Principal (headteacher) qualification, accreditation and selection

The UK Perspective

11 April 2023Primary Improvement Team

Supply and demand

• The National Picture

33% of headteachers due to retire in next 5 years

23% of senior leaders also due to retire

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The Journey

Everyone a leader

An option not an imperative

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Middle Leader

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Qualification

• Are you ever truly prepared for headship?

• The National Professional Qualification for Headship

(NPQH)

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Selection

11 April 2023Primary Improvement Team

Selection

First vacancy occurs.......• Governors• Advertising and applying• Shortlist• Selection day(s) - activities

11 April 2023Primary Improvement Team

Matching

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The Journey Continues.....

• Support for new Headteachers

• Opportunities for experienced Headteachers

• (International opportunities)

11 April 2023Primary Improvement Team

Spiritual