NPQ for Leading Teaching (NPQLT)

Benefits for you

• Develop knowledge and understanding of how to apply the evidence on what makes effective teaching, learning curriculum and assessment
• A blended learning experience which fits around your role where you learn and discuss key content online, delivered in a way that suits the busy working lives of teachers and school leaders
• Local virtual and face to face sessions that focus on real problem-solving, creating understanding, connecting with your peers and gaining depth of knowledge
• Ongoing preparation to give you confidence to pass the final assessment
• Facilitation and support from serving school leaders in outstanding schools and delivery at local venues

Benefits for your school or trust

• A skilful and research-informed professional who can lead a team’s improvement in teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment 
• Practical capability to get on with the job of developing others with the skills to lead people and teams, creating change and impact
• A professionally aware and informed leader who can make evidence-based decisions and approach leading teaching in an effective and efficient manner
• The ability to review and evaluate practice in order to bring about change and get the best outcomes for young people and staff within the organisation

Not all NPQs are the same. As the national leader in teacher development, we understand the value of your time and are committed to delivering a programme that enhances your leadership skills and facilitates enduring positive changes in your school.

Read a Reflection from One of our NPQLT Recent Graduates

Our approach includes:

• Research-Driven Curriculum – Explore case studies and real-world examples of sucessful teaching and leadership. We continuously update our materials to reflect the latest educational research and best practise.
• Adaptable Digital Learning – Progress through our online modules at your convenience. We even offer audio versions of our units, making it easier to learn on the move.
• Regional Face-to-Face Workshops – While digital learning offers flexibility, in-person interactions offer unique professional dialogues. These sessions focus on peer discussions and expert-guided reflections on practically implementing new ideas at school, rather than introducing fresh material.
• A Smart, Heart, Humble Ethos – Everyone involved in our NPQ programmes prioritises TDT’s core values. We adhere to evidence-based approaches, prioritise the wellbeing of the people we support, and remain open to constructive feedback

A blend of flexible online learning, online discussion, virtual seminars and face to face workshops, for a few hours study each week over 12 months. This is followed by an assessment where you will complete a 1500-word case study assessment to demonstrate your understanding of real leadership and change

Our online modules guide you and your colleagues through understanding and implementing effective approaches to people-powered school improvement.

This completely new Specialist NPQ has an evidence-based curriculum design, connecting you to the latest research and best practice. Our research-rich course covers all of the core content in the government’s Framework for this qualification. It will help you to:

• Understand the evidence underpinning the Early Career Framework, effective teaching and how pupils learn, and how to implement that within classrooms
• Weaving together curriculum, assessment and adaptive teaching to lead coherent improvement
• Professionally developing others, creating change and supporting school culture

Click here for full course overview

Funding and Cost

Funding for Autumn 2024 will target those teachers and leaders who work in the most challenging schools or educational settings, serving more disadvantaged communities. 

Scholarship funding to cover the full NPQ course cost will be available to teachers and leaders from: 

• the 50% of schools with the highest proportion of students who attract pupil premium funding 
• 16 to 19 educational settings identified as having high disadvantage 

Full eligibility for scholarship funding and targeted support funding details HERE

The course fee for all others is £899

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Start your NPQ journey by completing the application form provided below

More information

The Teacher Development Trust is an internationally leading charity in the fields of staff development and school improvement through people development. Founded by practising teachers and leaders in 2012, we’ve helped hundreds of schools and leaders to create lasting improvement.