Faikah Boltman

Experienced education leader with 20+ years across teaching, curriculum leadership, staff development, and programme management. Skilled in curriculum innovation, strategic planning, teacher development, digital learning, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on student achievement and real-world learning.

Humanities Head of Department - Emirates National School - United Arab Emirates

(2021-08 - 2026-07)

• Led a 6-member Humanities team supporting 400+ students across Grades 9–12 and 7 subject areas, overseeing curriculum, assessment, teaching quality, and departmental development.
• Drove curriculum innovation and real-world learning, embedding critical thinking, creativity, technology, collaboration, and authentic applications across Humanities subjects.
• Taught Grade 12 American Curriculum Business & Economics, Gr 12 IBDP Business, Psychology, Public Speaking
• Strengthened teaching and learning quality through curriculum monitoring, lesson observations, coaching, assessment moderation, and targeted professional development, using student performance data to inform improvement.
• Led new subject and enrichment initiatives, including Psychology, Graphic Design, Public Speaking, Global Money Week, Market Day, Model United Nations, Youth for Sustainability, Art Exhibition, creating authentic opportunities for student leadership and application of learning.

Humanities Teacher - Diyar Private Academy - United Arab Emirates

(2018-04 - 2021-07)

• Designed and delivered engaging, technology-enhanced Business and Economics lessons, adapting teaching strategies and personalised support to meet diverse student abilities and learning needs.
• Developed students’ economic reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through project- and problem-based learning

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Manager - False Bay College - Cape Town

(2017-01 - 2018-03)

• Managed the WIL department and team of 6 staff, strategically planning and monitoring industry placements to achieve college targets and meet student placement needs.
• Developed and managed strategic partnerships with industry, government departments, and SETAs, negotiating placement opportunities and coordinating projects, internship fairs, and stakeholder events.
• Oversaw multiple funded placement projects, including budgets, student stipends, reporting, and stakeholder communication, ensuring effective resource utilisation and delivery within financial and operational targets.

Tourism Lecturer - College of Cape Town - Cape Town

(2016-07 - 2016-12)

• Substitute position lecturing students in National Certificate level in Tourism

Homeroom Teacher - Diyar Private Academy - United Arab Emirates

(2012-09 - 2016-07)

• Planned and delivered engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences, managing classroom routines, assessment, student progress, and a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Built strong partnerships with parents and caregivers through regular communication and progress reporting, while contributing to school-wide initiatives including the Science Fair and Spelling Bee.

Education Specialist - College of Cape Town - Cape Town

(2007-01 - 2012-08)

• Managed 9 lecturers and 395 students across two campuses, implementing programme strategic plans, academic policies, quality assurance processes, and operational priorities.
• Led academic quality and staff development through lecturer mentoring, class observations, lesson-plan supervision, assessment moderation, performance management, and professional development.
• Oversaw academic operations, including assessment, timetabling, student affairs, administration, budgets, and classroom management, while liaising with industry and supporting student placement opportunities.

Tourism Lecturer - College of Cape Town - Cape Town

(2002-10 - 2006-12)

• Delivered Business Skills and Travel & Tourism programmes at NQF Level 5, developing teaching materials, assessments, learner portfolios, and industry-based practical experiences.
• Supported curriculum and programme development while coordinating industry placements, field trips, learner feedback, and departmental administrative functions.

Creditors Clerk & Accounts Assistant - Elite (Pty) Ltd - Cape Town

(1999-03 - 2000-06)

• Managed day-to-day financial administration, including creditor and debtor reconciliations, invoice and payment processing, cash-flow reporting, VAT submissions, and financial statement adjustments.
• Maintained high levels of accuracy, efficiency, and confidentiality while managing financial records, meeting reporting deadlines, and supporting general office and administrative functions.

Business & Economics Teacher - Cambridge College - Cape Town

(1998-02 - 1999-03)

• Taught Grade 10 Economics and Grade 12 Business Economics, developing effective student-teacher relationships and communicating with parents and colleagues to support student progress and learning.

Bachelor of Commerce (Ed) - Economics & Business Economcs - University of the Western Cape (1999-09)

Professional Development course - leadership in woman - University of the Free State

Professional Development course - Public Leadership - University of Stellenbosch