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