NPQ for Leading Teaching (NPQLT)

Become an expert teacher educator and empower colleagues to refine their practice, strengthen teaching, and improve outcomes for pupils across your school.  

The National Professional Qualification for Leading Teaching (NPQLT) is designed for teachers and school leaders who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibility for leading teaching within a subject, year group, key stage, phase, or across a school.  

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 practice.

Who is this programme for?

NPQLT is ideal for  

- Subject leaders 

- Phase leaders or key stage leaders 

- Teachers with responsibility for improving teaching and curriculum implementation 

If you are leading teaching within a subject, phase, or across a school, this programme will support you to develop high-quality teaching, implement evidence-informed approaches, and lead sustainable improvements in classroom practice and pupil outcomes.  

What you'll gain

By the end of the programme, you will:  

- Develop a deeper understanding of what drives high-quality teaching and effective implementation 

- Strengthen your ability to lead improvements in teaching, curriculum, and assessment 

- Build the confidence and expertise to support sustained improvement across your area of responsibility 

You’ll have the chance to consider how your professional learning may have a direct impact on your practice in your current setting.  

How the programme works

The NPQLT 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

NPQLT 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/