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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Henno Stone

Henno Stone

Intermediate And Senior Phase Head
Cape Town

Summary

Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intermediate and Senior Phase Head

Curro Somerset West
3 2020 - Current
  • Manage, coordinate and support Intermediate and Senior Phase teaching and learning Grade 4-7
  • Set academic targets, timetabling, prepare OPEX and CAPEX budget, class visits, moderation, educator development, stationery and textbook lists
  • Subjects taught Grade 4-7: Social Sciences (History and Geography), English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Technology, Coding and Robotics
  • Social Science Subject Head Grade 4-7
  • Extracurricular: Esport, Minecraft PVP and Build league, Rocket League, LAN and World Robotics Olympiad events
  • Liaise with Head of Primary School and Executive Head with regards to budgeting, academic and operational matters
  • Synergy champion, Snapplify administrator and Peer Coach
  • Arrange outings and school camps
  • Manage and coordinate extramural activities not offered by school
  • Serve on committees: Health and Safety, Executive Committee and Facilities
  • Music and Cultural events
  • Daily operational management

Grade 4 Subject Specialist - Social Sciences

Curro Holdings
10.2019 - 10.2022
  • Create Geography and History term planning, lessons, projects, and assessments for all Curro schools within Curro Holdings
  • Create online Power Point lessons during lock-down
  • Manage and administer along with Curriculum Manager Grade 4 Social Sciences.

Grade 6 Educator and Head of Sport

Elkanah House
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Subjects offered: Afrikaans First Additional Language, Life Skills and IT Grade 6
  • Implement devices such as i-Pads in classroom and use Google classroom as teacher and learner resource
  • Sport: u/12 cricket, rugby and athletics
  • Head of Sport: Strategic planning, budgeting and implementation of sport at Senior Primary.
  • Manage sports department and Sports Coordinator
  • Plan and coordinate clubs and societies
  • Arrange tours and sporting events
  • Arrange curriculum based excursions

Grade 6 Register Teacher

Bridge House School
04.2012 - 12.2013
  • Subjects offered: Geography, Mathematics and Afrikaans (Including Grade 7 Afrikaans), Life Skills, Reallife4kids and Cool to Be Me Learning Programs
  • Coach Sport: u/9 cricket and u/11 rugby.
  • Tours and curriculum based excursions

Supply Teacher

Teaching Personnel
09.2011 - 11.2011
  • Provide supply cover during teacher absences due to sickness, training or unfilled vacancies
  • Schools: St Bartholomew’s, Woodloes and Corpus Christi Primary
  • Multi-grade experience: (Ages 7-11)
  • Subjects offered: Literacy, Numeracy, Science, ICT, PE, Life Orientation and Religious studies
  • Work with learners with Autism, ADHD and ADD and a visually impaired learner.

Year 6 / Grade 5 Teacher

St Mary & St Michael Primary School
01.2011 - 08.2011
  • Teach mixed-ability class of 30 learners implementing OBE
  • Subjects offered: Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Religious Education, Topic, Information and Communication Technology and Physical Education (Life Orientation)
  • Arrange resources and learning materials according to learners’ needs and abilities including differentiation
  • Plan and prepare all interactive learning support materials using Smart Board Technology
  • Small group intervention lessons in Numeracy and Literacy for SATS preparation
  • Numeracy Catch Up and Springboard 5 Interventions
  • Plan and coordinate parent consultation evening to discuss pupil record of achievement and new targets
  • Direct along with teaching staff Year 6 School play of James and the Giant Peach
  • Manage and coordinate school Sports Day for Grade R to 5
  • Extramural activities offered: Football, cricket, rugby, netball, table tennis and homework club
  • Arrange and coordinate school educational excursions.

Grade 6 Higher Level Teaching Assistant & PE Teacher

St Mary & St Michael Primary School
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Provide classroom support
  • Numeracy and Literacy interventions in small groups-lower/middle ability Numeracy and Science as part of teaching practice for QTS
  • One to one teaching of learners with behaviour and or learning difficulties - EAL/SEN
  • Group reading and one to one reading
  • Physical Education – Programming, coordinate and set up of activities
  • Stand in as class teacher when there are absences in Grade 2 to 5
  • Manage all classroom displays linked to learning content
  • Present morning exercise programme and afterschool sport clubs. This initiative formed part of Healthy Schools Programme in the local Borough.

Director

Kaofela Agricultural Equipment
11.2006 - 03.2009
  • Marketing and sales of agricultural implements, spares and irrigation equipment
  • Provide technical support to all clients
  • Repair of agricultural implements
  • Prepare Government Tenders for Department of Correctional Services - Agriculture
  • Day to day management, marketing and administration
  • Financial and business planning
  • Maintain current and updated database on all clients
  • Market products and services to achieve sales targets.

Sport Coordinator Grade 8 - 12 / Grade 8 and 9 Teacher

Hoërskool Zwartkop
01.2006 - 12.2006
  • Subjects offered: Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Rugby, Physical Education (Life Orientation)
  • Consult with parents regarding learner behaviour and achievements
  • Grade 12 examination supervision
  • Prepare sport grounds for all home fixtures
  • Find sponsorship for tours, festivals and sport development
  • Arrange and coordinate home and away fixtures
  • Extramural activities offered: U14 rugby and cricket, Athletics: - Athletics team manager
  • Administration and management of school sport
  • Coordinate and manage school Golf
  • Manage sport uniform shop
  • Organise and coordinate sport tours, festivals and fundraising events.

Education

Honours in Education Leadership and Management -

University of Johannesburg

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Cum Laude) -

University of South Africa
04.2001 - 04.2010

Bachelor in Sport Coaching - undefined

University of Zululand

Grade 12 - undefined

Richardsbaai Hoërskool

Skills

Proven high-quality experience of education management

An ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

An awareness of branding, image and style

Ability to inform and influence with strong and persuasive communication skills

Tact, sensitivity, and the ability to handle confidential material with discretion

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

High degree of personal motivation, initiative, energy, creativity and drive

An interest and empathy with the ethos and aims of independent education

Certification

First Aid Certificate, level 2

References

  • Mr Graeme Waite, Former Executive Head - Real Life for kids, graeme@reallife4kids.co.za, +27 82 462 7725
  • Mr Cobus van der Westhuizen, Head of Primary - Curro Somerset West, cobus.v1@curro.co.za, +27 83 255 6306
  • Mr Arthur Preston, Headmaster - Sweet Valley Primary, apreston@sweetvalleyprimary.co.za, +27 21 712 3081

Timeline

Grade 4 Subject Specialist - Social Sciences

Curro Holdings
10.2019 - 10.2022

Grade 6 Educator and Head of Sport

Elkanah House
01.2014 - 12.2015

Grade 6 Register Teacher

Bridge House School
04.2012 - 12.2013

Supply Teacher

Teaching Personnel
09.2011 - 11.2011

Year 6 / Grade 5 Teacher

St Mary & St Michael Primary School
01.2011 - 08.2011

Grade 6 Higher Level Teaching Assistant & PE Teacher

St Mary & St Michael Primary School
01.2009 - 12.2010

Director

Kaofela Agricultural Equipment
11.2006 - 03.2009

Sport Coordinator Grade 8 - 12 / Grade 8 and 9 Teacher

Hoërskool Zwartkop
01.2006 - 12.2006

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Cum Laude) -

University of South Africa
04.2001 - 04.2010

Intermediate and Senior Phase Head

Curro Somerset West
3 2020 - Current

Honours in Education Leadership and Management -

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor in Sport Coaching - undefined

University of Zululand

Grade 12 - undefined

Richardsbaai Hoërskool

First Aid Certificate, level 2

Henno StoneIntermediate And Senior Phase Head