
Case Studies
The National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL) is a new national qualification for anyone aspiring lead more than one school. The Aspiring Leaders approach uses the Harris Federation Multi Academy Trust (MAT) as a case study for successful leadership across a group of schools. The programme draws on the leadership expertise of Harris executive leaders and directors and from other successful MATs from across the country.
This is a practical, hands-on programme that is led by the Harris Federation CEO, Sir Daniel Moynihan and Executive Principals, each with outstanding track-records of leading multiple schools successfully. Leaders will share their experiences of executive leadership explaining the key challenges involved in leading multiple schools. They will showcase different approaches to maximising resources and maintaining collaboration between schools to ensure that all schools improve student outcomes effectively under one executive leader.
Aspiring executive leaders and recently appointed executive leaders. Please note applicants need to be resident in the UK, or have the right to study in the UK.
Participants are required to attend six compulsory face-to-face training sessions, delivered over three school terms. Each session will take place at a different London venue /school and will be facilitated by an ‘outstanding’ team of serving leaders.
Once the programme of study is complete, participants will be eligible to undertake the final assessment.
Please find the assessment task sheet below in the 'Downloads' section.
There are six core content areas that set out what a leader should know or be able to deliver as an effective executive leader. The content areas are common across each level.
The six content areas for learning are:
We work closely with participants to evaluate their strength in each behaviour at the beginning of their programme, and plan how they will develop these behaviours during their NPQ study.
In addition, there are seven leadership behaviours, common to each NPQ level, which set out how the best leaders operate.
Commitment Collaboration Personal Drive Resilience Awareness Integrity Respect
All four Aspiring Leaders programmes are led by principals and are delivered by high-performing principals, middle and senior leaders with exceptional track records. Our leading practitioners have a wealth of experience in dealing with the challenges that schools, academies and Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) face, and have a proven record in improving outcomes for pupils and students.
The benefits of our Leadership offer are:
The programme is delivered over three school terms. Assessment must be completed within 18 months of the programme start date.
The final assessment comprises two tasks that are assessed by the Harris Federation Teaching School Alliance.
Task 1: Designing a sustainable business development strategy for my organisation (4,000 words).
Task 2: Leading an improvement project across several schools (4,000 words)
Please find the assessment tasks sheet below in the 'Downloads' section.
Each face-to-face training session takes place at a different academy or alliance partner school. Participants will have opportunities to tour the schools and academies and interact with staff and students.
The cost of this programme is £3,500.
The cost of the first assessment is included in the cost above, but please note that the cost of coaching and assessment resubmission if required is not included.
The application round is open! Please click here to submit your application.
This form is to be completed by both the applicant and the applicant's NPQEL sponsor, usually the Executive Headteacher, line manager or chair of governors.
If your application is successful, you will receive notification from us via email within one month of the application deadline, including details of the programme induction.
If your application is unsuccessful, we may call you to discuss the outcome. We will provide you with feedback on why your application has not been successful at this time, and in some cases you may be asked to submit more information or you will be invited to reapply.
For further queries, please contact info@harristeachingschool.com
Recruitment targets from DfE:
Year 1 (2018): 50% Partially met
Year 2 (2019): 37% Partially met
Year 3 (2020): TBC
DfE targets for % non-white British participants:
Year 1 (2018): Not met
Year 2 (2019): 100% Fully met
Year 3 (2020): TBC
DfE targets for participants from schools with >30% FSM
Year 1 (2018): 100% Fully met
Year 2 (2019): 100% Fully met
Year 3 (2020): TBC
% of participants presenting for final assessment within 18 months: 93% Partially met DfE target
Participant feedback rating: 100% Fully met DfE target
Current pass rate: 100%
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