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BRANDON ARTHUR DU PLESSIS
Deputy Principal
PAARL
Summary
Results-driven deputy principal with 33 years of expertise in teaching and 20 years and 6 months in a management post. Knowledgeable in provincial and national policies and regulations related to academic performance, assessment programs, and educational practices. Skilled in leading a staff and a large secondary school with 1300 learners. Experience as a teacher and HOD at a dual medium secondary school. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new challenges. Eager to contribute to team/school success and further develop professional skills. Positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
CLOETESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2017 - Current
- Served as a positive role model and leader within the school community, fostering an environment of respect, trust, and support among all stakeholders.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing student needs, both academically and emotionally.
- Championed innovative teaching methods that increased student achievement across multiple subject areas.
- Implemented successful intervention strategies to support struggling students and close achievement gaps.
- Managed budgets effectively while prioritizing resources for maximum impact on student outcomes.
- Conducted regular evaluations of academic programs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes to drive continuous improvement in student outcomes.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted leadership skills, teamwork, and personal growth among students.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback for continued improvement.
- Developed a positive school culture through effective communication and collaboration among staff, students, and parents.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and collaborating with teachers to improve lesson plans.
- Supported the implementation of new technologies within classrooms to enhance learning experiences for all students.
- Spearheaded professional development programs to foster teacher growth, resulting in improved student performance and engagement.
- Addressed disciplinary issues fairly and consistently while maintaining open lines of communication with parents or guardians involved.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures, and approved professional staff additions.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Observed teachers, documented activities, and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with WCED requirements
TEACHER
CHARLESTON HILL SECONDARY SCHOOL
1 1992 - 1 2005
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Guided students through college application process, increasing number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
SWARTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Provided ongoing staff development opportunities through training programs, workshops, and regular feedback sessions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paulus Jiubert Senior Secondary School
Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Student Engagement
Instructional Leadership
Parent-teacher relations
Staff Management
Collaborative learning
Education administration
Classroom Management
Academic administration
Safety and security procedures
Strategic leadership
Educational staff supervision
Organizational Leadership
School safety
Lesson Planning
Interaction with SGB
Attend and participate in meetings of the governing body
Informing SGB about policy and legislation
Interaction with community bodies
Multitasking ability
Codes of conduct
Student and parent relations
Verbal and written communication
Training and mentoring
Discipline management
Public Speaking
Documentation
Staff Development
Group and individual instruction
Policy and procedure development
Community Relations
Grant Proposals
Proficient in [Software]
Budget Creation
Budget Administration
Regulatory Compliance
Financial Leadership
Fundraising
Program Evaluation
Microsoft Office
Time Management
School Improvements Planning
Staff Leadership
Decision-Making
Active Listening
Organizational Skills
Leadership Experience
HEAD SPORT PROGRAM, CHAIRPERSON OF VARIOUS COMMITTEES (FINANCE, SPORT, SCHOOL DANCE, FUNDRAISING EVENTS)
Qualifications
WILLIAM LLOYD PRIMARY SCHOOL, 1976 – 1983, PAULUS JOUBERT SECONDARY SCHOOL, 1984 – 1987, ATHLONE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DE III, 1989 – 1991, BOLAND TEACHER’S COLLEGE, PARTIME (1997 – 1998), STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY, ACE COURSE – SCHOOL MANAGEMENT, 2010
Subjects
LIFE ORIENTATION (2002 – 2005), PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1992 - 2005), NATURAL SCIENCE (2007 – 2012), MATHEMATICS (2017 – 2021), MATHEMATHECS (1992 – 2002), PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1992 - 2002), AFRIKAANS (1996), LIFE ORIENTATION (2011), PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1992 – 2002), LIFE SCIENCE (2006 – 2010), LIFE ORIENTATION (2007 – 2008), MATHEMATICAL LITERACY (2020 – 2021), PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1992 - 2002), LIFE SCIENCE / BIOLOGY (1992 – 2010), LIFE ORIENTATION (2007 - 2008), MATHEMATICAL LITERACY (2019 – 2021), PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1992 – 2005), BIOLOGY (1997 – 2007), LIFE SCIENCE (2012 - 2018), LIFE ORIENTATION (2008)
Subjecthead
BIOLOGY / LIFE SCIENCE (2002 – 2017)
Gradehead
- CHARLESTON HILL SECONDARY - GRADE 8 (1999 - 2004)
- SWARTLAND HIGH SCHOOL - GRADE 10 (2006/7), GRADE 12 (2008 - 12)
Hostelsupervision
SWARTLAND HIGH SCHOOL HUIS VAN IMHOFF (2007 - 2012)
Deputyprincipalresponsibilities
HEAD OF FINANCE, INVENTORY, SECURITY, INSURANCE, ADMINISTRATION, NSC EXAMINATION, ANNUAL-, QUARTER-, WEEK PROGRAM, GROUND SCHEDULE, POST PROVISION, STATISTICS, ASSEMBLY, WCED ADMINISTRATION, WCED SURVEY, ASSISTANT ACADEMIC PROGRAM, SCHOOL DISCIPLINE, CEMIS, IQMS ASSISTANT
Leadershipcourses
- COMPUTER LITERACY COURSE (2005 – 2006)
- BASIC RIGHTS IN YOUR WORK PLACE (2005)
- IVIGILATOR MATRICS (2012 – 2020)
- DEVELOPMENT SERIES FOR NEW PRINCIPALS AND DEPUTY PRINCIPALS (2018)
- ETHOS – LEADERSHIP COACHING (2018)
- SCHOOBA TRAINING (2019)
- ORIENTATION AND TRAINING FOR ONLINE ADMISSIONS (2019)
- INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP (2019)
- ‘MINI’-MBA FOR SCHOOL MANAGEMENT TEAMS (2019)
- TEACH2030 FACILITATOR TRAINING COURSE (2020)
- FRESH THINKING IN THE CLASSROOM (2020)
- TEACH2030 HEAD TEACHER TRAINING COURSE (2020)
- REMGRO SCHOOL’S INITIATIVE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 17 AUGUST 2022
Sportbackground
MANAGER / ASST. MANAGER - S.A. SCHOOL TEAMS, COSSASA – GAMES, PACIFIC SCHOOL GAMES AUSTRALIA, BOLAND ATHLETICS JUNIOR TEAMS, BOLAND HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS, WESTERN CAPE SCHOOL TEAM, S.A. GAMES YOUTH TEAM, MANAGER BOLAND ATHLETICS SENIOR AND JUNIOR TEAM, SENIOR MANAGER ASA SENIOR TEAM TO CAA CHAMPIONSHIPS KENYA - 2010, COACH SOUTH AFRICAN ATHLETICS TEAM COMMONWEALTH GAMES INDIA- 2010, COMMONWEALTH GAMES GLASGOW – 2014, WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP BEIJING – 2015, OLYMPIC GAMES – RIO – 2016, SOUTHERN REGION SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2017, AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS – NIGERIA – 2018, WORLD RELAYS - YOKOHAMAH, JAPAN – 2019, S.A. SCHOOLS ATHLETICS NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER (HIGH SCHOOLS CHAIRPERSON), BOLAND ATHLETICS TECHNICAL MANAGER, PAARL ATHLETICS CLUB CHAIRPERSON, ATHLETICS SOUTH AFRICA (SELECTOR/ TRACK AND FIELD COMMISSION MEMBER), BOLAND SCHOOLS VICE CHAIRPERSON, BOLAND ATHLETICS TRACK AND FIELD CHAIRPERSON, PAARL SPORTFORUM SECRETARY, WESTERN CAPE SCHOOLS SPORT ASSISTANT TREASURER, SA SCHOOLS ATHLETICS INTRIM CHAIRPERSON - 2021, L.O.C MEMBER OF VARIOUS EVENTS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL, ENGEN GRANDPRIX, YELLOW PAGES SERIES, NEDBANK 10KM, TOTAL SPORT LADIES RACE ETC., DIRECTOR SA 10KM CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010, DIRECTOR ASA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014-15, DIRECTOR ASA YOUTH AND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2018 - 2021, ATHLETICS COACHING COURSE LEVEL I UPINGTON (1989), ATHLETICS COACHING COURSE LEVEL II STELLENBOCH (1993), ASA LEVEL II COACHING FACILITATION COURSE - (1995), OCCUPATIONAL EMERGENCY CARE LEVEL 1 - (1998), WA OFFICIATING COURSE LEVEL I (1999), LECTURER SPRINTING LEVEL I & II (1999), SYMPOSIUM ASA TECHNICAL OFFICIALS (2003 – 2006), WA LEVEL III SPRINT AND HURDLE COACH, ASA TECHNICAL OFFICIALS LECTURERS COURSE (DECEMBER 2021)
Criminalrecord
NONE
Interests
COACHING/OFFICIATING, READING / RUNNING
Personal Information
- ID Number: 691026 5213086
- Health: EXCELLENT
- Date of Birth: 10/26/69
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: SOUTH AFRICAN
- Driving License: CODE 8
- Marital Status: MARRIED
- Religion: ANGLICAN
References
- Mr. Dorian Meyer, Principal, Cloetesville High School, Curry Street, Stellenbosch, 021 – 889 5424
- Mr. Pieter Lourens, Vice - President Boland Athletics, Maasdorp Street, Paarl, 7646, 0833 574517
- Mr Justus Schoonraad, Principal, Swartland High School, Dirkie Uys Street, Malmesbury, 7299, 022 482 1469
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented a curriculum plan fro Grade 12.
- Encouraging and assist staff to do development.
- Creating an sound inviroment for staff and learners.
- Manager of various school provincial and national teams.
- Received an award from Boland Athletics, Western Cape Provincial Government for Sport Management.
- Chairperson of Western Cape Schools Athletics - winning the Primary and LSEN competition the first time in 2024.
- he National Association of Elementary School Principals for outstanding leadership.
- Manager and coach of the National Athletics team to Olympics 2016 and various Commonwealth games.
Software
Excell
Powerpoint
Teams
Publisher
Google Drive
Languages
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Certification
Diploma in Education, 3 Years (DEIII), Athlone College of Education, Senior and FET Phase, Physical Education and Life Science
Interests
Walking
Reading
Joggeing
Sport
Timeline
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
CLOETESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2017 - Current
ACE Course - School Management, Stellenbosch University
12-2010
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
SWARTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
01.2006 - 01.2017
Four-year Higher Diploma in Education, Boland College, Senior and FET Phase, Subjects: Life Science , Mathematics
12-2003
High School Diploma -
Paulus Jiubert Senior Secondary School
04.2001 -
Diploma in Education, 3 Years (DEIII), Athlone College of Education, Senior and FET Phase, Physical Education and Life Science
12-1990
TEACHER
CHARLESTON HILL SECONDARY SCHOOL
1 1992 - 1 2005
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