Driving Learning Excellence

Date: Saturday, 07 February 2026 | Venue: Rembrandt Primary | Johannesburg                                               

Date: Saturday, 21 February 2026 | Venue: Rietondale High School | Pretoria 

Departmental Heads (DHs) play a critical role in shaping the quality of teaching and learning in schools. As instructional leaders, they bridge classroom practice and school leadership, supporting teachers to improve pedagogy, assessment, and learner achievement.

This professional development workshop is designed to strengthen the instructional leadership capacity of Departmental Heads, equipping them with practical tools, strategies, and frameworks to effectively lead teaching and learning within their departments. Participants will explore how to support teachers, use data to inform practice, foster professional collaboration, and drive continuous improvement aligned with school goals.

Through interactive sessions, reflection, and real-school case examples, DHs will gain confidence to lead with clarity, purpose, and impact — ultimately improving learner outcomes across their departments.

Key Focus Areas

  • Understanding the instructional leadership role of DHs

  • Leading effective teaching and learning practices

  • Supporting teacher development and professional growth

  • Using assessment and data to inform instruction

  • Building collaborative and high-performing departments

Outcomes for Participants

Participants will leave with:

  • A clear understanding of their instructional leadership role

  • Practical tools to support and monitor teaching practice

  • Strategies to lead professional learning within departments

  • Increased confidence to drive improved learner outcomes