The Instructional Leadership Role of Departmental Heads

Dates & venues

  • Saturday, 07 February 2026 | Rembrandt Primary | Johannesburg   
  • Saturday, 21 February 2026 | Rietondale High School | Pretoria 

Workshop Overview

Departmental Heads play a critical role in shaping the quality of teaching and learning within a school. This course provides DHs with the practical skills, leadership strategies, and confidence needed to effectively guide teachers, strengthen curriculum delivery, and drive improved learner performance. Through engaging sessions, real-school scenarios, and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to lead with purpose, support teachers meaningfully, and build strong departmental systems that foster continuous improvement.

Key Benefits

  • Strengthened instructional leadership capacity.
  • Improved curriculum management and monitoring.
  • Better use of data to drive learning outcomes
  • Enhanced teacher support and coaching skills
  • Stronger departmental collaboration and accountability
  • Clear action plans for sustained improvement
  • Increased confidence in leading professional learning communities

R 650/Delegate

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