NPQ Leading Teaching (NPQLT)
Programme overview
Participants on the NPQ Leading Teaching will understand what outstanding teaching looks like and be able to use this knowledge to become a high-performing leader of teaching. See the NPQLT framework for further details.

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Eligibility
To apply, you must be a teacher who has, or is aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key stage or phase.
Cost
- See our 'NPQ costs' page for details.
- We expect there to be a limited number of funded places for eligible schools/settings, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible when the application window opens.
- To check if you qualify for funding, please use Ambition Institute’s online eligibility checker tool.
- If you do not work in a school/setting that is eligible for funding, or our funded places are full, then you/your school/setting will be required to pay the course fee £899 + VAT.
Apply
- The next cohort will commence Autumn 2026.
- There will only be one intake in the 2026/27 academic year.
- When registrations open, please visit our 'How to apply for your NPQ' page for details.
Useful link
Click on the image opposite to download a copy of our programme guide or contact us for more information or guidance about this NPQ programme.