Human Resources Management in Public Schools

Product Details:
Author(s):
Deacon, J
Year Published:
2019
Edition
1st Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
The management of a school, in all its facets, is an enormous task, and when things go wrong in the staffroom, it is highly likely that the institution could become one of the tragic statistics on dysfunctional schools.
The McKinsey report on global education systems showed that an education system could be turned around in a relatively short space of time if the following staff-related efforts occur:
obtain the best people to provide teaching;
develop those people to teach effectively;
have the necessary systems and support in place to ensure that every child benefits from effective teaching. 
A principal must navigate three different sets of legislation in managing the various employee categories at the school. Human Resources Management in Public Schools: A Practical Guide provides an overview of the most important laws and regulations affecting schools in this area and explains their practical implications. 
Written by a well-known author and practitioner in the field of school governance and management, this book brings invaluable practical advice on the most pertinent areas of human resources management in public schools.
Content
Foreword – Ms Ella Mokgalane
Foreword – Jaco Deacon
Chapter 1: The legal framework for the appointment and management of staff in public schools 
Chapter 2: The appointment process for departmental staff
Chapter 3: The appointment process for a school principal
Chapter 4: The appointment of additional staff
Chapter 5: Conditions of employment 
Chapter 6: Post classification and remuneration 
Chapter 7: Permanent appointments and fixed-term
Chapter 8: Discipline in the workplace
Chapter 9: Poor work performance
Chapter 10: Dispute resolution
Chapter 11: Wise words
Annexure: The Code of Professional Ethics of the South African Council for Educators
Interest / Benefit to
Governing body members
Principals
Personnel officers at schools
Education officials
Legal practitioners
Accountants and auditors