Kevin Forrester

Experienced High School Principal and STEM educator with a decade of Cambridge curriculum teaching experience and leadership responsibility.

Qualified Mechanical

Engineer and PGCE graduate with a proven record of improving academic outcomes, developing high-performing teaching teams, leading school growth, and delivering excellence in Mathematics, Physics, and STEM education.

Principal at Peak Academy (2023-01 – Present)

An Independent Cambridge International High School serving approximately 110 students.

• Lead and mentor a team of 12 teaching staff, improving onboarding consistency and strengthening Cambridge curriculum delivery across all departments. This was achieved through targeted staff mentoring, performance support, and department-specific development initiatives.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings and coordinate staff training
• Foster high staff morale and strong team unity to ensure the smooth operation of the school and promoting a positive school culture that is reflected throughout the organisation.
• Develop, revise, restructure and implement teaching strategies with each teacher to optimise Cambridge curriculum delivery, which has resulted in eight students achieving top in South Africa in the past three years and a 100% school pass rate with a minimum pass mark of 60%.
• Cambridge Examination Head of Centre which includes overseeing at least 150 candidates writing their Cambridge examinations with Peak Academy each session.
• Working closely with our public relations lead has resulted in a 40% increase in student numbers since 2023.
• Lead both Academic and Pastoral head roles across the school.
• Ensure that student subject choice and exam writing correspond with SAQA and USAF requirements.
• Manage the school timetable that is individualised for each student – which is equivalent to a timetable complexity of 80 register classes.
• Engage with parents and students regularly, maintaining transparent and constructive communication with school stakeholders.
• Member of the Senior Management Team
• Teaching A Level Physics, A Level Mathematics and A Level IT
• CEMIS signoff and WCED annual progressions.
• Participate in monthly financial meetings, budget reviews and develop and maintain the school's budget.
• School annual calendar planning and 5-year plan development and implementation.

Head of Mathematics and Science Department at Peak Academy (2018-01 – 2023-01)

• Taught IGCSE, AS and A-Level Mathematics and Physics.
• Led Mathematics and Science Department operations.
• Created assessments, examinations, and departmental planning structures.

Peak Online Manager at Peak Academy (2019-07 – 2021-01)

• Developed and implemented Peak Academy's online learning platform several months prior to Covid-19 affecting South Africa.
• Successfully onboarded the entire school within two days, minimising teaching disruption during lockdown.

Private Tutor at Forrester Tutoring (2013-01 – Present)

• Tutoring Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Chemistry and related STEM subjects.

PGCE in Senior and FET Phase Mathematics and Mechanical Technology – North-West University (2020 – 2021)

BSc in Mechanical Engineering – University of Cape Town (2013 – 2017)