Virimai Chengetai
Chichester
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with extensive expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and quality assurance. Demonstrates proficiency in assessment moderation and verification, ensuring compliance with national standards such as BTEC IT and Cambridge National IT frameworks. Adept at integrating advanced technological pedagogy within classroom settings to enhance learning outcomes. Proven track record in student mentoring and pastoral care, fostering academic growth and emotional well-being. Strong communicator skilled in stakeholder engagement, contributing to departmental planning and school-wide initiatives. Career focus on driving educational excellence through leadership and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Teacher
St Anne's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Southampton
03.2021 - 12.2025
- Teacher of L3_BTEC IT, L2_Cambridge National IT, GSCE Business Studies and KS3-Computing
- Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).
- Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/ Form Tutor.
- Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
- Taking part, as may be required, in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organization and pastoral functions of the school.
- Assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development, and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required.
- Ensure that ICT, Literacy, Numeracy, and school subject specialism(s) are reflected in the teaching/learning experience of students.
- Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school’s procedures, and to encourage good practice regarding standards of work, behavior, punctuality, and uniform.
- Undertaking assessment of students as requested by external examination bodies, departmental and school procedures.
- Working as a member of a designated team and contributing positively to effective working relations within the school.
- Assisting in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the Curriculum Area and Department.
- Taking part in the school’s staff development program by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.
- Maintaining appropriate records and providing relevant accurate and up-to-date information.
- Taking part in liaison activities such as parents’ evenings.
- Providing opportunities and encouragement for all pupils to become involved in assemblies, fundraising activities, and the prayer life of the school.
Education and Training Quality Assurance Coordinator (ETQA)/Constituent Moderator
iLearn Corporate Services (Pty) Ltd
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Establish and articulate training/learning expectations for all stakeholders so they know precisely what is expected of them.
- Manage training programmes that include online training and traditional instructor sessions.
- Review existing training materials produced by third parties to determine appropriateness and relevance.
- Developing course material and training manuals to meet specific training needs.
- Working with managers to address learning issues, instruction problems, or new educational needs regarding specific employees or departments.
- Conduct training needs assessment and develop training plans to address inefficiencies.
- Conduct interviews and appoint facilitators, Assessor and Moderators.
- Conduct orientation sessions for students and new employees.
- Maintain understanding of new educational and training techniques and methods
- Oversee the operations of the organization to meet business goals and projections
- Collaborate closely with other managers and directors.
- Positively always represent the company through a success-oriented and professional demeanour.
- Reason for leaving: Migration to the UK
Teacher
Sedaven Primary and High School
Heidelberg
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Teacher: (Computer Application Technology Grade 8-12) (Technology Grade 7) (Mathematics grade 4-6).
- Communicate learning objectives clearly to students
- Motivate and encourage students to progress in their studies
- Teaching students based on national curriculum guidelines
- Conduct Assessment and evaluation of students
- Maintain student discipline
- Planning, preparing and delivering lessons
- Report on student progress and performance
- Instructing in a manner that develops students' confidence in their abilities.
- Observing and managing classroom dynamics.
- Invigilating and grading projects, quizzes, and examinations.
- Tracking and communicating with students' advancement throughout the course.
- Ensuring that the computer laboratory safety rules and regulations are followed all the time.
- Downloading important software updates and maintaining hardware.
- Attending parent-teacher and faculty conferences.
- Reason for leaving: Senior position within the education and training sector
Lecturer/ Assessor
Sedibeng TVET College
Heidelberg
09.2010 - 06.2016
- Lecturer/ Assessor: (Information Systems, Computer Practice N4-N6).
- Communicate learning objectives clearly to students
- Motivate and encourage students to progress in their studies
- Conduct Assessment and evaluation of students
- Maintain student discipline
- Monitor student progress and performance
- Report on student progress and performance
- Perform all program related administrative duties
- Liaise with parents, guardians and sponsors on learner performance
- Participating and contributing to extra and co-curricular activities
- Marking and grading of National examination.
- Report and comment on all assessments which count towards student promotion and awards.
- Reason for leaving: Better opportunities (Permanent Employment)
Lecturer/ Assessor
Imperial London College
Pretoria
01.2008 - 08.2010
- Lecturer/ Assessor: (Information Systems, Computer Practice N4-N6).
- Reason for leaving: Better opportunities (Need for Growth)
Teacher
Chibi High School
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Teacher: (Information and Communication Technology Form 1 to Form 4).
- Planning lessons and activities that facilitate students' acquisition of basic and advanced computer skills.
- Instructing in a manner that develops students' confidence in their abilities.
- Observing and managing classroom dynamics.
- Invigilating and grading projects, quizzes, and examinations.
- Tracking and communicating students' advancement throughout the course.
- Ensuring that the computer laboratory remains free from food and drink at all times.
- Downloading important software updates and maintaining hardware.
- Attending parent-teacher and faculty conferences.
- Conduct Assessment and evaluation of students
- Monitor and report student progress and performance
- Reason for leaving: Migration to the South Africa
Education
Honors Bachelor of Education - Computing Education
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - undefined
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Higher National Diploma - Information Technology
Masvingo Polytechnic
Skills
Curriculum development
Assessment and quality assurance
Classroom management and leadership
- ICT integration and pedagogy
- Student mentoring and support
- Communication and stakeholder engagement
- Team collaboration and contribution
REFERENCES
Mr, W Ncube, Senior Lecturer, ncube.witness@yahoo.com, 016 349-1022/33, +27766819597, Sedibeng College (Heidelberg Campus), Private bag H 606, Heidelberg
Ms, Dollie Mdzeke, dolliem@ilearn.co.za, +27 10 593 0678, +27 73 499 9535, iLearn Corporate Services, Parklands 2121, Johannesburg
Mr, J Hlanga,
Deputy Principal,
+2716 342 0501, +27 83 766 2524, Sedaven High School, P O BOX 197, Heidelberg, 1438
- Mrs, Rachael Hewitt, Head of Business, Computer Science & IT, Rachael.hewitt@st-annes.uk.com, 023 80328200, St Anne's Catholic School, Southampton, Carlton Road, Southampton, SO15 2WZ
- Mrs, Holy Leat, Deputy Headteacher, Holly.Leat@st-annes.uk.com, 023 80328200, St Anne's Catholic School, Southampton, Carlton Road, Southampton, SO15 2WZ
HOBBIES
Traveling, Social Interaction, Fishing
UK Framework Levels
- Honors Bachelor of Education (HBED) - RQF6/SCQF10/CQFW6
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education - RQF6/SCQF9/CQFW6
- Higher National Diploma in Information Technology - RQF5/SCQF8/CQFW5
- Registered Educator (South African Council of Educators: SACE)
- Professional Certificate in Disability and Assistive Technology
Timeline
Teacher
St Anne's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
03.2021 - 12.2025
Education and Training Quality Assurance Coordinator (ETQA)/Constituent Moderator
iLearn Corporate Services (Pty) Ltd
10.2019 - 02.2021
Teacher
Sedaven Primary and High School
06.2016 - 09.2019
Lecturer/ Assessor
Sedibeng TVET College
09.2010 - 06.2016
Lecturer/ Assessor
Imperial London College
01.2008 - 08.2010
Teacher
Chibi High School
01.2006 - 12.2007
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - undefined
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Higher National Diploma - Information Technology
Masvingo Polytechnic
Honors Bachelor of Education - Computing Education
University of South Africa (UNISA)