Larry Bryce Grobbelaar
Deputy Principal
East London,EC
Summary
I feel that as a result my work experience coupled with my practical training, I have developed excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and motivational skills. I have had the opportunity to work independently and have also developed my ability to work as a member of a team striving towards a common goal. In addition, I am committed to the professional development of both myself and others and relate well to staff. Specialties: Academic Development , Facilitation
Experienced education professional prepared for leadership and administrative responsibilities. Skilled in curriculum development, teacher mentorship, and fostering collaborative environment. Strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Reliable, flexible, and adept at driving student success and school improvement initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Deputy Principal
Arcadia School
East London
10.2025 - Current
- Management & Administration
- Teaching Afrikaans FAL Grades 8-10
- Performance Appraisals (QMS) Coordinator
- LTMS Coordinator & Learner Wellness
- East London, South Africa Metropolitan Area
Lead Educator & Head of Department
Eastern Cape Department of Education
East London
05.2018 - 10.2025
- Teaching & Assessing across Gr 10-12
- Life Orientation Gr 10-12
- Head of Department (Humanities)
- Librarian & Learner Wellness Counsellor
- Staff Development Practitioner
- School photographer
- Social Media & Public Relations & Communication Practitioner
- Advising the principal regarding the division of work among the staff in the department.
- Participating in agreed school/educator appraisal processes (Integrated Quality Management System) in order to regularly review professional practices with the aim of improving teaching, learning and management.
Remedial Tutor
Britekidz
East London
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Remedial tutorials & custom interventions as per learners needs.
- Afrikaans Grades 3-12 HL & FAL
- English HL & FAL Gr 10-12
- Social Sciences
- East London, South Africa Metropolitan Area
Online English Teacher
The Really Great Teacher Company
Cape Town
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Teaching English online to foreign students
- Assessment of language skills
- Grading English Skills and providing academic support to Chinese students.
Senior & FET Phase Teacher
Abbotsford Christian School
East London
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Teaching Afrikaans Grades 7,9,10,11 & 12
- Life Orientation Grade 9 & Arts & Culture Grade 8
- Conducting Assessment Senior & FET Phase
- IEB Examinations Administration
- Career Development & Guidance
- Skills Development & Training
Learning and Development Specialist
Siyaya Skills Institute
East London
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Managing Abled & Disabled Learnership Programmes
- Project Management of Learnership from start to finish
- Recruitment & Selection of suitable candidates
- Maintaining Applicant Data base pool
- Managing Facilitators & Course Management & Quality Management
- Drafting Training & Assessment Plans for all Learnership
- Manage Learner Induction & Placement Processes
- General ordering & purchasing of stock
- Oversee & Manage Administration Staff & Processes
Learning and Development Partner
African Bank
East London
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Regional Execution of African Bank’s National Learning Plan
- Conducting Assessment & Moderation on low performing branches
- Coaching of Sales staff, Performance Management & Interventions
- Facilitating & Training Soft Skills Training
- Heading Staff development & Assessing Training needs in Region & conduct the relevant training
- Ensure effective cost Management of delivery resources in Region
- Raising customer experience bar within allocated region in support of National Development Strategy & regional Development needs.
- Conducting GAP analysis based on Proficiency Audits
- Developing a regional development plan in conjunction to the Bank’s national development strategy.
- Capacity development interventions & tracking, by means of workshops ,coaching ,tele- training & communication support.
- Talent Management of possible candidates for specific developmental programs.
- Report writing & feedback to National Head
- Performance Management
- Skills Management
HR Programme Manager / ICDL Coordinator
iQ Academy
East London
05.2010 - 07.2014
- Providing academic leadership & general welfare
- Running & initiating Pro- Active Campaigns
- Improve/update Academic Material
- Engage with stakeholders in order to understand current and future operational system and process related training requirements.
- Develop and implement communication/feedback procedures and mechanisms in order to pro- actively stay in touch with business stakeholders and to report on progress.
- In house training (Soft Skills)
- Establish effective mechanisms to ensure quality
- Establish training metrics and continuously measure impact of training on operations.
- Determine implement and control a training quality assurance process – training objectives, training assessments, training evaluation, training material & manuals, quality checks.
- Advising & assisting with Regulatory reviews (Exams Committee & Learner Advancement Member)
- Identify and implement targeted training solutions and instructional approaches to best address specific training projects
- Improve customer service & endorse student input & throughput rate
- Module / Course Reviews / Regulatory Reviews
- Research and investigate best practice training frameworks, technologies, processes, tools and practices to deliver on training requirements.
- Implement alternatives to classroom training
- Facilitating Course / Module Problem Areas
- Maintaining the credibility of the department within an academic support framework
- Strategic leadership & involvement of support for students in all aspects of teaching& Learning
- Registration of ICDL participants on the International Database
- Allotting Product & Training Codes for Access & Assessment Purposes
- Academic Queries & Couching
- Strategic leadership & involvement of support for students in all aspects of teaching and learning
- Facilitating countless Short Business courses
Senior Student Advisor
University of Fort Hare
East London
01.2007 - 04.2010
- Placement and Access Tests; Assisting in providing leadership in the implementation of the programme.
- Assisting with the development and evaluation of the programme.
- Assisting with the recruitment and monitoring of junior staff for quality assurance purposes.
- Assisting in the planning and running of staff capacity building workshops.
- Planning and running of development workshops.
- Assisting with the training of Placement and Access Test Facilitators.
- Planning, implementation and evaluation of test sessions
- Coordinating and implementing the Placement and Access Test process from first contact with students to registration
- The maintenance of a database to contribute to tracking and research
- Administration & grading of SATAP Language Tests.
- Identifying high risk students and providing the relevant referrals.
- Student Counselling and Career Counselling.
- School visits & conducting Exam strategies workshops
Supplemental Instruction Facilitator
01.2007 - 03.2010
- A programme runs by the University of Fort Hare under license from the University of Missouri, Kansas. The course is aimed at developing effective teaching skills at university level. Duties included the weekly facilitation of English students at first year level. Running of group sessions, group and individual consultations and conducting peer evaluations.
Language and Writing Consultant
01.2008 - 11.2008
- Analysis and assessment of academic assignments.
- Provision of constructive written and verbal feedback to students based on unit standards.
- Individual and group consultations
- Planning, implementation and evaluation of academic development writing workshops
Front Desk Advisor
Regent Hotel
04.2006 - 06.2006
- Reception of Guests and bookings
Education
TEFL - TEFL
TEFL Universal
Online 07-2023
PGCE - Education
University of South Africa/Universiteit Van Suid-Afrika
East London, South Africa01-2020
First Aid Level one - Fist aid
St Johns Ambulance
East London, South Africa01-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Afrikaans
University of Fort Hare
East London, South Africa01-2011
Senior Certificate - Senior Certificate
Greenpoint Senior Secondary School
East London01-2004
Skills
Prompter
Reader
Instructional leadership
Parent-teacher relations
Student engagement
Academic advising
Special education
School culture
Classroom management
Student achievement
Academic administration
School event coordination
Discipline
Verbal and written communication
Training and mentoring
Staff and educator guidance
Curriculum standards
Employee oversight
Remote learning coordination
Timeline
Deputy Principal
Arcadia School
10.2025 - Current
Remedial Tutor
Britekidz
01.2023 - 12.2023
Lead Educator & Head of Department
Eastern Cape Department of Education
05.2018 - 10.2025
Online English Teacher
The Really Great Teacher Company
11.2017 - 04.2018
Senior & FET Phase Teacher
Abbotsford Christian School
07.2015 - 03.2017
Learning and Development Specialist
Siyaya Skills Institute
02.2015 - 07.2015
Learning and Development Partner
African Bank
08.2014 - 11.2014
HR Programme Manager / ICDL Coordinator
iQ Academy
05.2010 - 07.2014
Language and Writing Consultant
01.2008 - 11.2008
Senior Student Advisor
University of Fort Hare
01.2007 - 04.2010
Supplemental Instruction Facilitator
01.2007 - 03.2010
Front Desk Advisor
Regent Hotel
04.2006 - 06.2006
Senior Certificate - Senior Certificate
Greenpoint Senior Secondary School
TEFL - TEFL
TEFL Universal
PGCE - Education
University of South Africa/Universiteit Van Suid-Afrika
First Aid Level one - Fist aid
St Johns Ambulance
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Afrikaans
University of Fort Hare