A school principal's role as instructional leader involves seven distinct responsibilities:

1. Curriculum Knowledge

The principal needs to be fully informed on all aspects of curriculum policy as ultimate accountability for delivery rests with him/her, even if responsibility for the management of this portfolio has been delegated to the Curriculum Director.

Our learners are the true "acid test" of how our education system meets their expectations. It is clear that the challenges of the provision of quality education extends beyond the classroom. What type of collaboration is required of Education Departments, Community Organisations and the public to ensure that the provision of Quality Education remains an achievable ideal towards which we are all striving.

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