Reason Sibanda

Skills

Teaching & Curriculum Development

Business Studies (GCSE, A Level, BTEC, IGCSE)

Business Management (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)

Human Resource Management

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development

Curriculum Design & Implementation

Assessment Design and Moderation

Online/Blended Learning & E-Learning Platforms (Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Moodle)

Academic Leadership & Coordination

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordination

Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Management

Academic Mentoring & Student Support

Teacher Training & Mentorship

Subject Leadership & Departmental Coordination

Quality Assurance in Teaching & Learning

Ofsted and QAA Compliance Awareness

Professional & Soft Skills

Project Management

Workshop Design and Facilitation

Leadership and Team Building

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Time Management and Multitasking

Conflict Resolution and Behaviour Management

Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Sensitivity

Administrative & Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Data Analysis and Reporting

Student Information Systems (SIMS, Progresso)

Record Keeping and Compliance

Research and Academic Writing

Proposal Writing and Grant Applications

Stakeholder Engagement and Industry Collaboration

Research & Academic Interests

Teacher Retention and HR Practices in UK Schools

Internationalisation of Higher Education

Educational Leadership and Policy

Employability and Skills Development

Strategic HRM in Education

Equity and Diversity in the Workplace

About

I am a highly experienced and dedicated Business Lecturer with over 20 years of teaching experience across secondary and tertiary education institutions in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. I specialize in Business Studies, Business Management, Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship, delivering engaging and academically rigorous instruction to diverse student populations.

I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a Diploma in Education from the University of Zimbabwe, and professional certifications in Project Management and Human Resource Management. My teaching journey includes impactful roles at both school and university levels, including as a Lecturer and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator at Durban University of Technology (DUT), where I also served as the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Coordinator. I also have a strong background in corporate training, project coordination, and consulting through my role at Khuthele Management and Consulting (Pty) Ltd.

Currently, I am a Business Studies Teacher at Princes Risborough School in Buckinghamshire, UK, teaching KS4 to KS6 (Years 10–13), including GCSE and A Level. My work is guided by a learner-centered approach that promotes critical thinking, practical application, and career readiness. I have consistently demonstrated success in improving student performance and engagement, and I bring international teaching expertise, curriculum development skills, and academic leadership experience.

My key strengths include:

Extensive experience in teaching Business, Entrepreneurship, and HRM at both high school and university levels.

Strong background in curriculum design, assessment development, and academic mentoring.

Proven track record in coordinating work-integrated learning, academic support programmes, and apprenticeship training.

Skilled in using blended learning tools and modern pedagogical methods to enhance student learning experiences.

Passionate about supporting overseas-trained teachers and contributing to research in HR practices and teacher retention in UK schools.

I am now seeking to contribute my academic expertise, leadership, and global perspective to a higher education institution or academic role in the UK, where I can inspire future business professionals and continue my research in human resources and education.