NPQ in Leading Teaching

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Build your expertise for leading teaching in your specialist area.

  • Develop as a specialist in your role.
  • Gain the skills for successful leadership.
  • Access training rated outstanding by Ofsted.
  • Opportunities for free 1:1 support and coaching.
  • Join a passionate network striving for educational equality.
  • DfE funding will target teachers and leaders serving schools in more deprived communities.
Apply by Friday 4 April to secure your place.

Create a culture of continuous improvement in your school.

Benefits

Develop as a specialist in your role

Gain an understanding of the core principles behind the science of learning, get practical tools and guidance to sequence your curriculum and plan for assessment in your specific subject and context.

Gain the skills for successful leadership

Build the expertise to effectively manage a team of teachers and create a culture of professional learning and continuous improvement in your school.

Access training rated outstanding by Ofsted

Equip yourself with the knowledge and expertise to make a real difference in your school.

Learn to effectively support colleagues

Develop the skills to help colleagues plan effective lessons, meet individual pupil needs and provide opportunities for all pupils to succeed – without creating unnecessary workload.

Free one-to-one support and coaching

If you work in a school serving disadvantaged communities, you can apply for our free one-to-one support which runs alongside the NPQ in Leading Teaching (NPQLT). This free support comes in the form of an experienced former school leader who will coach and guide you throughout the programme. Your delivery partner will confirm how you can be nominated for this support offer.

Join a passionate network striving for educational equality

Share experiences with other school leaders, learn how they’ve faced similar challenges and build a professional network that will support you throughout your career.

Interested in an NPQ?

Applications are now open for our April intake. 

Register now

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