NPQ in Senior Leadership (NPQSL)

 Become a confident and effective senior leader.

Who is it for?

Teachers who are, or aspire to be, senior leaders with cross-school responsibilities. This may include experienced middle leaders, assistant headteachers and deputy headteachers.

Programme overview

Duration: 18 months, followed by an assessment period

Delivery: Blended learning: online modules, online seminars and in-person conferences

Funding: Fully funded places are available, subject to DfE eligibility and availability

Self-funded fee: £1,090 plus VAT, where a funded place is not available

What you will develop

• Leading whole-school improvement
• Building a positive and ambitious school culture
• Implementing sustainable, evidence-informed change
•  Supporting and developing colleagues
• Governance, accountability and organisational management
• Leadership of behaviour, teaching, curriculum and assessment
• Inclusive practice and provision for pupils with SEND
• Working effectively with families, governors and partners
   

Why this programme?

The NPQSL supports leaders to connect evidence with the realities of school leadership and apply their learning to meaningful improvement priorities in their own context.

How to apply

Applications are now open

1. Complete and submit this application form - NPQ with BST application form  – Fill out form (application questions attached)
2. Register with the DfE NPQ Registration Service. Register for a national professional qualification
3. Ensure you have approval from your Headteacher and Line Manager.
4. Accept your course offer by responding to the offer email.