Shawn Thomson Email & Phone Number

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

South Africa

Key Projects & Highest Achievements• Optimised Curro’s staffing model and initiated restructure to improve efficiencies across campuses• Introduced staff benefits program, improving morale and retention rates while remaining cost effective• Facilitated range of staff development projects to drive best practice and quality excellence• Installed transport notification system to increase tracking and safety, which resulted in increased parent confidence and subsequent uptake of Curro’s transport service• Expanded kindergarten school offering through focus on facilities and services• Improved security systems and policies across 50 campuses• Launched Curro sport program on a national level and created commercial sponsorship opportunities for students with American universities• Designed and developed an online and remote learning strategy

South Africa

• Manage 11 campuses comprising 1100+ staff and 9400 students• Ensure campuses achieve financial and learner number targets and are adequately resourced• Oversee, guide and support Executive Heads and their respective management teams• Manage staff recruitment, professional development and grievance management• Provide school management, including transformation and inclusion management• Develop new and existing campuses and increase value-added offerings to surrounding communities• Support the management process to deliver on strategic expansion plans• Create and implement effective policies, processes, procedures, and controls• Provide head office support and ensure the maintenance and adherence to professional standards• Contribute to marketing and communication activities• Oversee facilities and infrastructure management• Develop and maintain quality management systems to measure performance and compliance• Ensure effective financial management, including but not limited to annual budgeting, capital expenditure planning and control, and monitoring of cost and large capital expenditure• Ensure operational and financially stable start-up of a new campus• Contribute to business growth plans to expand the national Curro footprint• Investigate land opportunities, conduct due diligence and make recommendations for possible acquisitions• Ensure the appropriate resourcing is providing for newly acquired campuses to operate successfully• Facilitate change management with staff, parents and all related stakeholders

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Lead the school management team and regulate daily school operations• Deliver academic enrichment, curriculum development, and support regarding all education matters• Provide astute financial management, administration and oversight of facilities• Oversee development and implementation of the annual budget• Lead a positive approach to discipline, encouraging accountability amongst students and staff• Recruit, supervise and manage workload and resource planning for school staff• Drive continuous improvement through staff development opportunities such as performance reviews• Work with Curro Holdings to develop the future direction and strategy of the school• Focus on expanding the school’s standing, presence and prosperity within the community• Ensure that IT capability remains at the forefront of available technology relevant to teaching standards• Oversee technology specifications, implement controls, and maximise delivery to students and parents• Exercise sound judgement and reasoned decision-making to address daily operational problems• Work within prescribed policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure compliance across the organisation• Comply with resolutions, regulations and laws applicable to educators, learners, professional and support staff• Encourage good relations with all stakeholders to promote consumer satisfaction and school spirit• Represent the school positively in all external forums and provide effective leadership and governance• Liaise with the General Manager regarding school performance to inform ongoing strategy• Remain conversant with sector developments to drive quality outcomes across all school functions

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

Baccalaureus Honores, Education Management, Law And Policy

Education

Grade 12