National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)
The NPQLTD gives participants all of the essential knowledge, skills and concepts that underpin successful leadership of teacher development.
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At a glance
Course duration
12 Months
Face-to-face Events
3
Online learning
34 hours
Coaching
5 hours
Total Learning Hours
74 hours
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What is the NPQ for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)?
The National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) is a DfE-accredited qualification.
The NPQLTD focuses on how teachers can support initial teacher training, early career teachers as well as the wider development of all colleagues across the school.
Leading the development of other teachers is complex. Although the role varies, many of those leading teacher development who will take this qualification are considered to be part of the middle leadership team.
They may indirectly manage a team of mentors or coaches and their work is focussed on supporting initial teacher training, early career teachers as well as the wider development of all colleagues across the school.
What will you learn on the NPQ for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)?
The NPQLTD is designed to equip teachers with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to lead the development of other teachers. There are four cycles, including the introduction cycle, focusing on:
- Teaching Foundations and Principles
- Teacher Development
- Leading Professional Learning
- Building Culture and Ethos
Who should apply for the NPQLTD?
The NPQLTD is suitable for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school. They may have responsibilities for the development of all teachers across a school or specifically trainees or teachers who are in the first two years of their career.
If you are passionate about leading the development of teachers in your school, and have a least 2 years teaching experience, we encourage you to apply.
How is the NPQLTD delivered?
The NPQLTD is delivered through a mixture of Face-to-Face events, online study, webinars and coaching.
- Induction Cycle: Teaching Foundations and Principles
- Cycle One: Teacher Development - an Introduction
- Cycle Two: Leading Professional Learning
- Cycle Three: Building Culture and Ethos
- Each cycle includes a mixture of coaching, online study activities and webinars
- 3 all-day Face-to-Face events facilitated by experienced school leaders and facilitators
- In-school performance coaching
What are the benefits of completing the NPQ for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)?
The fully blended learning approach combined with performance coaching and enrichment activities make this an exciting and valuable opportunity for those who are passionate about leading the development of teaching.
Benefits for learners
Develop your skills and knowledge
Become adept in supporting initial teacher training, early career teachers as well as the wider development of all colleagues across the school. Develop expertise across a number of specialist areas related to the role such as designing professional development.
Online learning environment
Access online learning and support via our virtual learning environment Canvas. Through Canvas, participants are able to engage with their learning communities of peers and access multimedia content.
Personalised feedback and coaching
Receive high-quality feedback and continuous support from a Leadership Mentor, Face-to-Face day facilitators and coaches.
Benefits for schools
Upskill your staff
Your school will have a leader with the ability to plan the effective delivery of in-house professional development activities targeted specifically at the school’s identified needs thus securing greater impact on staff.
Informed school leader
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.
Future focused leadership team
Support the succession of school leaders and build a cohesive, impact-focused school leadership team.
Why choose the NPQLTD with Best Practice Network?
- Coaching: Receive personalised coaching sessions tailored to your specific needs and goals
- Local delivery: Our nationwide delivery partnership network allows us to bring Face-to-Face training to a school near you, facilitated by local school leaders
- Ongoing support and feedback: Personalised feedback on your tasks and support to pass your final assessment
- Proven excellence: Choose an Ofsted rated 'outstanding' provider with over 20 years of experience delivering teacher training
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The National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) costs £895 plus VAT if applicable.
- Candidates from international schools should visit our NPQLTD international page
The leadership mentor is the participant’s main point of contact for the duration of the NPQLTD. Our leadership mentors are experienced teachers and leaders who are experts in our programme curriculum. They understand first-hand the challenges teachers experience in work life. Their role is to support a participant's progress and development through the programme. They support you by:
- Providing advice and feedback throughout the programme
- Marking and responding to all of your practice task activities completed for each online course
- Providing you with feedback on each of the Formative Assessment Tasks following their completion
Our Leadership Mentors apply flexibility and are accountable to ensure success on your programme. With the above responsibilities, their main role and purpose is to help you manage your workload and ensure work life balance as much as possible whilst studying with us.
At the end of the programme, in conjunction with their mentor and in-school performance coach, participants will evaluate the impact of the programme on their leadership development and the benefits to their school.
The in-school performance coach, nominated by the participant’s school, will offer support, guidance and challenge to a participant through six planned coaching sessions. They will provide feedback following their completion of formative assessment tasks and monitor and support participant progress through the programme.
At the end of the programme, in conjunction with their mentor and in-school performance coach, participants will evaluate the impact of the programme on their leadership development and the benefits to their school. See the In-School Performance Coach (ISPC) Handbook for more information.
Applicants must have full support from their school/organisation. A head teacher, member of the SLT, line manager or Chair of Governors (or similar authoritative role) must confirm their support and that all information submitted is true and correct. This is a Department for Education mandatory requirement.
To apply for NPQLTD, applicants must have the following:
- Teacher Reference Number (TRN) - see TRN Support Guide
- 2 years teaching experience
- Leadership aspiration/experience
If you are unsure if you meet the above requirements or have other relevant experience then please contact our team who will be able to support your application.
The DfE’s NPQLTD framework is based on a robust method of design and development, building on the evidence base and expert guidance already established in the ECF and the ITT Core Content Framework. The NPQ frameworks reflect the Teachers’ Standards and Headteachers' Standards to ensure coherency with the requirements already used by the teaching profession.
Please see the NPQLTD Framework below. If your computer or device does not support the Adobe plugin you can download the framework pdf NPQLTD Framework.
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