Albert Baatjies
Cape Town
Summary
With a strong foundation in leadership and team collaboration, I excel at motivating staff and fostering positive a positive educational environment. Skilled in conflict resolution, effective communication, and strategic planning, I focus on driving academic success. Committed to continuous improvement and creating inclusive, supportive an inclusive, supportive atmosphere for both students and educators.
Have been involved with numerous exam procedures including administering and monitoring. I am motivated, responsible, dependable, have sound ethics and complete tasks assigned. I am also a retired principal and have my own transport with a valid driver's licence and PDP.
I will definitely be an asset for your cause.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
WCED
Cape Town
01.2022 - 12.2025
Coordinated teachers, learners, support staff, curriculum, timetables, registration, classroom visitations, data analysis, staff training, examinations, policies, finances, and performance evaluations of teaching staff, enhancing collaboration with parents, WCED officials, and the community.
- Guided teachers in classroom management, behaviour, and instructional strategies, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Fostered trust with pupils and parents through effective communication aimed at resolving issues collaboratively.
- Streamlined school operations by managing administrative tasks, including timetabling and student registration, ensuring seamless daily functioning.
Principal
WCED
Cape Town
01.2014 - 12.2021
- The same as above principal experience
Educator
WCED
- Educator/HoD Sentinel Primary: 2005-2013
- Teaching English South Korea : 1994-2004
- Educator/HoD Good Hope High: 1989-1993
- Educator/HoD Fairmount High 1994-1988
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, encouraging pupils to actively participate in their learning.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and identify areas for improvement.
Education
Further diploma in education - Education
University of the western Cape
Bellville, WC01-2000
PTD 3 - Education
Hewat Training college
Athlone, Cape Town, WC01-1983
Skills
- Performance evaluation
- Data analysis
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Community liaison
- Conflict resolution
- Instructional leadership
- Compliance management
- Student and parent relationships
- Discipline management
- Staff leadership
- Student assessments
- Organisational leadership
- Performance evaluations
- Class behaviour issues management
- Academic administration
- Performance monitoring
- Engaging leadership style
- Public speaking
- Visionary thinking
- Progress monitoring
- Interpersonal strengths
- Written and verbal communication
- Integrity
- School operations management
- Strategic leadership
- Programme management
- Performance assessment
- School safety protocols
- Safeguarding awareness
- Decisive judgement
- Child protection regulations knowledge
- Knowledge of education policies
Languages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Principal
WCED
01.2022 - 12.2025
Principal
WCED
01.2014 - 12.2021
Educator
WCED
Further diploma in education - Education
University of the western Cape
PTD 3 - Education
Hewat Training college