Detailed Information

Knowledge

Introduction to education leadership, management and administration in a changing education landscape

• Legislation, policies and regulatory frameworks applicable in the school environment

• Understanding the South African education goals and the dynamic context of the South African schools

• The development of a school development plan and school improvement plan processes

• Inclusive education, diversity, change management and social cohesion

• Safety, security and discipline in the school community environment

Curriculum management and adaptation for holistic development of learners

• Curriculum delivery and management

• General overview of the national curriculum, curriculum change and adaptation

• Functions, roles, responsibilities and accountability of the school principal, school governing body, head of departments and other structures for curriculum planning and implementation

• Inclusion framework for the curriculum

• Quality assurance strategies and implementation

• Approaches and methodologies on teaching and learning including learning theories

• Education processes and quality assurance systems

• Strategies for improving teaching and learner achievement

• Curriculum implementation, moderation, evaluation and monitoring process and reporting

Improving teaching and learning practices

• Data-driven interventions and benefits for teaching and learning

• Fundamentals, models and theories for continuous improvement and the implementation of school improvement

• Strategies and methodologies to support teaching, learning and development

• Alignment of intended learning, instructional and assessment practices

• Strategies and approaches to manage specific learning needs

Assessment requirements and assessment practices

• Assessment practices in the school

• Monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of assessment practices

Human resources development, empowerment and support of all school community

Processes and principles for human resources organisation and management

• Legislation, policies and regulations related to labour relations and employment

• Concepts, leadership models, styles and management principles

• Processes of recruitment, hiring, retention, disciplinary and grievance procedures

• Performance management system in schools

• Personal and professional development needs

• Optimal working conditions and staff performance

• Delegation, team-building, conflict resolution, mentoring and coaching, change management and group dynamics

• The concept of professionalism, code of conduct and code of professional ethics

• Performance management systems

Continuing professional teachers’ development and support staff development

• The framework of CPTD, including definitions, purpose, principles, CPTD points and benefits

• Processes and tools for the planning and developing ongoing professional and staff development

• Self-awareness, self-reflective and emotional intelligence

• Peer collaboration, peer support and networking

Financial and asset management

Financial management, budgeting, supply chain management including procurement in the school

• Legal and regulatory requirements including guidelines for financial management

• Budgeting cycle, process and procedures, accounting principles, and financial planning tools, allocation of funds

• Budgeting systems, types, implementation, monitoring and evaluation cycle and financial reporting system

• Fundraising approaches, models and techniques

• Supply chain management, procurement processes and procedures

Asset management in the school

• Types, classification, condition assessment, uses, policies, procedures and maintenance requirements

• Safeguarding practices, key considerations in asset control including depreciation and writing-off processes

• Risk management

Institutional management and administration

Processes and principles of the strategic planning and implementation in the school environment

• General overview of school administration

• Concepts, elements and processes of strategic planning or school development plan

• Purpose, functions and elements of school improvement plan

• Attendance, assessment and reporting

Administrative leadership and support

• Administration of school resources and records & Administrative systems and storage systems

Practical

• Lead and manage the development of a school strategic plan

  • Lead and coordinate the planning and preparation for the development of a strategic plan for the school

  • Lead and coordinate the development of a school development plan of a school

• Lead and manage teaching and learning

  • Establish creative strategies and innovative approaches to improve teaching and learning

  • Develop and maintain a safe, functional and inviting school environment

  • Manage and use data to improve learner achievements

• Manage and use data to improve learner achievements

  • Gather, analyse and use data on a range of school activities to develop and review learner achievements

• Lead and manage continuous improvement of curriculum delivery

  • Work with teachers and peers to create a collaborative focus on learning

  • Develop instruments for monitoring and evaluating curriculum delivery in a school

  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum, instruction and assessment

• Lead and manage the financial management processes in the school

  • Plan and prepare for the budgeting process

  • Lead and manage the development of a school budget

  • Identify and prepare the procurement of goods and services

  • Perform fundraising activities

  • Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the budget

• Control and maintain the use of school assets

  • Manage and control the assets of the school

• Manage and develop human resources in the school

  • Apply recruitment, deployment and staff retention strategies

  • Build a professional development portfolio for the development of self and others

• Establish effective stakeholder engagement systems and practices

  • Identify and establish internal and external stakeholder relationships

  • Develop effective stakeholder engagement systems and practices

Work Place

• Plan and develop a strategic plan or school development plan for the development of the school for a period of three weeks under the supervision of a mentor or district official

• Review or establishment processes for the development of systems and structures for curriculum delivery under the supervision of a mentor or district official

• Work in collaboration with the school governing body in the planning and preparation of the school budget for a period of one month under the supervision of a mentor or district official

• Prepare purchase requisitions detailing all identified specifications for the procurement of goods and services for a period of at least one month under the supervision of a mentor or district official

• Perform routine inspections, requisitioning and maintenance of school assets and infrastructure including equipment for a period of at least two weeks

• Perform human resources management and development functions in the school for a period of two weeks under the supervision of a mentor or district official

• Develop a framework for stakeholder engagement in support of the school for a period of one week