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Nomxolisi Ncube

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Johannesburg

Summary

Results-driven educational leader with 11+ years of experience in teaching, departmental leadership, and school administration. Proven track record of driving academic excellence, fostering a positive learning environment, and building strong relationships with students, teachers, and parents. As a seasoned Deputy Principal with 7+ years of experience, I have developed strong leadership and management skills, successfully supporting school principals and driving school-wide initiatives. With a strong foundation in teaching and departmental leadership, I possess a deep understanding of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and student assessment. Seeking a challenging role as a School Principal where I can leverage my expertise to drive student success and school excellence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

School Principal

Leap Science and Maths School
Johannesburg
07.2024 - Current

Managed school operations, including human resources, finance, and facilities

  • Developed and implemented curriculum plans, instructional strategies, and assessment tools
  • Led and supported teachers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
  • Managing a Staff of approximately 21 in terms of organisation and statutory procedures
  • Planning and managing the School’s budgeting process and financial controls
  • Overseeing and managing the fee-collection process in liaison with Central Finance
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships between Staff, parents and learners
  • Driving excellent delivery of the curriculum in line with LEAP’s mission and vision

Acting School Principal

Leap Science and Maths School
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed school operations, including human resources, finance, and facilities
  • Developed and implemented curriculum plans, instructional strategies, and assessment tools
  • Led and supported teachers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
  • Managing a Staff of approximately 21 in terms of organisation and statutory procedures
  • Planning and managing the School’s budgeting process and financial controls
  • Overseeing and managing the fee-collection process in liaison with Central Finance
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships between Staff, parents and learners
  • Driving excellent delivery of the curriculum in line with LEAP’s mission and vision

Deputy Principal

Leap Science and Maths School
04.2017 - 10.2023
  • Liaising with the school Principal in developing an environment which is supports an effective learning space to achieve high academic standards.
    • Liaising with the Department of Education JND10 District on matters relating to curriculum.
    • Managing of the Mark Reading Entries
    • Analysing and submitting of termly stats and promotional schedules.
    • Monitoring and evaluating of teaching and learning across the school.
    • Developing and recording of learner’s progress and ensuring that parents are informed timeously of the progress of their children.
    • Developing a good and professional working relationship amongst the staff and the Department of Education District (JN D10)
    • Chief Invigilator for the NSC Grade 12 examinations.
    • SAT coordinator.
    • Promoting and coordinating ongoing staff development.
    • Organising and running of the matric camps.
    • Assist with the collection of school stationery.
    • Procurement and ordering of textbooks.
    • Responsible for drawing up of intervention programme.
    • Managing of the Saturday School Programme and Grade 12 Academic Holiday Programme.

Departmental Head ( English FAL)

Leap Science and Maths School
02.2016 - 05.2023
  • Leading and managing a team of teachers
  • Developing and implementing curriculum plans
  • Monitoring and evaluating student progress
  • Providing guidance and support to teachers
  • Managing departmental resources and budgets
  • Coordinating assessments and evaluations
  • Fostering a collaborative and innovative teaching environment.

Education

Honors in Educational Management

UNISA
South Africa
01-2020

Post Graduate Certificate in Education

UNISA
SOUTH AFRICA
01-2017

Bachelor of Arts - English And Economic History

University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
04.2001 -

Skills

-Leadership and management

-Strategic planning and implementation

-Curriculum development and implementation

-Teacher support and development

-Student assessment and evaluation

-School operations management

-Budgeting and financial management

-Communication and interpersonal skills

-Time management and organization

-Community engagement and relations

-Instructional leadership

-Team building and collaboration

-Data analysis and interpretation

-5 year experience as a Marker for NSC Grade 12 English Fal

Timeline

School Principal

Leap Science and Maths School
07.2024 - Current

Acting School Principal

Leap Science and Maths School
10.2023 - 05.2024

Deputy Principal

Leap Science and Maths School
04.2017 - 10.2023

Departmental Head ( English FAL)

Leap Science and Maths School
02.2016 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - English And Economic History

University of Zimbabwe
04.2001 -

Honors in Educational Management

UNISA

Post Graduate Certificate in Education

UNISA
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