Senior Leadership Masters Pathway

Duration
24 months
+ Mid Point and End Point Assessments
Who's it for?
Current and aspiring leaders
Qualifications
Operations Manager Apprenticeship
Improvement Leader Apprenticeship (Advanced Entry)
PGDip (Leadership and Management) for Masters Progression Pathways
Senior Leadership Masters Pathway
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Building your leadership team of the future

Welcome to a transformative journey of professional development that goes way 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.

Features

24 month programme + Mid Point and End Point Assessment 
Learning events that fit around your workflows
First Day of Learning and Monthly interactive Professional Learning Events  
Bi-annual Conference
Dedicated NCLM Tutor
Modules
Module 1
People and Culture

Learners will create a strategic intent and vision for their organisation or function, analysing strategic opportunities and promoting innovation. Learners will also develop critical knowledge of environmental, social and governance factors, and will explore how to cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in strategy execution.

Module 2
Operations Management

Participants will build a talent management vision and plan across their organisation supported by tools to manage every element of that talent journey for the organisation and the people within it. Exploring coaching, professional learning and succession planning, participants will be supported to develop an ethical, inclusive, innovative, and developmental culture.

Module 3
Developing Strategy

Learners will develop the skills to navigate competing demands across budgets, people, technology, and regulation. The module focuses on aligning project plans with strategic objectives, using performance metrics and governance structures to ensure clear accountability and measurable outcomes.

Module 4
Delivering Improvement

This module prepares learners to lead change through innovation and practical delivery. Using tools like A3 Thinking and Voice of the Customer, they’ll design and implement agile, customer-focused improvements that support organisational strategy and enhance service delivery.

Progression Pathways
At your own pace over 12 months
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Fully funded through the apprenticeship levy

As an apprentice, you pay absolutely nothing to join the NCLM, there shouldn’t be a cost to developing yourself as a leader.

The programme is fully funded by your organisation's apprenticeship levy fund, and we can support your employer in accessing it to unlock unlimited leadership development for you and your colleagues.

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It’s not just about a qualification for our employees, but working cohesively to achieve our vision.

Alfie Green
Operations Director
Frequently asked
What support is available throughout the course to help me pass?

You will have access to your own Professional Learning Mentor and a dedicated Senior Leadership Tutor (if you are on the Senior Leadership Programme) throughout the programme. All Associates will also be provided with an online portfolio and Virtual Learning Environment. These will contain literature, videos and podcasts covering leadership and management theory.

I haven't done any formal learning for a long time, does that matter?

The average age of Associates on our programmes is 38 and so most haven't done any formal learning for a while. For this reason our Foundation Module is focussed on getting everyone back into a learning mindset.

Do I need to attend the training in person?

Each module will have face to face workshops that are delivered in various locations throughout England. However, there will also be a virtual option available for each module too in case you are unable attend each module in person. We want to be as flexible as possible for Associates to be able to take part in our courses so it can fit alongside your other commitments.

What qualifications do I need to take an apprenticeship?

This depends on the level of the apprenticeship you are interested in.

Associates for all programmes will need to show their GCSE certificates in English and Maths with a Grade C or will need to take an equivalency programme and exam.

We work hard to ensure everyone who can benefit from our programmes can join where possible so please get in touch so we can understand more about your qualifications and experience and how we can help you with your professional development.

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There is no commitment at this stage. Just the opportunity to learn more about this programme and to ensure you have a place if the programme reaches capacity.

Cost
£20,000
*Fully Funded through the Apprenticeship Levy
Who is it for?
Current and aspiring leaders in schools
Masters level study for teaching and non-teaching staff
Curated cohorts for colleagues of different disciplines and experience
Qualifications
Operations Manager Apprenticeship
Improvement Leader Apprenticeship (Advanced Entry)
PGDip (Leadership and Management) for Masters Progression Pathways
Assessment
4 x End of Module Submissions
Module Portfolios
Strategic Business Proposal
Proposal Presentation
Professional Discussion
Eligibility
Current and aspiring leaders in schools
Masters level study for teaching and non-teaching staff
Curated cohorts for colleagues of different disciplines and experience
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