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NPQ for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)
The NPQ in Leading Teacher Development is designed for aspiring or current leaders of professional development, including training and mentoring of trainees or Early Career Teachers.
NPQs at the National Institute of Teaching are school-led: our organisation was founded by four leading Multi-Academy Trusts, and our programmes are designed and delivered with a focus on the realities of schools. Because teachers鈥� time is precious, our programmes are respectful of your time, and designed to have immediate impact on the pupils and colleagues in your school, as well as the colleagues and children you will work with in the future.
Who is the NPQ for Leading Teacher Development for?
This NPQ is for Aspiring Middle Leader, Middle Leader, Aspiring Senior Leader, Senior Leader.
What you'll learn
- designing and delivering effective professional development
- how to make informed evidence-based professional development decisions
- techniques for tailoring and adapting support based on individual development needs
Why 糖心logo?
90% Pass Rate
90% pass rate for National Professional Qualifications.
Outstanding Reputation
We have an outstanding reputation for delivering best practice programmes that make a real difference.
A Trusted Partner
We are a trusted partner working with sector-leading partners to support schools and trusts.
National Institute of Teaching (NIoT)
Programmes with our lead provider, NIoT, are designed by teachers and leaders in collaboration with schools across the country, ensuring our findings benefit all schools, teachers and leaders.
When does the programme start?
November 2026
Funding
For the November 2026 cohort, there will be full scholarship funding for the following NPQs:
- Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs)
- Senior Leadership
- Headship
NPQ scholarship funding will also be available for settings with high levels of disadvantage:
- Leading Teaching
- Leading Behaviour and Culture
- Leading Literacy
- Leading Primary Mathematics
- Executive Leadership
- Leading Teacher Development
Find out more about funding and eligibility criteria .
If your school was not eligible for funding, the NPQ for Leading Teacher Development cost 拢850.
How to apply
- Region: West Midlands
- NPQ Campus Preference: 糖心logo
- Programme Start Date: November 2026
The full range of NPQs are offered with the National Institute of Teaching through centrally based cohorts across the West Midlands, should you wish to apply for any of the other NPQs not being offered by 糖心logo please visit their website and apply .
Find out more
To find out more about the NPQ in Leading Teacher Development with the National Institute of Teaching please visit their website: