National Professional Qualification for Middle Leaders (NPQML)
NPQML is for individuals who are, or are aspiring to become, a middle leader with responsibility for leading a team e.g. a key stage leader, a subject leader, or a head of department.
What does the qualification offer?
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Access to outstanding leadership development training.
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National qualification designed by school leaders for school leaders.
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A flexible, modular structure that combines core modules with the freedom to specialise and to develop candidate’s own professional areas.
How will the programme be delivered?
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Each module consists of workplace learning and practice activities, face-to-face workshops and online learning
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The programme will run over a period over a period of 12 months, beginning in September 2019
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Delivery of face-to-face sessions will be in Bury schools and facilitated by a Primary and Secondary senior leader
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Through a purpose built virtual learning environment enabled for mobiles and tablets
Delivery Model:
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Three face-to-face training sessions spread over 12 months
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Four facilitated online short courses
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Two 360 degree Leadership Diagnostic Reports
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One assessed task on a school improvement priority
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Support from a nominated in-school mentor
What will it cost?
£950 (this will be invoiced by BTSA at the start of the programme)
Schools who are members of either BSLC or BEST have two discounts of £125 available to use between NPQML and NPQSL over a two year period (18/19 and 19/20).
How to apply:
- Obtain permission from your Head Teacher
- Send details of name, address, school and qualification applied for to: BTSA@bury.gov.uk by 26th July 2019 before you apply online
- Complete online application form at www.outstandingleaders.org delivery partner is Bury TSA (code BRY-TSA) by 26th July 2019
- If you apply before 31st May 2019 you will receive a 5% discount