Senior Leadership Masters Pathway
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Senior Leadership Masters Pathway

The most popular leadership apprenticeship in the UK
Senior Leadership Masters Pathway
Duration
20 Months + 4 Months EPA
Who's it for?
For current senior leaders including serving headteachers
Qualifications
  • Operations Manager Apprenticeship
  • Improvement Leader Apprenticeship (Advanced Entry)
  • PGDip (Leadership and Management) for Masters Progression Pathways

Having the time to stop and look at the theory behind what we are doing. It has validated a lot of my decisions and has given me more confidence.

Ruth Whitehead
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Progression Pathways
Go even further.
Opportunities to extend your learning towards an MBA, MSc or MA
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Your own Mentor and Tutor for support throughout the programme
Fully Funded through the apprenticeship levy
Self-Funded Programme
Funding Available through the apprenticeship levy

The programme

Welcome to a transformative journey of professional developmentthat goesway beyond conventional leadership training.

This ground-breaking pathway comprises four dynamic modules, each carefully curated to equip you with essential management and improvement skills that form the cornerstones of exceptional senior leadership, providing a robust foundation for you to thrive in today's dynamic and complex education landscape.

Join a cohort of forward-thinking educators who are revolutionising their approach to leadership, integrating the best practices from different sectors to create a legacy of impactful leadership within their own context.

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Module
People and Culture
Module
Operations Management
Module
Developing Strategy
Module
Delivering Improvement

The Experience

The NCE has always focused on creating Professional Learning sessions that ensure our learners feel relaxed and excited as they are removed from the daily demands placed upon them. Whether in person or online, we create the time and space to absorb, reflect and fully digest the extensive content delivered throughout.

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Curated by the best

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We are now accepting registrations of interest for our 2025 cohorts. Submit your details now and one of our team will be in touch.

April 2025 Cohort

Applications close April 4, 2025

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Overview
  • 20 month programme + 4 months End Point Assessment
  • First Day of Learning and four 2-day Professional Learning Days
  • A range of workshops
  • Dedicated NCE Tutor
Eligibility
  • Current and aspiring leaders in schools
  • Masters level study forteaching and non-teaching staff
  • Curated cohorts for colleagues of different disciplines and experience
Assessment
  • 4 x Project Portfolios completed
  • 4 x 6,000 word critical evaluations of each project and progress made
  • Strategic Business Proposal
  • Proposal Presentation
  • Apprenticeship Portfolio of Evidence
  • Professional Discussion

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