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After completing the Leadership in Teaching assessments, learners qualify for a CPD QS accredited certificate from One Education.
The certificate is available in two formats: a PDF version for £9 or a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Leadership in Teaching
Improve your work enthusiasm and gain confidence in your own abilities, leading the young generation for a better future by gaining exceptional leadership in teaching skills.
Leadership in Teaching
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Overview of Leadership in Teaching
This leadership in teaching course provides leadership training for educators, developing teacher leadership skills through instructional, transformational and strategic leadership approaches, supporting confident decision-making, collaboration and professional growth within schools.
Covering teacher leadership courses essentials, learners explore mentoring, stress management, pedagogical leadership, ethical leadership and inclusive leadership. The course strengthens leadership training for teachers managing teams, wellbeing, SEN awareness and classroom improvement.
Designed as a flexible leadership course for teachers online, this programme builds distributed, servant and visionary leadership skills. Ideal for teaching leadership courses, it supports progression through practical insight, collaboration and effective educational leadership.
Learning Outcomes of Leadership in Teaching
- Understand key leadership theories and their application within educational settings.
- Develop effective communication and decision-making skills for teacher leadership roles.
- Lead classroom and school initiatives that support positive learning environments.
- Apply practical strategies to motivate, guide, and support teaching colleagues.
- Manage stressors in schools using structured leadership and wellbeing approaches.
- Use mentoring techniques to develop teaching quality and professional growth.
- Evaluate the impact of leadership practices on teaching standards and student outcomes.
- Achieve a CPD-accredited Leadership in Teaching certificate to support career progression.
Method Of Assessment
A multiple-choice exam tests understanding at the end of each module, with automatic results provided through the system. A minimum score of 60% is required to pass.
learners may complete a reflective written assignment focused on teacher leadership practices. This task allows learners to demonstrate critical thinking and practical insight, with personalised feedback provided to support professional development.
Certification
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Learners also have the option to order a Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Certificate as additional proof of achievement. The QLS Endorsed Certificate can be delivered by post for £89, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
Endorsement
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Why Study This Leadership in Teaching?
Effective leadership is increasingly essential in modern education, where teachers are expected to guide change, support colleagues, and contribute to whole-school improvement. Strong teacher leadership plays a key role in improving teaching quality, staff collaboration, and student outcomes across educational settings.
Studying Leadership in Teaching develops core leadership skills, builds confidence in decision-making, and strengthens professional influence within schools. CPD certification demonstrates commitment to career development and supports progression into leadership, mentoring, and coordination roles within education.
Course Duration
The Leadership in Teaching course includes a total learning time of 2 weeks and 1 day. The programme is fully online and self-paced, allowing learners to progress flexibly and complete the course in line with their personal schedule and study preferences.
Requirements
The Leadership in Teaching course has accessible and flexible entry requirements. Learners should have an interest in education, teaching practice, or leadership development within learning environments. A basic understanding of classroom settings and professional communication is beneficial. The course is delivered fully online and can be accessed from any internet-enabled device, allowing learners to study independently, at their own pace, and around existing commitments.
Career Path
- Teacher Leader / Lead Practitioner: £32,000 – £48,000 per year
- Head of Department / Subject Lead: £35,000 – £55,000 per year
- Assistant Headteacher: £45,000 – £65,000 per year
- Deputy Headteacher: £55,000 – £75,000 per year
- Instructional Coach / Teaching & Learning Lead: £38,000 – £58,000 per year
- School Improvement Lead / Education Consultant: £40,000 – £70,000 per year
Frequently Asked Questions
Leadership in teaching focuses on influencing, guiding, and supporting learners, colleagues, and school communities to improve teaching quality, student outcomes, and overall educational effectiveness.
This course is suitable for teachers, teaching assistants, mentors, SEN staff, aspiring middle leaders, and educators looking to develop leadership confidence and influence within educational settings.
No prior leadership experience is required. The course is designed to support both new and aspiring teacher leaders, as well as experienced educators seeking to strengthen leadership skills.
Leadership skills help teachers communicate effectively, manage challenges, mentor others, promote collaboration, and create positive learning environments that support student engagement and progress.
Yes. Leadership in teaching applies to classroom leadership, mentoring, curriculum development, pastoral roles, and collaborative teamwork, not only formal management positions.
Learners develop communication, decision-making, mentoring, stress management, problem-solving, and reflective practice skills relevant to modern educational environments.
Course Curriculum
| Leadership in Teaching | |||
| Module 01: An introduction to Leadership in Teaching | 00:24:00 | ||
| Module 02: Teacher Leadership | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 03: The Skills of Teacher Leadership | 00:32:00 | ||
| Module 4: What Teacher Leaders Need to Know | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 05: Stressors and Stress Management in Schools | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 06: Mentoring as part of effective leadership | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 07: Effects of Good Mentoring on Quality of Teaching | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 08: Main Areas of Activity in Teacher leadership | 00:39:00 | ||
| Module 09: Mental Health in the Workplace | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 10: Understanding Mental Health in Children | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 11: Understanding SEN in children | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 12: Confidentiality and legislation | 00:25:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Leadership in Teaching | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Leadership in Teaching | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Leadership in Teaching | 2 weeks, 1 day | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
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