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As a Middle Leader at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, you can expect a rich blend of professional development and long-term support. This includes high-quality mentoring from experienced leaders, collaborative network days that connect you with peers across our schools, and structured opportunities to work with and learn directly from our Network Leads.

You will also have access to nationally accredited training programmes, leadership pathways designed to accelerate your progression, and personalised career development tailored to your strengths, ambitions, and the impact you want to make. Taken together, this creates an environment where you are continually challenged, supported, and equipped to thrive as a leader across the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø network.​

We’re proud that we’re able to promote within the network and that 75% of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s current principals are homegrown.

ºÚÁÏÉçÇø takes the time to develop their people. As a leader, you always want to know how to get better and if you are doing well. I have been given opportunities to lead and develop curriculum and people which in turn has given me the opportunities to progress in my career to roles that I am really ready for.

Farah Fazil Director of English, ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Boulton

ºÚÁÏÉçÇø has prepared me for leadership by providing consistent support and encouragement from my Head of Department and the wider SLT, alongside frequent opportunities to contribute both to my school and to the network as a whole.

Sofia Pancucci McQueen Co-Head of English and KS3 Outcomes, ºÚÁÏÉçÇø All Saints

Professional development opportunities

Whether you’re leading teaching, supporting teacher development, or shaping behaviour and culture, our accredited NPQ courses and mentoring training provide the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel. Each programme is tailored to help you make a lasting impact in your school as a middle leader—developing outstanding teaching, fostering growth in others, and creating environments where staff and pupils thrive.​

NPQLT (NPQ for Leading Teaching)

This 12-month accredited programme is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key stage or phase. Participants will discover what outstanding teaching looks like and use this knowledge to become a high performing leader of teaching.

NPQLTD (NPQ for Leading Teacher Development)

This 12-month accredited programme is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school. Participants will gain the knowledge to become a teacher educator and successfully support teachers to expand their skills.

NPQLBC (NPQ for Leading Behaviour and Culture)

This 12-month accredited programme is for teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour and/or supporting pupil wellbeing in their school. Participants will gain expertise in behaviour management and discover how to create a culture where staff and pupils can thrive.

Mentoring Training

High quality mentoring is crucial for developing great teachers. We offer a range of training to develop our mentors. Our training for mentors includes a variety of planning and coaching techniques to provide the tools needed to mentor, develop and coach our teachers.

ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Learning Platform

The ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Learning Platform is the single place to access professional development and learning opportunities at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø:

• eLearning courses
• Face-to-face workshop/event bookings
• Development programme resources