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 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 21 primary schools, and 5 high schools and serving over 16,000 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Job Title: Educational Psychologist

Purpose of Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Educational Psychologist to join our Primary Schools team. The successful candidate will provide expert assessment, consultation, and intervention services to support the educational and emotional needs of our learners.

Reports To: Child Protection Officer

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify learners' strengths, needs, and learning styles.
• Conduct psychoeducational assessments.
• Develop and implement evidence-based interventions to support learners' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement Individualised Education Programmes (IEPs).
• Provide consultation and training to teachers and other school staff on topics such as learning strategies, classroom management, and mental health support.
• Develop and implement school-wide initiatives to promote positive mental health and well-being.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of learner assessments, interventions, and progress.

Please note this role is on an initial 24-month contract (2 years)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Master's degree in Educational Psychology
• Professional Registration: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Educational Psychologist
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience working as an Educational Psychologist in a school setting.

Desired Criteria:

• Experience working with diverse scholar populations.
• Experience with school-wide initiatives to promote positive mental health and well-being.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our learners.

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of child development, learning theories, and educational psychology.
• Must have experience with applications of accommodations and concessions.
• Excellent assessment, consultation, and intervention skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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

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: Commensurate with experience/Market related CTC

Location: Rosebank, Gauteng

Position Type: Contract

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.