Support for maths leaders whose role is to lead change in a school or group of schools other than their own

What is involved?

This programme is designed to enable leaders of maths school development to enhance leadership capacity and capability in the schools they support. Participants benefit from regional support through workshops (face-to-face, run regionally across England, and online), practice development activities, and an online community.

Participants design and lead a school development initiative, aimed at supporting the development of school and subject leaders, as they explore, prepare and deliver changes to their setting’s maths provision.

Who can take part?

The programme is for colleagues working with school and subject leaders in a school or group of schools other than their own. It will benefit those with significant experience of developing maths leadership capacity, or those newer to the role. Usually, participants will have completed the NCETM PD Lead Programme and have some experience of working directly with senior leaders outside of their own setting.

Participants must commit to the full programme and will need the support of the headteacher of their own school and/or MAT.

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

What will you learn?

• You will develop your knowledge of a range of maths school development strategies and how to use them effectively
• You will strengthen your knowledge of the evidence base that underpins school development
• You will work alongside senior and subject leaders to support sustainable implementation and build capacity
• You will improve the skills and self-awareness required in the role of school development lead

What you need to know

This programme is for colleagues working alongside leaders to bring about change in a school or group of schools other than their own. An ongoing commitment to lead school development of maths in a school other than your own is an essential requirement.

To gain the accreditation, participants must meet the criteria including attending the full schedule of events which take place online and face-to-face over the equivalent of three days. They must also record planning, evaluation, and reflections in an Accreditation Evidence Document (AED).

What is the cost?

The School Development Lead programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme and is free to state-funded schools. There is also a participation grant available on completion.

How to apply

Applications for 2026/27 have now closed.

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