Leadership Coach

Applications are welcomed from those who hold NPQH and are either:
• a practicing Headteacher in Wales
• a recently retired Headteacher (since September 2023) or
• a previous Headteacher with a level 7 coaching qualification
Key responsibilities of the Leadership Coach are:
• provide ongoing professional coaching to the three participants they directly support
• support the participant in reflection of the 360 assessment and facilitate leadership conversations, based on personal leadership growth
• support the selection of the head ship development project
• to act as a ‘broker’ between the Host School Headteacher and participant to ensure that the participant is given support, time and opportunity to carry out the headship development project and other agreed tasks
The benefits of being a Leadership Coach are:
• high quality professional learning for coaching
• opportunities to share practice across other schools and settings
• professional networking and collaboration opportunities with other leaders in schools across Wales
• access to research and professional learning in leadership
Coaches will be allocated to NPQH Wales participants based on sector, language, geographical need and coach experience
The Leadership Coach will be funded, 23.5 days.

How to apply
If you are interested, the application form can be accessed via Microsoft Forms.

Deadline for applications is 26 January 2026 at 4pm.