Domain 5 - School Leadership and Management

About the Key Domain

Effective school leadership and management play a significant role in providing quality education. School leadership goes beyond administrative and managerial responsibilities to include proactive practices for school transformation. It includes developing a vision for a school and aligning all planning to it so as to improve the performance of the learners. It also involves maintaining a harmonious relationship with all stakeholders and including them in planning, decision making and general administration.

School leadership aims at increased participation/ ownership in/ of school activities by the community. It strives at continuous improvement in the area of teaching and learning through continuous pedagogical innovation. A school needs a strong and focused leader who is committed to channelizing teachers, learners, community members and resources for achieving quality in all spheres.

Reflective Prompts

Q1. Does the school have a clear vision/ mission statement and development plan that is shared and understood by all?

Q2. How well does the School Head manage the day-to-day functioning of the school?

Q3. Does the School Head promote and participate in teaching-learning process?

Q4. How well does the School Head identify the developmental needs of the school and manage changes for continuous improvement?

Q5. How effectively does the School Head manage, and utilize the available financial, human and material resources?

Q6. How well does the School Head lead improvement in teaching-learning process and ensure enhanced teacher performance?

Q7. How does the School Head maintain a healthy relationship with staff members for school improvement?