NPQ for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)

Develop the expertise to design and lead high-quality professional development that helps teachers continually improve their practice.  

The National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) is designed for teachers and leaders with responsibility for developing others, including through mentoring, coaching, instructional coaching, or leading professional practice.  

Delivered by Eden Academy Trust in partnership with Ambition Institute, this programme combines evidence-informed leadership development with structured reflection to support your professional growth and strengthen your ability to develop others effectively.  

Who is this programme for?

NPQLTD is ideal for  

- Instructional coaches 

- Mentors of Early Career Teachers (ECTs) 

- Staff supporting trainee teachers 

- Professional development leads 

- Teachers and leaders responsible for developing colleagues 

If you are supporting the professional growth of teachers and staff, this programme will help you to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to design and lead effective teacher development that improves teaching, strengthens school culture, and positively impacts pupil outcomes.  

What you'll gain

By the end of the programme, you will:  

- Develop a deeper understanding of how teachers learn and improve over time 

- Strengthen your ability to design and lead effective professional development 

- Build the expertise to support colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and evidence-informed approaches 

- Learn how to create a culture where professional development leads to sustained improvement in teaching 

You’ll have the opportunity to reflect on how your professional learning can directly strengthen teacher development and professional learning within your own context and school setting.  

How the programme works

The NPQLTD is designed to fit alongside your role, with flexible, structured learning spread over the course.  

Duration: 12 months 

Delivery inputs: 

- Self-paced online learning modules 

- Facilitated sessions with experienced practitioners 

- Activities linked to your context 

- Opportunities to reflect on and refine your practice 

Assessment: 

NPQs are assessed at the end of the programme through a written case study based on what you have learned (1,500 words). Support and guidance will be provided in preparation to this endpoint, and the process is manageable alongside your role in school. 

Funding and eligibility

NPQLTD is fully funded for many schools through Department for Education scholarships. 

Eligibility depends on your role and school context. 

We can support you to: 

- Check your eligibility  

- Understand funding options  

- Complete your application 

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Ready to get started

Get started today by completing the Ambition Institute registration form here: https://www.ambition.org.uk/contact-us/npq-enquiry-page/