National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are trusted, transferable qualifications accredited by the Department for Education.
They are designed to help teachers hone and develop the skills they already have, helping them become a more effective leader inside and outside the classroom and to facilitate excellence across a range of contexts.
NPQs offer the best possible support to teachers and leaders wanting to expand their knowledge and skills.
National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership
In 18 months, participants will develop expertise in early years leadership, helping to give all children up to the age of five the best possible start in life.
National Professional Qualification in Leading Literacy
In 12 months, participants will become an expert in literacy and leadership and enable young people to benefit from the curriculum to improve their chances of success.
National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development
In 12 months, you will gain the knowledge to become a teacher educator and successfully support teachers in your school to expand their skills.
National Professional Qualification in Leading Teaching
In 12 months, you will discover what outstanding teaching looks like and use this knowledge to become a high performing leader of teaching.
National Professional Qualification in Leading Behaviour and Culture
In 12 months, you will gain expertise in behaviour management and discover how to create a culture where staff and pupils can thrive.
National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership
This 18-month programme helps you develop your leadership knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes for teachers and pupils in your school.
National Professional Qualification in Headship
In 18 months, you will develop the knowledge that underpins expert school leadership and apply it to become an outstanding Headteacher.
National Professional Qualification in Executive Leadership
In 18 months, you will develop the expertise you need to become an outstanding executive leader, leading change and improvement across your group of schools or multi academy trust.
Early Headship Coaching Offer for New Headteachers
Over three terms you will benefit from expert guidance from an experienced, serving Headteacher to help you apply expertise from the NPQH.
Before making a commitment to study for an NPQ, please make sure you have spoken to your line manager.
Further information is available from the Pathfinder website, you can call 01904 806900 or email: info@tsh.pmat.academy