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Who is the Associate Academy Principal Programme for?

In order to be considered eligible for the programme, you must:

  • currently be a vice principal, deputy head or senior leader and be able to evidence significant impact in your own academy or school
  • have completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
  • be focused on becoming an academy principal within the next 12–24 months
  • be committed to ongoing professional development and learning
  • be motivated to work with students in a challenging environment
  • have the full support of your current principal or headteacher to engage in this programme (provided in the form of a reference)
  • be able to attend the verification day and six two-day residential learning sessions
  • be willing to complete a placement in another academy during the programme (for a minimum of five days)

Once your application has been received and checked against the above criteria we will invite you to attend a national verification day.

Dates and locations

Should participants need to cancel their place on a development session they will be eligible to pay the venue's cancellation fees.

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility please email associateprincipals@nationalcollege.org.uk.