Abdul-Kader Hendricks
@abdul-kaderhendricks
Programme coordinator and curriculum developer in education; rebuilt a Physical Sciences programme to an 80% pass rate.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At Fisantekraal Secondary School — Western Cape Education Department (WCED), I rebuilt a Physical Sciences programme at risk of being phased out. The cohort achieved an 80% pass rate by 2021, and the school’s first learner was accepted into Medicine, with three accepted into Computer Science.
I developed CAPS-aligned curriculum programmes, learning materials and assessments, and used performance monitoring to guide interventions. In 2022, I achieved 100% pass rates across four Grade 12 subjects.
As Discipline Head, I designed and implemented a school-wide behaviour management framework, including staff workshops, protocols and incident reporting tools. I also supported school management with operational coordination, policy implementation and quality assurance.
Earlier, as Programme Coordinator at Keep Them Safe Initiative (NGO), I coordinated youth safety and community education programmes. I’ve also built learning websites using WordPress and Elementor and used generative AI tools to draft and refine content.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Educator | Subject Portfolio Leadership & Discipline Head
Fisantekraal Secondary School
Apr 2017 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Rebuilt an underperforming Physical Sciences programme, achieving an 80% pass rate by 2021 and 100% pass rates across four Grade 12 subjects in 2022. Led subject portfolios, designed a school-wide behaviour management framework, and supported management with operational coordination and quality assurance.
Subject Teacher
Boston Private High School
Jan 2014 - Mar 2017 (3 years 2 months)
Raised Grade 12 Physical Sciences pass rates from 30% to 80% through data-informed interventions and quality assurance. Taught multiple subjects using structured learning materials and creative, narrative-based approaches to improve engagement and understanding.
Student Governance & Programme Leadership
Stellenbosch University
Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 (2 years 11 months)
Served in various student governance and leadership roles, including BASC Operations Manager and Chairperson, coordinating operations, budgets, and events. Contributed to faculty-level academic governance and founded the Stellenbosch Student Arts Festival, which became an institutionalised annual event.
Programme Coordinator
Keep Them Safe Initiative
Oct 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 2 months)
Coordinated youth safety, protection and community education programmes. Designed educational content and learning interventions for at-risk youth in under-resourced communities, and supported programme monitoring and review of outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Stellenbosch University
PGCE, Drama and Life Orientation
PGCE in Drama and Life Orientation from Stellenbosch University, completed in 2013.
Stellenbosch University
BA Honours, Directing
BA Honours studies in Directing with one module outstanding, from Stellenbosch University in 2012.
Stellenbosch University
BA, Drama and Psychology
BA in Drama and Psychology from Stellenbosch University, completed in 2011.
Stellenbosch University
MBChB, Medicine
2007 - 2009
MBChB studies with Years 1 and 2 completed at Stellenbosch University from 2007 to 2009.
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