Scherren Long

Dedicated education professional with strong focus on leadership and mentoring, adept at utilising educational software and implementing inclusion best practices. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and resilience under pressure, with proven track record in classroom management and child safeguarding. Committed to fostering effective parent-teacher collaboration and providing career guidance, while continuously enhancing digital literacy among students. Available immediately.

• SACE Registered Reg no. 12247862
• First Aid Level 2 (Completed June 2022)

• Deputy Head: Middle College (since 2020) — oversees Academics, Pastoral Care, and Discipline for Grades 7–9, as well as staff mentorship and development.
• Leadership Role – Gauteng Touch Association — promotes the growth of touch rugby at provincial and school level, fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience.
• Head of Touch Rugby – Reddam House Waterfall — developed and coached competitive teams, expanding student participation and achievement in sport.
• Joint Head of Life Orientation — responsible for curriculum planning, assessment design, and student wellness initiatives.
• Digital Transformation Leader — spearheaded the implementation of Canvas GSP, trained staff in digital learning, and led Google Workspace integration across the College.
• Academic Systems Innovator — designed and standardized a Grade Management System now used College-wide, improving efficiency and consistency.
• Academic Awards & Progression Oversight — directed promotion and retention schedules, and coordinated the annual Academic Awards program.
• Recognised for Innovative Teaching — earned consistent praise for cross-curricular methods, student engagement, and creative assessment strategies.
• Mentorship & Collaboration — valued by colleagues for a fresh, innovative leadership approach that inspires trust and collaboration.

Honourary Colours for 7s Rugby University of Pretoria 2014

• Educare Various courses completed incl. modules on child safeguarding. List available on request.
• Canvas GSP Training & Implementation Selected to complete advanced training on Canvas GSP as Reddam House's new Learning Management System. Appointed as Lead Trainer to onboard and support staff across the College.

• Captain and Provincial Player Gauteng Touch Association | Johannesburg, South Africa 2022 - 2023
• Served as Captain and Provincial Player.
• Led provincial teams with a focus on player development, strategy, and sportsmanship.
• Actively contributed to advancing the sport across schools and provincial competitions.
• National Player Touch Rugby World Cup | South African Mixed Open Team 2019
• Selected to represent South Africa in the Mixed Open Division at the 2019 Touch Rugby World Cup.
• Demonstrated elite performance, teamwork, and leadership at an international level.
• Captain and Player University of Pretoria & Blue Bulls 7s Touch Rugby Pretoria | South Africa 2014 - 2016
• Captained and represented both TUKS and Blue Bulls 7s Touch Rugby teams in national competitions.
• Recognised for leadership, resilience, and a commitment to building cohesive, high-performing teams.

• Keeping fit
• Playing touch rugby

• Greg, Theron, Executive Head, +27 83 235 8904, Cornwall Hill College, Pretoria
• Paulette, Preyser, Principal, +27 82 814 9339, German International School, Cape Town
• Theunis, Bosch, Deputy Principal, +27 74 155 6814, Reddam House Waterfall, Midrand