Headship (NPQH)


National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)

We are delighted to be partnering with Teach First to deliver this programme.

  • Target Audience: School leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school.
  • Course Length: 18 months, plus 3 months for assessment period
  • Programme Start Dates: October 2024
  • Brochure: Teach First

What will I 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 educational needs
  • Professional development
  • Organisational management
  • Implementation
  • Working in partnership
  • Governance and accountability

Programme breakdown

Your Learning Journey

Designed with busy school leaders in mind, the NPQH is delivered over 18 months using a blend of online seminars, flexible online learning and conferences.

How will I benefit?

Over 18 months, you will:

  • Develop as a leader with whole-school responsibility.
  • Get the tools to establish and sustain your school's strategic direction.
  • Learn how to create an effective school culture and align your staff in your school's mission.
  • Be supported to effectively implement change and improvement in an area you identify as a school priority.
  • Join a network of like-minded leaders.
  • The programme is delivered by our highly trained and skilled teachers and leaders from our school-based delivery partners.