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Departmental Heads Leadership Development Scholarship at Teach The Nation for SACE registered teachers

Departmental Heads Leadership Development Scholarship (Western Cape)

Work Level Skilled

Job Type Contract

Salary Market Related

Duration 1 - 2 Years

EE Position No

Location Western Cape

Reference Number 058


Description

Calling all Departmental Heads! 

Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space.  As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners lives in Public schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities!   

TTN invites Departmental Heads, (DH) who are eager to be Change Makers and create lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills. 

Why wewant to support and Empower Departmental Heads? 

Departmental Heads (DHs) are the engine of school transformation, as curriculum leaders, teacher mentors, and instructional coaches. Departmental Heads are key school leaders whose influence shapes school culture by improving subject team performance, driving curriculum planning, using data to inform teaching, leading assessment and learner achievement, and fostering a collaborative culture of excellence. 

This scholarship is designed to strengthen your ability to meet these Quality Management System (QMS) and Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM) responsibilities through targeted coaching, classroom practice support, and real-world leadership development. 


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). 


Please note: This scholarship does not include any formal examinations but does require full commitment, active participation, and completion of all assignments and skills development pathways. 

After successfully completing the two-year programme, you will join our Alumni Network - a growing community of passionate teacher-leaders across South Africa. 

Ready to Make a Difference? We invite passionate educators to apply for our scholarship and help us deliver quality education to every child in South Africa - regardless of their socio-economic background. 

Visit www.teachthenation.org to learn more and apply. 

We believe that this program will not only benefit you as a Head of Department but also have a positive impact on your school and its learners. 



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