Davion Rooy

Teacher with 18 years teaching experience as well as 10 years in school management and administration. Highly motivated and passionate about teaching and the education sector in South Africa. I bring a collaborative approach to fostering learner success.

Skilled in conflict resolution, team leadership, and program development. I excel in creating an inclusive environment that promotes growth and well-being. My adaptable nature and effective communication skills ensure seamless coordination between learners, staff, and external stakeholders.

Deputy Principal at Summerfields Primary School (2025-04 – Present)

• Providing academic leadership for the academic staff.
• Responsible for the co-ordination and strategic alignment of all the activities of the department in liaison with the School Management Team
• Teaching of Afrikaans FAL Grade 7 & Mathematics Grade 6
• Preparing of school timetables and relief timetables.
• Conducted parent interviews to discuss disciplinary and academic issues of learners
• Assisting with the planning and management of the budget for the department, timetabling, staff welfare and act on behalf of the principal during her absence from school.
• Facilitated learner guidance, discipline, compulsory attendance and the general welfare of all learners.
• Supported the principal in managing the staff appraisal process (QMS).
• Provided strategic leadership in the absence of the principal.

Head of Student Affairs at Tersia King Learning Academy (2024-01 – 2025-03)

• In charge of the planning, organisation, development, and monitoring of matters relating to student discipline at school.
• To assist in running staff development programs to strengthen teachers’ skills in managing students’ misbehavior.
• To review the school discipline policy, school rules and the work of the discipline team and make changes according to the needs of the students, the school, and the community.
• Teach Grade 7 Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Planning & Organizing sport and cultural events.

Principal at Inner City High School (2019-07 – 2024-12)

• The management of all educators and support staff.
• To give proper instructions and guidelines for timetabling, admission, and placement of learners.
• Provide professional leadership within the school.
• Responsible for the development of staff training programs, both school-based, school-focused, and externally directed, and to assist educators, particularly new and inexperienced educators, in developing and achieving educational objectives in accordance with the needs of the school.
• Played an active role in promoting extra and co-curricular activities in the school and to plan major school functions and to encourage learners’
• To co-operate with members of the school staff and the school governing body in maintaining an efficient and smooth-running school.
• To meet parents concerning learners’ progress and conduct.

Deputy Principal at College Street Primary School (2015-08 – 2019-06)

• Providing academic leadership for the academic staff.
• Responsible for the co-ordination and strategic alignment of all the activities of the department in liaison with the School Management Team
• Teaching of Afrikaans FAL Grade 4 & 5 & Mathematics Grade 6
• Preparing of school timetables and relief timetables.
• Conducted parent interviews to discuss disciplinary and academic issues of learners
• Assisting with the planning and management of the budget for the department, timetabling, staff welfare and act on behalf of the principal during his absence from school.
• Facilitated learner guidance, discipline, compulsory attendance and the general welfare of all learners.
• Supported the principal in managing the staff appraisal process (IQMS).
• Provided strategic leadership in the absence of the principal.

Teacher at Pefferville Primary School (2014-10 – 2015-07)

• Responsible for doing academic administration
• Responsible for teaching Mathematics Grade 5, English Home & FAL Language Grade 7 & Afrikaans Home Language Grade 5

Teacher at West Bank Senior Secondary School (2011-08 – 2014-09)

• Responsible for doing academic administration
• Responsible for teaching Computer Applications Technology Grade 11-12, Life Orientation Grade 12 & Afrikaans FAL Grade 5
• Phase Head for the Senior Phase

Teacher at De Vos Malan High School (2009-07 – 2011-07)

• Responsible for teaching EMS Grade 7-9, Business Studies Grade 10-12 & Mathematical Literacy Grade 10
• Class Teacher
• Responsible for coaching Girls Hockey U14 & U16

Teacher at Alphendale High School (2007-03 – 2009-06)

• Responsible for teaching EMS Grade 8, Business Studies Grade 10-11 & Accounting Grade 10
• Class Teacher
• SASAMS Administrator

Advance Certificate in Education – University of North-West (2014)

National Professional Diploma in Education – Fort Hare (2010)