NPQ for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)

Benefits for you

• Develop expertise in supporting initial teacher training, early career teachers as well as the wider development of all colleagues across the school
• 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 teacher development professional who can lead the golden thread of initial teacher training, early career development and ongoing professional learning
• 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 teacher development 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 

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 and effective teaching throughout a career
• Design effective professional development programmes and environments
• Deliver effective professional development, harnessing expertise and collaboration for maximum impact
• Create and implement effective and sustainable change to drive real improvements in your school

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 

Applicants who are ITT Lead Mentors for providers accredited to deliver ITT from 2024 are eligible for scholarship funding for the NPQ for Leading Teacher Development. This includes ITT Lead Mentors working in non-school settings and in school settings that are not on the high disadvantage list. This eligibility does not include people who are ‘planning to become a Lead Mentor’, they must already be in role.

Full eligibility for scholarship funding and targeted support funding details HERE

The course fee for all others is £899

Start your application

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.

TDT are the national charity for teacher development. Through 12 years of research and working with schools, we know what makes valuable professional development programmes and take pride in implementing these findings through our NPQs. We value your time and care about providing a course which has a real impact on your practice. This means:

• Evidence-Based Content – You will be looking at the latest research and case studies from real schools to guide your leadership role. We review our content regularly to ensure it reflects current best practise.
• Flexible Learning Modules – Learn around your teaching role on your own timetable online study modules. We even provide our units as videos and podcasts to help you learn on the go.
• Local In-Person Sessions –  Rather than covering new material, our local workshops are entirely focused on learners discussing the content with their peers and expert facilitators. Participants reflect on what works well in their different settings and build on their existing knowledge.
• A Smart, Heart, Humble Approach – Every person behind a TDT NPQ puts our values first. We follow the evidence, we care about doing right by the people we support, and we listen thoughtfully to feedback.