National Professional Qualification
Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) for International Schools
Our National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) programme guides teachers to lead professional development effectively, enabling them to inspire growth among their colleagues.
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At a glance
Course duration
12 months
Virtual Face-to-Face Events
3
Online learning
34 hours
Coaching
5 hours
Total Learning Hours
74 hours
What will you learn on the NPQ for Leading Teaching Development (NPQLTD) programme?
The NPQLTD equips participants with essential knowledge, skills, and concepts to lead effective teacher development in international schools. Through this qualification, you’ll gain specialised expertise in designing impactful professional development programmes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and mentoring colleagues to enhance their practice.
With a focus on international contexts, the NPQLTD will also sharpen your leadership capabilities, preparing you to inspire and support teaching excellence across your school community.
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Who should apply for NPQLTD?
- Teachers
- Heads of Department
- Heads of Year
- Subject Leaders
- Professional Development Leads
- Mentors and Coaches
- CPD Coordinators
How is the Leading Teacher Development programme delivered?
The NPQLTD is a 12-month course comprising three Face-to-Face events, 34 hours of online learning, and independent study.
Assessments will be conducted throughout the course, ending in an Impact Review and a Case Study Assessment.
What are the benefits of completing the NPQ Leading Teaching Development (NPQLTD)?
The NPQ in Leading Teaching Development (NPQLTD) provides participants with up-to-date knowledge on effectively supporting early career teachers and guiding the professional growth of colleagues across the school.
Best Practice Network offers continuous support throughout the programme, including personal coaching and a purpose-built virtual learning environment. As part of our global network of 165 schools, organisations, and universities, you’ll benefit from a wealth of international expertise.
This allows us to deliver tailored programmes, led by skilled facilitators with local insight, designed to meet the unique needs of educators in international schools.
Benefits for schools
- Teachers trained through this NPQ programme can lead high-quality professional development, raising the overall standard of teaching in the school
- The programme equips staff with the leadership skills needed to guide and inspire others, empowering them to take on key roles within the school. This builds a pipeline of future leaders, ensuring that the school has a strong, sustainable leadership team.
- NPQLTD encourages staff to share best practices and work collaboratively to support professional growth. This creates a more cohesive working environment, where staff are more likely to work together to solve problems and innovate.
- Staff who complete the course are able to design professional development programmes that align with the school’s specific goals and challenges.
- Investing in staff development shows a strong commitment to their professional growth, which fosters loyalty and job satisfaction. This can reduce turnover and help retain talented educators who might otherwise seek career progression opportunities elsewhere.
- As staff become more skilled in professional development and leadership, the quality of teaching and learning improves, which directly benefits students. Better teaching leads to higher engagement, improved learning outcomes, and overall school performance.
Benefits for learners
- The programme content is tailored to your local context, ensuring it’s highly relevant to your specific challenges. It is regularly updated to reflect the latest national developments, policies, and legislation in education.
- Benefit from guaranteed support throughout the programme to help you confidently pass your final assessment. Expert guidance and tailored feedback ensure you are well-prepared to meet all requirements.
- Access a purpose-built virtual learning environment designed for use on mobiles and tablets. This allows you to engage with the course materials anytime, anywhere, making it easier to fit learning around your schedule.
- This portal is packed full of educational resources which will aid your learning while on programme and help develop your wider leadership skills.
- Gain insights and guidance from experienced school leaders currently working in outstanding schools. Their real-world expertise ensures practical, relevant advice for immediate application in your own context.
- Your mentor will receive regular updates on your progress. This ensures they are informed and can provide targeted support as you advance through the programme.
Frequently asked questions about National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
Applicants must have full support from a sponsor within their school/organisation. This can be a head teacher, member of the SLT, line manager or Chair of Governors (or similar authoritative role) who must confirm their support for your application and that all information submitted is true and correct. There is no financial obligation for this role and it is a Department for Education mandatory requirement.
To apply for NPQLTD, applicants must have the following:
- Teacher Reference Number (TRN) - see TRN Support Guide
- 2 years teaching experience
- Leadership aspiration/experience
- Must be proficient in English
If you are unsure if you meet the above requirements or have other relevant experience then please contact our team who will be able to support your application.
NPQLTD International costs £1375 plus VAT where applicable. VAT is chargeable on courses funded by private individuals.
Please refer to our NPQ programme funding guidance document for more information.
The leadership mentor is a participant’s main point of contact for the duration of the NPQLTD. Our leadership mentors are experienced teachers and leaders who are experts in our programme curriculum. They understand first-hand the challenges teachers experience in work life. Their role is to support a participant's progress and development through the programme. They support you by:
- Providing advice and feedback throughout the programme
- Marking and responding to all of your practice task activities completed for each online course
- Providing you with feedback on each of the Formative Assessment Tasks following their completion
Our Leadership Mentors apply flexibility and are accountable to ensure success on your programme. With the above responsibilities, their main role and purpose is to help you manage your workload and ensure work life balance as much as possible whilst studying with us.
At the end of the programme, in conjunction with their mentor and in-school performance coach, participants will evaluate the impact of the programme on their leadership development and the benefits to their school.
The in-school performance coach, nominated by the participant’s school, will offer support, guidance and challenge to a participant through six planned coaching sessions. They will provide feedback following their completion of formative assessment tasks and monitor and support participant progress through the programme.
At the end of the programme, in conjunction with their mentor and in-school performance coach, participants will evaluate the impact of the programme on their leadership development and the benefits to their school. See the In-School Performance Coach (ISPC) Handbook for more information.
The NPQ frameworks are based on a robust method of design and development, building on the evidence base and expert guidance already established in the ECF and the ITT Core Content Framework. The NPQ frameworks reflect the Teachers’ Standards and Headteachers' Standards to ensure coherency with the requirements already used by the teaching profession.
Please see the NPQLTD Framework below. If your computer or device does not support the Adobe plugin you can download the framework pdf here.
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