
NPQ Executive Leadership
AT A GLANCE
Programme
Events
2x2 Day Residentials
5 Face-to-Face/Online Events
Total
Language
Cost of Programme
25000 + VAT
Aims of the Programme
NPQEL equips participants with the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts for successful executive leadership within a collaborative, professionally challenging and open learning environment. Participants cover key learning across: Trust culture, teaching, curriculum and assessment, behaviour, SEND, professional development, organisational management, implementation, partnerships, governance and accountability
Target Audience
School leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, an executive headteacher or have a school trust CEO role with responsibility for leading several schools.
Strengthen your ability to lead others effectively, using practical approaches that translate directly into day-to-day school leadership.
Deepen your understanding of how schools improve, with a focus on using research and evidence to inform your actions
Gain space to step back from operational demands, allowing you to think critically about your leadership approach and future direction

Grow in confidence when taking on new challenges, supported by a clearer sense of purpose and leadership direction. Open up opportunities for career progression, supported by a recognised qualification valued across a wide range of educational settings.
Whole-School Practice (For Schools)
Create a more unified leadership approach, where leaders work with shared clarity and consistency across the organisation.
Improve the quality of teaching and learning over time, through structured, evidence-informed development Equip staff to respond effectively to change, ensuring leadership decisions are thoughtful, timely, and impactful Develop a team that actively evaluates and adapts practice, leading to meaningful improvements for pupils and staff. Ensure leadership capacity is sustained and grown, reducing reliance on individuals and building long-term organisational strength

“The course has given me a deeper understanding of effective leadership and I now feel more equipped to apply this knowledge in practice. I also appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals, exchanging ideas and learning from different perspectives, particularly during the residential events.
– Headteacher
UCL IOE are Number 1 in the world for Education for the 13th year in a row and rated Outstanding by Oftsed. Infinite Learning is UCL’s largest International Delivery Partner
Since 2016, we have taken over 4000 participants through various iterations of the NPQs. We are based in Dubai and have a team dedicated to the running and delivery of the NPQs
All our facilitators and guest speakers are practicing senior leaders in GCC schools. They have extensive knowledge and experience, enabling them to contextualise the programme content effectively, thus enriching the face-to-face experience for participants
Our delivery model is fully blended and offers face-to-face days at all levels, either virtually or in-school. An in-school implementation project remains an integral part of our delivery model, ensuring all stakeholders (participants, colleagues, students and the school as a whole) really benefit from the programme.
In partnership with The University of Birmingham Dubai, your NPQ with Infinite Learning can earn you up to 60 MA credits towards a 180-credit MA in Education. This allows you to complete your Masters in a shorter timeframe and only pay for the remaining university credits Masters Credits
Residential 1
Leadership Audit
Online Self-directed Study
Peer Learning Group 1
Formative Assessment Task
Mentor Check-in
Registration
Leadership Audit
Online Self-directed Study
Peer Learning Group 2
Face to Face 1
Peer Learning Group 3
Formative Assessment Task
Mentor Check-in
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Leadership Audit
Online Self-directed Study
Peer Learning Group 4
Formative Assessment Task Mentor Check-in Residential 2
Apply at www.infinitelearning.ae/course/npq-executive-leadership Email samrina@infinitelearning.ae for more information.