Detailed Information

Knowledge

• Introduction to education leadership, management and administration in a changing education landscapeLegislation, 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