic institution to the place it so richly deserves?

Applications are invited from visionary and committed professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the University's ongoing renewal.

Faculty of Law

Legal Aid Clinic

Junior Attorney: Student Support (One-Year Fixed Term Contract)

Minimum Requirements:

• A four-year LLB Degree
• Proof of Admission and Practice as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Proof of Registration and good standing with the relevant Legal Practice Council
• A minimum of three - five years' post-admission legal practice experience.
• Proven ability and experience in criminal and civil litigation as well as case management.
• A service record of your current employer/last employer only applicable to external applica

Added Advantages:

• Experience in teaching and/or facilitating legal education and/or training in a higher education environment
• A copy of your driver's license,
• An advanced degree in Law

Key Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Implement, facilitate, and monitor the clinical legal education training program for undergraduate law students at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Facilitate the training of candidate attorneys and students as required.
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Provide legal services in line with services offered by the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Coordinating provision for client consultations for law students
• Assist with community engagement programmes at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic and the Faculty of Law where required.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the Faculty.
• Contribute to academic coordination and perform administrative tasks related to the provision of legal services and student teaching at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.

Competencies:

Results-oriented

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.

Strategic thinking

• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• The ability to carefully analyze information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business acumen

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good research skills and writing abilities.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together

Building coalitions

• The ability to be sensitive and understanding of the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.

ENQUIRIES:

Queries regarding job content can be directed to Ms. Fungai Matumba on and

The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

APPLICATIONS:Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website for a more comprehensive advert.

Applications must be made online before the closing date, and the following documents must be attached:

• A completed University of Fort Hare application form,

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae,

• A Cover letter stating how you satisfy the requirements of the advertised position,

• Names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees,

• Copies of all your academic qualifications and proof of registration with professional bodies,

• If applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

• Incomplete or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 2 November 2025

University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.

• A four-year LLB Degree
• Proof of Admission and Practice as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Proof of Registration and good standing with the relevant Legal Practice Council
• A minimum of three - five years post-admission legal practice experience.
• Proven ability and experience in criminal and civil litigation as well as case management.
• A service record of your current employer/last employer only applicable to external applicants.

• Experience in teaching and/or facilitating legal education and/or training in a higher education environment
• A copy of your driver's license,
• An advanced degree in Law

• Implement, facilitate, and monitor the clinical legal education training program for undergraduate law students at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Facilitate the training of candidate attorneys and students as required.
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Provide legal services in line with services offered by the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Coordinating provision for client consultations for law students
• Assist with community engagement programmes at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic and the Faculty of Law where required.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the Faculty.
• Contribute to academic coordination and perform administrative tasks related to the provision of legal services and student teaching at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.

• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• The ability to carefully analyze information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good research skills and writing abilities.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together

• The ability to be sensitive and understanding of the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.