Curro Holdings. Curro Holdings, the South African JSE-listed independent school operator has recently appointed Wynn Haupt as Head of School for Curro Jewel City in Johannesburg, effective 1 April 2022.
Haupt has undoubtedly a passion for the South African education sector and equal opportunities for every learner. This has motivated him to work with various non-profit organisations (NPOs) over the years. He has spent the last five of his 13-year education career in Cape Town. He was a senior manager for the Collaboration Schools initiative, a partnership with education sector NPOs, Acorn Education and Common Good.
As an innovative educator, Haupt also won the Johannesburg East District National Senior Certificate Award as a Top Achieving Educator in Computer Applications Technology in 2016. This is a fantastic fit for Curro Jewel City, which is one of Curro’s four DigiEd schools. These technology-driven schools are aimed at helping equip South Africa’s youth with critical skills needed to navigate the fourth industrial revolution.
Senior leadership
Haupt has senior leadership experience in both primary and high school environments. He explains that his vision for education revolves around building strong, innovative and mission-aligned school management teams, that can lead staff with integrity and confidence. “I believe that this will lead to teams that prioritise personal professional development. Furthermore also learning over teaching, academic excellence and learner well-being with the support of a data-driven culture,” he explains.
Haupt holds an Honours Degree in Biodiversity and Conservation. He also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of the Western Cape. He is also an ARK certified Teacher Trainer. His leadership style places priority on learner performance and development.
As a family man, Haupt is a devoted husband and father, a handyman and an avid sportsman. He is also a runner who has completed the Two Oceans and Comrades Marathons. “As a family, we believe in leading balanced, healthy lives and sowing back into our communities”, he says.
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