National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders (NPQSL)
NPQSL is for individuals who are, or are aspiring to become, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities e.g. an experienced middle leader, a deputy head teacher, or other senior staff.
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 candidates'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 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 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?
- £1250 (this will be invoiced by BTSA at the start of the programme).
- Schools who are members of either BLSC 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 at www.outstandingleaders.org delivery partner is Bury TSA (code BRY-TSA) by 26th July 2019 (apply by 31st May to receive 5% discount)