Exploring Impediments Encountered by Novice Female Principals Towards Building a Culture of Effective Instructional Leadership in Primary Schools

This conceptualized paper seeks to explore the impediments encountered by novice female principals in building a culture of effective instructional leadership in primary schools. Leadership in education plays a crucial role in shaping school performance, yet novice female principals often face unique challenges that hinder their ability to establish strong instructional leadership. The critical question guiding this study is: What are the key challenges faced by novice female principals in fostering a culture of effective instructional leadership in primary schools? A qualitative approach is adopted, utilizing a literature review of scholarly books and articles as the primary data collection strategy