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Lizet van der Walt

Lizet van der Walt

Paarl

Summary

A born educator who loves working with staff, parents and children who will never stop learning.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of School

Green School SA
Paarl
12.2023 - Current

Pioneered progressive, cross-curricular enquiry-based education initiatives that fostered critical thinking and student engagement.

Developed and implemented differentiated pathways in mathematics and Afrikaans across grades to support diverse learning needs.

Guided students in career choices, resulting in successful university and tertiary institution placements.

Developed a Professional Development programme, Child Safety and Behaviour Management Policies.

Managed the NEASC accreditation process to enhance institutional quality.

Executive Head of School

Wembley College
Greytown
01.2022 - 12.2023

Oversaw school operations and administration, ensuring smooth functioning and compliance with educational standards.

Deputy Head

Wembley College
Greytown
06.2019 - 01.2022

Cambridge IGCSE to A Level Music teacher.

Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies teacher.

Staff and HS Head of Discipline

Head of Boarding

Led Middle School curriculum and activities for Grades 4 to 7, focusing on student engagement and development

Updated and implemented policies to align with educational standards and improve school environment

Oversaw operations of uniform shop to ensure availability and compliance with school standards

Head of School

Kammaland Primary
Greytown
01.2005 - 06.2019

Managed facilities, grounds, staff, and budget while expanding curriculum by one additional grade annually.

Maintained accurate financial records, including budgeting and invoicing, to support school's financial health.

  • Managed school administrative tasks, including student enrolments, attendance records, and staff schedules, to maintain efficient operations.
  • Assigned and arranged training for faculty to enrich skills and improve teaching techniques, maintaining quality standards.
  • Developed school from preschool to primary, overseeing fundraising initiatives to support growth.

Education

BA Hons: English

UNISA
South Africa

B Ed

UNISA
South Africa

PGCSE

UNISA
South Africa

LLB

UNISA
South Africa

BCom

UNISA
South Africa

Harvard graduate school of education
Massachusetts

Cambridge professional Certificates
UK

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Educational leadership
  • Accreditation processes
  • Programme evaluation
  • Policy writing
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff management
  • Data analysis
  • Decision making
  • Conflict resolution
  • Parent communication
  • Team building
  • Safeguarding awareness

Timeline

Head of School

Green School SA
12.2023 - Current

Executive Head of School

Wembley College
01.2022 - 12.2023

Deputy Head

Wembley College
06.2019 - 01.2022

Head of School

Kammaland Primary
01.2005 - 06.2019

BA Hons: English

UNISA

B Ed

UNISA

PGCSE

UNISA

LLB

UNISA

BCom

UNISA

Harvard graduate school of education

Cambridge professional Certificates
Lizet van der Walt