NCETM Professional Development Lead accreditation is for those who lead professional development for teachers of maths.

What is involved?

The PD Lead Programmes are designed for participants who are working with other teachers to enhance the teaching and learning of maths.

Participants benefit from the equivalent of three one-day workshops (face-to-face and online). Participants will design, lead, review and refine a programme of support for maths teacher professional development, drawing upon a range of evidence-informed models and activity. The completion of an Accreditation Evidence Document, which facilitates critical reflection on participants’ learning over the duration of the programme, is required.

Who can take part?

These phase-specific programmes are for expert teachers of maths (all phases from Early Years to post-16) who have existing commitments and responsibility for designing, leading and evaluating maths teacher professional development, and who will lead maths professional development beyond their own institution.

Learn what's involved in the application process by downloading this Information Sheet.

What will you learn?

• You will develop a refined rationale for the professional development you are leading and for the range of activity within the programme
• You will critically evaluate your own professional development programme against your intended outcomes
• You will identify key principles of maths CPD design and the implications of these for the programme you design 
• You will recognise the key distinction between teachers’ knowledge of maths, and teachers’ knowledge of teaching maths

What is the cost?

The programmes are fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme, so are free to participating schools. There is also a participation grant available on completion.

How to apply

Applications for the 2026/27 programme are now closed.

To express your interest in Professional Development Lead accreditation, starting in 2027/28, please click here.