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Shepard Nyamambi Maphosa

Shepard Nyamambi Maphosa

Educator (HOD)
Gweru,Midlands

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Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

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Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Summary

Dynamic Geography educator and department leader with a proven track record at Thekwane High School, excelling in curriculum development and learner performance evaluation. Skilled in syllabus interpretation and fostering inclusive learning environments, I champion environmental sustainability while actively engaging in co-curricular initiatives to enhance student growth and community involvement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Geography Head of Department (HOD)

Thekwane High School
05.2020 - Current

As Head of Department for Geography, I provide strategic leadership to ensure effective curriculum planning, delivery, and evaluation, while guiding and mentoring teachers on pedagogy, assessment, and resource use. I monitor learner performance, implement support interventions, promote inclusive teaching, manage departmental resources and fieldwork activities, and champion environmental awareness and sustainability. I also ensure compliance with policies, report on departmental performance, support staff collaboration, and represent the Geography department in school management structures.

Geography Educator

Hwange High School
01.2018 - 04.2020

I planned and delivered engaging lessons in physical and human geography, environmental processes, and spatial skills, while assessing learner progress and providing constructive feedback. I supported diverse learning needs through inclusive and differentiated teaching strategies, effectively used maps, GIS tools, and fieldwork to enhance learning, promoted environmental awareness and sustainability, maintained a positive and disciplined classroom environment, and ensured compliance with curriculum, assessment, and school policies.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Management

University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree - Health, Safety And Environment

Nebosh International General Certificate (IGC)
Nebosh
04.2001 -

GED -

Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU)
Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Geography

Midlands State University (MSU)
Gweru, Zimbabwe
04.2001 -

Skills

Syllabus interpretation

Certification

Safety, Health and Environment Officer

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Provide strategic leadership for Geography curriculum planning, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement
  • Achieve and sustain a 100% Advanced Level Geography pass rate since 2018 through effective instructional leadership and learner support
  • Maintain an Ordinary Level Geography pass rate consistently above 85% by applying data-driven monitoring and targeted interventions
  • Mentor and support teachers to strengthen pedagogy, assessment practices, and professional growth
  • Promote inclusive, learner-centered teaching approaches that improve academic performance and equity
  • Manage departmental resources and coordinate Geography fieldwork and experiential learning activities
  • Champion environmental awareness, sustainability education, and responsible citizenship within the school community
  • Ensure compliance with curriculum policies, report on departmental performance, and represent the department in school management structures

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

ArcGIS, Microsoft, ArcView, SPSS, R Software, Mendeley, Zotero

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Xhosa
Intermediate (B1)
IsiNdebele
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
ChiShona
Advanced (C1)
Zulu
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Safety, Health and Environment Officer

01-2023

Geography Head of Department (HOD)

Thekwane High School
05.2020 - Current

Geography Educator

Hwange High School
01.2018 - 04.2020

Master of Science - Environmental Management

University of South Africa (UNISA)
04.2001 -

No Degree - Health, Safety And Environment

Nebosh International General Certificate (IGC)
04.2001 -

GED -

Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU)
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Geography

Midlands State University (MSU)
04.2001 -
Shepard Nyamambi MaphosaEducator (HOD)