Guidance and Counselling for Schools, Strategic Institutional Leadership
Mode of LearningDurationApplicationApplication FeeCourse Fee
Online1 Week (15 Hrs)23–25 Nov 2026Kshs 1,000Kshs 1,000Register

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course aims to equip newly appointed Deputy Principals with practical competencies to support the principal and coordinate delegated school responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on operational leadership, teamwork and continuity of school programmes. The course will cover the deputy principal’s role, professional ethics, curriculum coordination, timetabling, staff supervision, learner attendance and discipline, safeguarding, school records, communication, conflict resolution and emergency preparedness.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Newly appointed Deputy Principals in Senior Schools.

HOW PARTICIPANTS WILL BENEFIT

  • Explain the deputy principal's role, reporting relationships and limits of delegated authority.
  • Coordinate timetabling, teaching allocations and daily school routines as assigned.
  • Monitor curriculum coverage, assessment activities and learner progress with departmental teams.
  • Support staff supervision, mentoring and professional accountability.
  • Apply fair and supportive approaches to learner discipline, attendance and welfare.
  • Maintain accurate operational records and communicate timely reports to the principal.
  • Manage conflicts and coordinate safeguarding and emergency responses through established procedures.
  • Prepare an action plan for delegated responsibilities with clear targets and reporting arrangements.
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