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 is involved?

This programme is designed to enable leaders of maths school development to enhance leadership capacity and capability in the schools they support. It will provide 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 delivery changes to their setting's maths provision.

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 is the cost?

The School Development Programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participants and their schools.

How to apply:

Applications for the 2026/27 cohort are now open. For further information and to apply, please head to the NCETM webpage: School Development Lead Programme | NCETM

Please also email charlie.dowse@solentmathshub.org.uk to register your interest in applying for the role with the Solent Maths Hub.