NPQ
Headship
(NPQH)
Who is the NPQ Headship (NPQH) aimed at?
The NPQH is for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school.
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What will you learn?
You’ll develop expertise in the knowledge, skills and concepts for areas of whole-school responsibility related to your role as an aspiring or current headteacher.
Modules include: School culture, teaching, curriculum and assessment, behaviour, additional and special needs, professional development, organisational management, working in partnership, governance and accountability, implementation.
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Course length
18 months
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Course partners
The NPQH course is delivered in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), however, your lead provider would be NELT Teaching School Hub.
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Cost
Teach First: £1,885
NIoT: £1,850
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All state schools may be eligible for fully-funded NPQH places, subject to availability.
How to apply with Teach First
Step 1: Apply via the DFE, linked here, and select NELT as the partner provider
Step 2: Complete an online application form, linked here, and return it to leanne.storr@nelt.co.uk
How to apply with NIoT
Step 1. Apply via the DFE, linked here, and select NELT as the partner provider
Step 2: Complete an online application form, linked here
We offer:
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Exceptional nationally recognised professional development training
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Established Research School to underpin evidence-based practice
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Experienced staff to support your journey
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Extensive network of schools and teachers to help to support your career
How participants benefit:
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Supported professional development leading to a valuable, nationally recognised qualification
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An opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in specialist areas and school leadership while valuing your time
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Possible career advancement into a specialist area
How schools benefit:
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Build capacity to develop expertise in high quality teaching practice
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Developing and retaining excellent teachers and specialists in behaviour and culture
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Empowering your colleague to drive change aligned with your school’s strategy
