Welcome and introduction

  • Welcome and introduction






    • This initial online synchronous meeting will take place on Date | Time. Attendance is compulsory.

    • Introduction

      This programme articulates the Gauteng Department of Education’s strategic drivers: Strategic Pillar 3: “Leadership and Management’. which deals with leadership and management within the school and sector. The programme sets out the department’s expectation that all newly appointed employees are equipped with the knowledge they require to do their job effectively, as well as an understanding of their specific workplace context and how their roles align with the priorities of the school.

      This induction programme is aimed at supporting and helping you on your professional journey as a principal. It seeks to orientate you to the profession and school leadership and management activities and to support you to adjust confidently in your new job. It highlights the importance of leadership, integrity, accountability and competence towards improved service delivery in education.

      This induction programme is of particular relevance to principals who are:

      • Newly appointed
      • Promoted
      • Transferred
      • Relieving.


    • Course structure

      This induction programme covers the following topics:

      • Structural arrangements of the education system at provincial, district and school levels
      • South African standard of principalship
      • Legislation and policy frameworks impacting on school leadership
      • Leadership and management in a school
      • Key roles and responsibilities of school principals
      • Focus areas of  whole school development
      • Prioritising school activities and taking action.


    • Learning outcomes

      By the end of this programme, participants will:

      • Have an understanding of how the education system is structured in the Gauteng Provincial Department of Education at district and school levels
      • Gain insight in the Standard of Principalship as it defines leadership and management capabilities of a principal and related actions
      • Have understanding of the legal and policy frameworks within which school leadership operates
      • Have understanding of the leadership roles and responsibilities of school principals from the strategic, executive, instructional, organisational and cultural perspectives
      • Identify and prioritise key activities in the school environment.

    • Course resources

      Listed below are the resources relevant to this online course.


    • Next steps

      Before we move on to the first unit of study:

      • Click on the 'Overview' link below to read through the introduction and overview to this programme
      • Complete the individual questionnaire
      • Participate in the fun group forum ice breaker and discussion!

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