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Roberta Ramasamy

@robertaramasamy

Deputy Head of Academics transforming curriculum and culture through empathetic, future-ready educational leadership.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a position to lead with authenticity, purpose, and courage—building trust, clarity, and shared purpose while driving rigorous, inclusive academics, strong pastoral systems, and future-ready innovation that benefits pupils and staff.

I am a visionary, values-driven educational leader with nearly three decades of experience inspiring children and educators to achieve their fullest potential. I lead with empathy, clarity, and a forward-looking vision for teaching and learning, anchored in nurturing the whole child—academically, emotionally, and ethically.

In my current role as Deputy Head of Academics at a co-educational school, I oversee entire academic operations in the Intermediate Phase, leading HODs, Grade Heads, and Subject Heads. I drive curriculum development, budgeting, timetabling, and strategic planning, while championing innovation such as STEAM, AI in Education, and ethical practices.

I build strong, values-driven communities through relational leadership and intentional staff development. I mentor interns through curriculum development, lesson critique, and growth plans, coordinate quality assurance work, and lead wellness programmes and human resource management—always creating environments where adults and children feel seen, supported, and challenged.

Academically, I pursue excellence that is both rigorous and inclusive, pairing innovative teaching approaches with disciplined high standards. I ensure pastoral systems sit alongside learning—giving equal priority to emotional wellbeing and character formation—while strengthening academic tracking, behaviour management through restorative justice, and collaboration across phases. At this stage, I am seeking a position to lead with authenticity, purpose, and courage in an international environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

TC
Current

Deputy Head of Academics

Thomas More College

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Oversee entire academic operations in the Intermediate Phase, managing HODs, Grade Heads, Subject Heads and staff. Lead curriculum development and strategic planning, champion STEAM (including AI in Education with ethical practices), and coordinate quality assurance and mentoring for interns.

TC

Head of Department & English

Thomas More College

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Oversaw vision, planning and delivery of arts programmes including music, drama and dance, and managed school performances. Led English curriculum planning, assessments and benchmarking, ensuring arts offerings aligned with the school’s ethos and inclusive opportunities.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of KwaZulu-Natal logoUK

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Bachelor of Music in Education, Music Education

Completed a Bachelor of Music in Education through the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).

University of KwaZulu-Natal logoUK

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Education

Completed a PGCE through the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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