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Sally James
Deputy Head
Cape Town
Summary
Motivated, dynamic, mindful, empathetic and enthusiastic Deputy Head of a progressive boys school, ages 5-13. Superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivating trusting relationships with parents, students, academic and support staff and administration. Demonstrated history of fostering an environment of individualised instruction based on student's needs and interests within a prescribed curriculum. Deep involvement in developing transformational practices both in growing Diversity and developing a Thinking School pedagogy.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Head
SACS Junior School
Cape Town
10.2017 - Current
One of two Deputies. Head of Educational Support Unit focusing on the Social and Emotional Support needs of all in the SACS community. Learning Support co-ordinator. Opportunity Fund co-ordinator (Scholarship programme). Thinking Skills teacher Grade 1-5. LO Grade 5 & 6. Admissions committee and D&I committee.
Enrichment and Thinkinsg School Coordinator
SACS Junior School
Cape Town
01.2015 - 10.2017
Enrichment lessons for Gifted students. Gifted student curriculum development. Thinking School accreditation and managing curriculum change from Grade R - 7.
Head of Learning Support
Herschel Girls Preparatory
Cape Town
01.2011 - 12.2014
Multidisciplinary HoD for support for girls from Grade 00 - Grade 7 with specific learning difficulties. Team teaching and in class support. Managing peripatetic support staff - OT, SALT and facilitators. HoD Thinking School Drive team.
Learning Support Facilitator/Shine Center
Private clients & Shine Center
Cape Town
06.2003 - 12.2010
Facilitation for students with specific learning difficulties in a Mainstream private school. Co-ordinator of training and development of Shine Center units in 5 public schools in Cape Town.
Occupational Therapist/Teacher Team Leader
Fairley House School
London
05.1994 - 05.2003
Provide OT treatment for students between 5 and 15 years. Team teacher in mathematics and reading in small academic ability classes. Social skills trainer for neuro-atypical students. Contract lecturer - Dyspraxia UCL
Sally James - Occupational Therapy
Self
Cape Town
01.1990 - 12.1993
Owner, HoD multidisciplinary practice including Speech and Language Therapy, OT and Educational Psychologist. Demonstrated leadership skills in managing multidiciplinary caseloads..
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Cape Town
Cape Town 01.1984 - 12.1988
Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties Primary - Education
University College
London 01.2000 - 12.2000
Skills
Academic Intervention
Software
References
Francois Nel
francoisinafrica@gmail.com
082 462 3222
Gerard de la Bat
gdelbat00@gmail.com
072 276 0008
Robyn Stakemire
rstakemire@herschel.org.za
082 896 0947
Timeline
Deputy Head
SACS Junior School
10.2017 - Current
Enrichment and Thinkinsg School Coordinator
SACS Junior School
01.2015 - 10.2017
Head of Learning Support
Herschel Girls Preparatory
01.2011 - 12.2014
Learning Support Facilitator/Shine Center
Private clients & Shine Center
06.2003 - 12.2010
Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties Primary - Education
University College
01.2000 - 12.2000
Occupational Therapist/Teacher Team Leader
Fairley House School
05.1994 - 05.2003
Sally James - Occupational Therapy
Self
01.1990 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Cape Town
01.1984 - 12.1988
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