NPQ for Senior Leadership

Course overview

Leeds Trinity University are proud to be a partner for the delivery of the NPQ for Senior Leadership with the Church of England Education Office and All Saints Catholic School York - a well-established and growing partnership between the three organisations.  

About this course 

This nationally recognised programme will support you to develop whole-school leadership expertise to improve outcomes for teachers and pupils. 

This course is for teachers and leaders who are or want to be senior leaders with cross-school responsibilities. You will develop skills in: 

• leadership knowledge and the specialist expertise needed to tackle school improvement priorities. 
• contributing to your school’s strategic direction and establishing an environment for pupil success. 

Why study with us? 

The course is aligned with the government's national strategy, which focuses on the development of skilled professionals who work in a range of provision in both mainstream and specialist. 

Benefit from a blend of campus-based and online learning, with personal tutors and support services such as our Learning Hub, which provides personalised academic support, and our library.  

You will be taught by a team who are highly experienced in delivering school-based leadership CPD and who have been senior leaders in a range of settings.  

You will have access to our library and online resources for your studies.

You can download the Church of England Education Office NPQ guide for Yorkshire and the North East via the link below, or for a print version, please contact cpd@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

Church of England Education Office NPQ guide for Yorkshire and the North East (PDF 1,445KB)

When to apply

There are usually two cohorts during an academic year, the exact dates and numbers of places available are released by the DfE shortly before each recruitment cycle. Please contact us at cpd@leedstrinity.ac.uk to find out when the next recruitment cycle opens.  

How to Apply

Applications are made through our key partners at the Church of England and the DfE. Follow the process as outlined on their website.