Carla Hercules
Educational Leader
Johannesburg
Summary
Seasoned Education Leader, specializing in relationship building, leading with integrity, empathy and consistency. Detail-oriented and decisive leadership style with extensive background in education and planning, problem-solving to positively impact teacher performance and student success. With a passion for creating a learning environment that is supportive, nurturing with a culture of high expectations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Founding Head of School
Nova Pioneer Ruimsig Primary and Senior Schools
10.2018 - Current
- Demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities to encourage positive, healthy relationships between students, staff, and parents
- Establishing collaborative and cohesive school culture, earning reputation for leading in school culture and stakeholder leadership within Nova Pioneer Network of schools
- Exceeded Key Performance Indicators in Parent, Staff, and Student happiness and satisfaction since 2021
- Through consistent professional development, established innovative teaching strategies to maximize student learning and achievement
- Present professional development workshops weekly
- Collaborate with CFO to create functional budgets within allocated funds and monitor expenditures
- Collaborate with Chief Academic Officer, to establish and monitor academic goals for students and teachers
- Under legal regulations and guidelines, perform variety of human resource tasks
- In adherence with Nova Pioneer Teacher Development Policy, perform classroom observations to support and develop teachers and students
- This technique enhanced leadership visibility and fostered culture of caring and support
- In addition to role as principal at Nova Pioneer Ruimsig Primary School, I lead and manage Ruimsig Senior High
- Actively market both schools through a variety of Digital Marketing Platforms
- As result of extensive leadership experience, I mentor and support newly appointed principals
- Serve on Nova Pioneer Recruitment Committee, appointing Senior Leadership
- Serve on Policy Review Committee
- Coordinate team-building sessions to bolster morale and nurture rapport with staff
- Partnership with local outreach organizations
- Organise and coordinate parent engagement events, sports events and fundraisers.
School Principal
Sharonlea Primary
05.2012 - 08.2018
- Managed staff complement of 65 and 1400 students
- Collaborated with leadership team to monitor, improve and lead academic performance
- Responsible for management of CAPS curriculum and all human resource functions
- Responsible for Performance Management
- In collaboration with School Governing Body, managed school finances and monitored expenditure
- Managed robust extramural afterschool program
- Coordinated Academic Prize Giving Ceremonies of an excellent standard.
Deputy Principal
Sharonlea Primary
10.2007 - 04.2012
- Responsible for Curriculum Management of Senior Primary Phase
- Managed team of 25
- Coordinated Conquesta Olympiad for Senior Primary
- Tracked student academic achievement
- Implemented Intervention strategies
- Coordinated Public Speaking Events.
Senior Primary Teacher
Sharonlea Primary School
05.2001 - 01.2007
- Taught various subjects and grades across Senior Primary Phase
- Worked collaboratively with teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement.
Teacher
Bushlands Primary School
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Taught Grade 4 class
- Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback by school management
- Planned and organised classroom that consistently facilitated positive learning experience
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Education Honours - Education Management, Law and Policy
University of Pretoria
Johannesburg, Gauteng 01.2021 - 05.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Education Leadership and Management
Edutel
Johannesburg, Gauteng 01.2018 - 05.2020
Certificate of Higher Education - Education Leadership and Management
Wits University
Johannesburg, Gauteng 01.2009 - 05.2010
Higher National Diploma - Human Resource Management
Damelin
Johannesburg, Gauteng 01.2004 - 05.2006
Higher National Diploma - Education
Edgewood College of Education
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 01.1993 - 05.1996
Skills
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Personal Information
- Nationality: South African
- Driver's License - Yes
- Married - Yes
References
- Des Hugo, 083 659 6159
- Belinda Godfrey, 079 895 4445
- Jennifer Wiegmann, 071 2957127
Timeline
Bachelor of Education Honours - Education Management, Law and Policy
University of Pretoria
01.2021 - 05.2023
Founding Head of School
Nova Pioneer Ruimsig Primary and Senior Schools
10.2018 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Education Leadership and Management
Edutel
01.2018 - 05.2020
School Principal
Sharonlea Primary
05.2012 - 08.2018
Certificate of Higher Education - Education Leadership and Management
Wits University
01.2009 - 05.2010
Deputy Principal
Sharonlea Primary
10.2007 - 04.2012
Higher National Diploma - Human Resource Management
Damelin
01.2004 - 05.2006
Senior Primary Teacher
Sharonlea Primary School
05.2001 - 01.2007
Teacher
Bushlands Primary School
01.1997 - 01.2001
Higher National Diploma - Education
Edgewood College of Education
01.1993 - 05.1996
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