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Deputy Head Academic and digital learning lead

From Biology teacher to Head of Science, Director of Studies and Deputy Head Teacher (Academics) — ten years of progression across teaching, departmental leadership, academic operations and institution-wide learning technology.

  1. 2024 – 2026Most recent

    Deputy Head Teacher

    Academics & Organisational Improvement

    The Amazima School, Uganda

    • Led a team of over 60 teachers, providing people leadership, resource oversight and performance accountability across the academic function.
    • Translated institutional priorities into academic operations, staff-development plans and measurable follow-up actions as part of senior school leadership.
    • Coordinated performance management through lesson observations, coaching, structured feedback and improvement plans.
    • Used learning outcomes, staff-performance information and operational reports to set priorities and monitor implementation.
    • Led resolution of complex academic and operational issues requiring stakeholder consultation and clear communication.
  2. 2019 – 2026concurrent appointment

    Learning Management System (LMS) & Student Information System (SIS) Lead

    The Amazima School, Uganda

    • Led planning, implementation, testing, course setup, user enrolment and ongoing administration of institution-wide LMS and SIS platforms supporting approximately 125 users.
    • Trained 62 teachers in digital learning technologies, assessment tracking, reporting and communication workflows, and delivered 3 dedicated AI workshops for educators.
    • Supported the transition from paper-based records to digital, searchable systems, improving accessibility, retrieval, continuity and institutional resilience.
    • Collaborated with IT on system configuration, updates, data integrity and security; produced participation and performance reports for leadership decisions.
    • Applied prompt design and iterative AI workflows to strengthen lesson development, research, content creation and staff productivity.
  3. 2021 – 2024

    Director of Studies

    Academic Programmes, Data & Operations

    The Amazima School, Uganda

    • Designed and managed the master academic schedule, coordinating school-wide timetabling, examinations and reporting cycles.
    • Managed academic records and reporting processes, strengthening accuracy, completeness, confidentiality and retrievability of student information.
    • Facilitated cross-functional faculty meetings on learning quality, assessment and student progress; documented decisions and tracked follow-up.
    • Coordinated with specialists to deliver targeted learner-support processes and maintain continuity across academic programmes.
  4. 2018 – 2021

    Head of Science Department

    Team Leadership & Capability Development

    The Amazima School, Uganda

    • Led departmental planning, goal-setting, curriculum implementation, assessment coordination and teacher-performance support.
    • Organised professional-learning and peer-support sessions; coached teachers in instructional delivery, assessment and classroom management.
    • Developed departmental budgets and supported procurement for science learning resources and labs.
  5. 2017 – 2019

    Science Teacher

    Biology & Chemistry

    The Amazima School, Uganda

    • Delivered Biology and Chemistry instruction, assessed learner progress and used assessment evidence to adapt support.
    • Contributed to digital and blended learning through technology-supported instruction and resource preparation.
  6. 2017

    Science Teacher

    Biology & Chemistry (Cambridge Curriculum)

    Taibah International School, Uganda

    • Taught Cambridge-aligned Biology and Chemistry, assessed learners and supported school duty schedules.

Selected work

Digital transformation delivery

  1. 01

    LMS / SIS implementation & adoption

    Planning, testing, configuration support, user onboarding, staff training and continuous improvement across an institution-wide rollout.

  2. 02

    Paper-to-digital records transformation

    Migration of academic records into searchable digital systems, focused on accessibility, retrieval, confidentiality and data integrity.

  3. 03

    Data-informed management

    Reporting processes for student progress, staff performance, participation, examinations and academic operations.

  4. 04

    Capability strengthening

    Professional development on digital tools, assessment tracking and reporting workflows, with ongoing post-rollout support.

  5. 05

    Cross-functional delivery

    Coordinating educators, school leaders, learner-support staff and IT around requirements, workflows and adoption.

  6. 06

    Applied generative AI

    Practical use of LLM assistants for learning design, research and knowledge work, with attention to responsible use.

  7. 07

    Learning & development cycles

    Training needs analysis, workshop facilitation, performance review and personal development planning, plus coaching for managers and staff on growth plans.

  8. 08

    Cross-cultural collaboration

    Designing accessible, culturally appropriate learning content and working with stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.