Professional Development Lead Programmes
Become an NCETM accredited PD Lead
"One of the main criteria for successful PD is that it stimulates new thinking – this certainly did that for me. Very thought provoking and inspiring."
NCETM Professional Development Lead accreditation is designed for those who lead professional development for teachers of maths.
Applications are open for 2026/27
Please read this page and the Information Sheet carefully before applying. The application link is towards the bottom of the page.
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 is involved?
The PD Lead Programme is designed for participants who are working with other teachers to enhance 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.
What will you learn?
- You will develop a refined rationale for the Professional Development you are leading and for the range of professional 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
Participants will also have the opportunity to gain an academic award (PG Cert) for completing an enhanced version of the programme, which will be available for an additional fee.
What is the cost?
The Professional Development Lead Programmes are fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so are free to participants and their schools.
Apply now
Applications are open for 2026/27. Please make sure you read the Information Sheet carefully before you apply, and contact your local Maths Hub with any queries. The application window closes on 23 April 2026.