Alan Douglas Herbert

Achievements – Wynberg Boys’ High School (2020 – Present)

Recognised as No.1 Teacher (2021–2023)

• Voted top teacher for three consecutive years through learner-based surveys measuring curriculum delivery, teaching methodology, pastoral care, and classroom management.
• Recognition endorsed by SMT and awarded as part of staff appraisal programme.

Vice Principal: Sport (2022 – Present)

• Successfully led Vision 2025 Sport Plan, positioning WBHS as 4th best sporting school in South Africa (2024) – the first Top 5 national ranking in school history.
• Hosted inaugural Sport Indaba with 75 delegates to co-create Wynberg’s strategic sport vision.
• Expanded soccer from 3 teams (2020) to 9 teams (2024); staged large-scale inter-school tournaments involving 500+ players.
• Oversaw 13 sporting codes, managing budgets exceeding R2 million, international tours, and a media partnership with SuperSport Schools.
• Drove infrastructure growth, including construction of a mountain bike track and expansion of existing facilities.
• Introduced leadership program's for all sporting captains and coaches.

Head of Department: History (2020–2021)

• Revitalized History from a “filler option” to a sought-after subject, increasing uptake from 2 to 4 Grade 10 classes in one year.
• Oversaw exam setting and moderation for Grades 8–12 and cluster common papers.
• Served as NSC Marker for History Papers 1 & 2, bringing critical insights into classroom practice.
• Designed and facilitated essay and source-based workshops for staff and learners, directly improving exam outcomes.

Head of House (2021–2022)

• Managed 125 boys, with a strong focus on post-COVID pastoral reintegration.
• Implemented a structured tutor system with one-on-one learner meetings every two months, tracking both academic and social wellbeing.
• Organized community-building initiatives, including outdoor family events and house hikes.

• Teach grades 8 to 12 History
• Coach Rugby and Cricket
• Setting of Exam Papers for cluster group and school History exam papers
• Marking (History NSC Marker)
• Head of Department (History)
• Head of House
• Master in charge of Soccer
• Vice Principal: Sport
• Designated Safety Officer
• Contact: Deon Scheepers (Headmaster) 021 797 4247/083 324 2478

• Teaching Grade 8-9 Social Science (Served as Subject Head)
• Grade 10 Geography
• History Grade 10,11 and 12 (Served as Subject Head)
• Leadership training and programs (Designed and Managed Leadership Programs for the RCL)
• Planning (SUBJECT Year Planner)
• Extra-mural activities, sport, (Soccer (Coach), Rugby (Manage), Cricket (Coach and Mange) and Athletics
• Drawing up exam papers for Grades 8 to 12)
• Marking (History NSC Marker)
• Counseling (Learners)
• After school extra classes (History)
• Attending Moderations
• Head of Drug Testing
• Writing up policies
• Head of Sport
• Grade head for Grade 9 in 2016, Grade 10 in 2017, Grade 11 2018 and Grade Head for Grade 12 2019, Grade 10 2020
• Acting WCED HOD
• Subject head for History, Geography and Technology
• Member of School management team
• Health and Safety Officer
• Head of Discipline and Initiator for Disciplinary hearing
• Discipline Head

Academic Leadership CV / Portfolio at JG Meiring High School from 2014 to 2019

Profile / Executive Summary

Key Academic Achievements
- Head of Academics (5 years), Grade 12 pass rate: 83% → 96% - Champion of Progression & Promotion – WCED reporting - Creation of Academic Head for each grade (8–12) for monitoring, interventions, parent & staff debriefs - NSC History Marker & Subject Head - Curriculum leadership: subject year planners, exam moderation - Staff mentoring & professional development

Leadership & Management Roles
- Head of Department (History) - Grade Head (Grades 9–12) - Head of House - Member of School Management Team - Policy and Planning: curriculum, assessment, SIP, SSE, CEMIS - Acting WCED HOD

Academic Innovation & Programmes
- Grade Academic Heads programme (Grades 8–12) - After-school support classes - Leadership training for RCL - Data-driven interventions and exam preparation systems

Other Responsibilities
- Head of Sport / Master in Charge of Soccer (supporting academic mission) - Head of Discipline, Counselling, Health & Safety Officer - Drawing and moderating exam papers

Notable Achievements & Awards
- Grade 12 pass rate improvement from 83% → 96% - NSC History Marker contribution - Grade Academic Heads programme implementation - Progression & Promotion WCED Champion

Professional Development
- Workshops: CEMIS, SIP, SGBFT, SSE - Leadership & assessment moderation programs

• Acting HOD
• CONTACT PERSON: Deputy: Stephne Bam: (021 591 3131) (084 645 6229)
• REASON FOR APPLYING: Career improvement

• Teaching Grade 4-9 Technology, Social Science and Natural Science
• Grade 10, 11 and 12 History
• Grade 10 Geography
• Grade Head
• Leadership training and programs
• Planning
• Extra-mural activities, drama, sport
• Drawing up exam papers
• Marking
• Counseling
• After school extra classes
• Attending Moderations
• CONTACT PERSON: Principal/Head of High School: Vanessa Maxwell
• TELEPHONE NUMBER: 0824507881/021 761 2158
• REASON FOR LEAVING: In search of security. School since has closed its doors.

• Company Overview: Owner of Driving School
• Liaising with Customers
• Bookings
• Advertising and Marketing
• Invoicing clients
• K53 instruction
• Payroll
• Owner of Driving School
• CONTACT PERSON: Business Owner- Self
• CELL NUMBER: 072 364 8323
• REASON FOR LEAVING: Started studying and focused on another career.