Leading Teaching (NPQLT)

National Professional Qualification in Leading Teaching (NPQLT)

We are delighted to be partnering with Teach First to deliver NPQLT.

• Target Audience: Teachers and school leaders who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject or year, for example a head of subject, key stage head or head of department.
• Course Length: 12 months, plus 3 months for assessment period.
• Programme Cost: Fully funded. For information only: £840.

Full details about the NPQ funding can be found on the Department for Education website. National professional qualifications (NPQs) reforms - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• Programme Start Dates: February 2022 and November 2022
• Brochure: Teach First

What will I learn?

You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and expertise to lead high-quality teaching and curriculum development in your context.

Modules include:

• Teaching
• School culture
• How pupils learn
• Subject and curriculum
• Classroom practice
• Adaptive teaching
• Assessment
• Professional development
• Implementation

How will I benefit?

• Develop as a specialist in areas related to your role, including by subject and phase (with content such as how to sequence a curriculum and plan effective assessment).
• Work with serving school leaders and subject-matter experts to turn new learning into changes in your own and others’ practice.
• Build the expertise to effectively manage a team of teachers to create a culture of professional learning and continuous improvement in your school.
• 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.
• Access a blended learning programme that’s full of practical and tangible examples, flexible and tailored to your needs and areas of development and focus.

Programme breakdown - Teach First

Designed with busy teachers in mind, the NPQLT is delivered using a blend of online seminars, flexible online learning and conferences. Over 12 months, you’ll take part in the following activities: