Departmental Heads Leadership Development Scholarship at Teach the Nation

Requirements

• You are currently employed as a DH working in a Public Primary or High school ( BEd or PGCE)  
• You are based in the Western Cape 
• You have a passion for influencing school culture, demonstrating leadership, and making a positive impact in your school community. 
• You are between the ages of 22 - 40 years  
• Departmental Head experience 1- 3 years 
• You are qualified to teach in one or more of the following phases:  
• Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, or Further Education and Training (FET)  
• You are qualified to teach one or more of the following subjects: 
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) 
• Languages (Home and First Additional Languages) 
• IT, Coding and Robotics 
• You are a Registered South African citizen 
• You are SACE Registered or have proof of application 

Attributes 

• Team Work 
• Curiosity and Creativity 
• Motivation and Self Awareness 
• Analytical thinking and problem solving 
• Leadership and social influence 

Benefits 

• Be part of a fully funded, two-year leadership development scholarship, where a dedicated coach will work with you and your school to support your growth and ensure your success.  
• This fellowship aligns directly to South Africa’s QMS framework, helping you Improve the quality of teaching in your subject/phase 
• Track and boost learner academic performance through classroom observation and targeted coaching 
• Develop core leadership skills and adopt a holistic approach to teaching. 
• Earn a Leadership Certificate upon successful completion of the two-year scholarship. 
• Benefit from continuous professional development and alumni networking after completing the programme. 
• Our programme is SACE accredited. 

Teach The Nation Leadership Development Scholarship Programme Overview  

• Two 30-minute individual coaching sessions per month 
• One virtual Community of Practice (COP) session per school term. 
• One classroom observation per term to develop and refine teaching strategies. 
• Ongoing monitoring through sharing of learner academic results and progress. 
• Participation in surveys involving Fellows, Learners, Principals, and other stakeholders. 
• Design and/or strengthen Community Impact Projects. 
• Attend our Summer Institute at the beginning of 2026 during the school holidays (exact dates to be confirmed).