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DATE : October 2015
CANDIDATE PROFILE : Mr Charles Gird
TERTIARY STUDIES : - BA Humanities (History & Psychology), Stellenbosch University
- Currently studying a Post Graduate Certification in Education,
Rhodes University
PLACEMENT LEVEL : School Teaching and Sports Coach post
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce Mr Charles Gird. Charles is a BA Humanities
Graduate from Stellenbosch University, and he is currently completing his PGCE at Rhodes
University. Charles is a loyal, committed individual who has a passion for educating,
mentoring, coaching and empowering young school learners.
Academically, our candidate has completed the following qualification:
 Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, majoring in History and Psychology, at Stellenbosch
University
 Currently, he is completing a Post graduate Certification in Education, through Rhodes University. On
qualification our candidate will be qualified to teach History and Life Orientation for grades 7 to 12 , as
well as Geography and Afrikaans from grades 7 to 9.
CANDIDATE VETTING AND GOVERNANCE CHECKS:
We confirm that our candidate has passed the following recruitment governance and vetting checks, which
include:
 Identity : Confirmation received
 Fraud listing : Clear
 Credit standing : Clear
 Academic degree qualification: Verified
 Written References : Awaiting, will forward on receipt
* The above is dated as at Premium Talent’s acceptance of representation of candidate. Detail is available on
request.
DEMOGRAPHICS:
Gender : Male
Ethnicity : Caucasian
Nationality : South African
Our candidate has identified values and principles which have influenced his personal motivations and goals.
Our candidate was born in Paarl, in the Western Cape, grew up in Addo, in the Eastern Cape before moving to
Grahamstown where he was enrolled at St Andrews Preparatory for his Grade 6 year. He completed his schooling
career at St Andrews College in 2008. He was born into a loving, supportive family environment. His mother is
an entrepreneur at heart, and runs Haricots Deli and Bistro, and his father supplies organic pesticides to Eastern

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Cape farmers. He has two siblings, a younger sister who works in hospitality at a Game Lodge, and a brother
who is a researcher at Stellenbosch University’s Conservation Department.
As mentioned, academically, our candidate has completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities, majoring
in History and Psychology, at Stellenbosch University, in 2014, and is currently completing a Post graduate
Certification in Education, through Rhodes University. On qualification our candidate will be qualified to teach
History and Life Orientation for grades 7 to 12 , as well as Geography and Afrikaans from grades 7 to 9. On
completion of his PGCE education qualification, he would like to explore educational psychology and studies on
emotional intelligence, and the impact this has on young learners
Our candidate views his personal strengths to be his passion for education, mentorship, coaching, counselling
and empowering young individuals. This passion he discovered when he was selected while in his matric year
at St Andrews College, to join a select group of 4, representing ‘Tutors Worldwide’, where he tutored for a year
at Woodbridge School in Suffolk, England. During his tertiary study years, on return to South Africa, he coached
cricket and rugby to u/14 and u/15 learners. An enthusiastic, committed and dedicated individual who has a
strong work ethic. An individual who works well with and in teams. Our candidate has good communication,
presentation and problem solving skills, he has a warm and strong energy, and young learners naturally gravitate
to him for mentorship and guidance. An individual who is open-minded, and understands the importance of
remaining relevant for the new tech-savvy generation, and the generations that will follow.
Our candidate’s work experience to date includes, and mentioned above, a year in 2009 where he worked as a
‘stooge’ in Woodbridge School, Suffolk, England. He assisted in the boarding house as well as coached rugby,
cricket, hockey and athletics to senior and junior pupils. On return to South Africa, during his tertiary studies at
Stellenbosch University, he was employed by the Somerset College to coach u/15 cricket and u/14 rugby. He
also assisted with boarding house responsibilities. Concurrently, he coached private rugby and cricket for a
private coaching practice. After completing his undergraduate studies at the end of 2014, he enrolled at Rhodes
University for a Postgraduate Certification in Education, a one year course which he will complete in the next
month (November 2015). During this time he has held the role of student tutor for St Andrew College,
Grahamstown, where he has also assisted in coaching the u/14A cricket and 5th
XV rugby teams.
In summary, a humble, teachable and self motivated individual who is quietly ambitious, determined and has
strength of character. An individual who works well within a team environment but who also works well on
individual tasks and projects. An individual with a passion for education, mentorship, coaching and empowering
young individuals. On completion of his PGCE education qualification, would like to explore educational
psychology and studies on emotional intelligence, and the impact this has on young learners. An individual who
also has a passion for youth counselling. An individual whom Premium Talent believes will add value to your
organisation, and whom we are proud to represent and be associated with.
Candidate Availability: January 2016

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CV PROFILE OF CHARLES GIRD
EDUCATION
Rhodes University 2015
PGCE SP/FET
History and Life Orientation
Teaching practical at Ntsika High School and St Andrew’s College 2015
Stellenbosch University 2010 - 2014 BA Humanities: History and Psychology
WORK EXPERIENCE
 Student Tutor at St Andrews College, Grahamstown 2015 –
Under u14A cricket assistant coach and 5th
XV rugby coach
 Boarding House Assistant at Somerset College Western Cape 2013-2014
- Worked and lived in the Vineyard House Boarding house
- Coached u15A cricket and u14A rugby
 Coach Kyle (Kyle Baxter) 2013-2014
- Private cricket and rugby skills coaching
 Gap student at Woodbridge School, Suffolk, England 2009
- Coached senior and junior rugby, cricket, hockey and athletics
- Worked in school House Boarding house
LEADERSHIP
• Completed the Somerset College Trek as a group leader in 2014
• Level 1 IRB coaching through Western Province Rugby Union
• Bok Smart
• Employed as a Brand Ambassador to market and change customers perceptions of Stroh 80 Rum
on the Stellenbosch campus
• Sports leader at Woodbridge school, England
• Captained various cricket and rugby teams
• House Prefect for Merriman House 2008
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Played 1st XV rugby and 1st XI Cricket at Rhodes University
• Played 2nd XV at Helderberg Rugby Club Somerset West, was top points scorer for the club as well
as top try scorer for the Under 23 side
• 1st Team PSO Barbarians Res Rugby club, Stellenbosch University
• Played for Woodbridge Worriers Colts XV and 2nd XV rugby team 2009
• Played 1st XI Cricket for Woodbridge Cricket club, England 2009
• Referee for the St Andrews 2nd XV rugby 2015 v Dale College
REFERENCES
Mr. Alwyn Brink
Deputy Headmaster
at Somerset College
Email: a.brink@somcol.co.za
Cell: 0833900818
Mr. Andrew Royle
Rugby Director
at St Andrews College
Emal: A.Royle@sacschool.com
Cell: 0825571951
Mr. Scott Jackson
Senior Housemaster
at St Andrews College
Email: S.Jackson@sacschool.com
Cell: 083 396 2401

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