Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)


National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)

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

  • Target Audience: teachers and school leaders who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school, for example CPD lead or ITT lead.
  • Course Length: 12 months, plus 3 months for assessment period
  • Next Programme Start Date: Spring 2025
  • Brochure: Teach First

Programme cost

The cost of the NPQ in Leading Teacher Development is £899.

Funding for target scholarships

Please see the funding information on our main NPQ page here.


What will I learn?

You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and expertise to lead the development of teachers, including sequencing and structuring professional development and effective coaching and mentoring.

Modules include:

  • Teaching
  • Designing effective professional development
  • Delivering effective professional development
  • Implementation

Programme breakdown 

Your Learning Journey

Designed with busy teachers in mind, the NPQLTD is delivered using a blend of online seminars, flexible online learning and conferences. 

How will I benefit?

Over 12 months, you will:

  • Develop as a specialist in areas related to your role, including designing and delivering continual professional development (CPD) to others across the school.
  • Build expertise in developing others, including practical skills in how to sequence, plan and develop a high quality CPD offer for all staff.
  • Work with serving school leaders and subject-matter experts to turn new learning into changes in your own and others’ practice.
  • Access a blended learning programme that’s full of practical and tangible examples, flexible and tailored to your needs and areas of development and focus.