NPQ Headship (NPQH)
Programme Overview:
Participants will develop the knowledge that underpins expert school leadership and apply it to become an expert headteacher.
Curriculum:
On this programme, you will learn how to:
- Set clear goals and communicate shared values that improve classroom and school culture.
- Lead effective implementation in educational settings.
- Lead effective professional development to improve practice and outcomes for pupils.
- Support colleagues to meet individual needs and make sure all pupils have access to a rich curriculum.
- Lead school-wide professional development for staff.
- Establish good financial, human and educational resource management.
- Make and act on evidence-informed decisions.
- Work well with parents, carers, other schools and the wider community.
- Lead by example, be accountable for decisions and make sure staff know their professional responsibilities.
See the NPQH framework for further details.
How you will learn:
The content is delivered through blended learning comprising in-person, real-time, interactive online sessions and self-guided modules you complete in your own time. Over the 18-month course duration, you will attend / complete:
- 2 x 6hr conferences - one launch conference and a second midway through the programme (in-person).
- 9 x courses - each course is 6 weeks in length and comprises 6 modules. You will complete 1 module (50mins) per week.
- 1 x school visit (in-person).
- 7 x 2hr facilitated twilight clinics (online).
- 5 x 1hr 15mins communities - peer-led group sessions (online or in-person).
- 1 x 2hr assessment clinic (in-person).
- Final assessment - written response to a case study to be completed within an 8-day window.
Eligibility:
To apply, you must be or aspire to be a headteacher or head of school with a responsibility for leading a school.
Benefits:
You will learn crucial skills and sector knowledge, learning that 'sticks' and will be able to thrive in your school setting.
Your school will benefit from the creation of a confident school leader, shared knowledge and the transformation of pupil outcomes.
Funding:
A limited number of funded places to cover the full NPQ cost will be available to some eligible teachers and leaders. Please see Funding for national professional qualifications (NPQs) - GOV.UK link for details.
Apply:
Applications are now open for Spring 2025 cohorts. Start your application here >>
- Please select 'Calderdale & Kirklees Teaching School Hub' as your cohort delivery partner.
- Please ensure you have read all relevant NPQ programme information - see the Specialist NPQ & Leadership NPQ sections opposite.
- Apply by Tuesday 18 March to start in April 2025.
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