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About the College

We are the world's first national leadership centre that's entirely dedicated to the education sector. Since 2000, we've been providing professional and practical support for England's current and future school leaders.

We believe that all children have the potential to become successful learners. That schools can create and sustain the confidence and energy to prepare children for the future and that leadership has a central role to play in the transformation of education.

So it's our aim to deliver a range of programmes to the talented people who run our country's schools. Our goal? To give them the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to transform the quality of learning for every student.

We're already making a difference. According to a survey of over 1500 heads by independent research agency RBA Research, 71 per cent of heads believe that NCSL is having a positive impact on education.

We've only just begun. We want to introduce even more creativity, flexibility and innovation to the way we think and work. That's why we look for high calibre, ambitious people to join us.

Read about the departments below to discover which of our teams could best suit your own individual skills, ambitions and experience.

Corporate Services

Supporting the work of the College as a whole is our wide-ranging Corporate Services department, made up of the following teams.

Our finance team ensures we meet the high standards of accountability expected when dealing with public funds - through payments, accounting, policy-making, compliance and assets management.
Our human resources team works to ensure we're an employer of excellence that has the range and calibre of staff needed to deliver our ambitious goals. They're dedicated to sharing best practice and promoting effective and supportive team working.
Our procurement team not only meets the day-to-day buying needs of the College, but also oversees tendering processes, contract management, purchase orders and project work. They also manage the contractor responsible for facilities and services at our Learning and Conference Centre.
Our information and communications team ensures that everyone who works for us has the ICT they need to do their job effectively. Their responsibilities include training staff, providing equipment and overseeing contracted services including help desk facilities.

Leadership Programmes

NCSL offers a wide range of programmes for teachers at all stages of their leadership career, from subject leaders to experienced heads. The teams working on our leadership programmes act as a catalyst for change and improved performance in individuals and in the schools they serve.

Marketing and Communications

Our Marketing and Communications team work to maintain and promote the reputation of our organisation, activities and services. Their work encompasses advertising, publications, copywriting, public relations and event organisation and includes both strategic and tactical work.

Networked Learning

The Networked Learning Communities Programme brings together more than 500 schools from across England to work together through a system of pioneering networks. Our team of facilitators, researchers, writers and consultants ensure these schools learn from one another, promote innovation and share best practice.

E-learning, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and Management Information Systems (MIS)

These specialist teams provide expertise and practical support in all aspects of ICT and e-learning. The teams work collaboratively across the College and are made up of ICT professionals with experience in the public and commercial sectors.

Research

Our Research group aims to develop knowledge about school leadership and actively engage with the profession. Working with practitioners and leading academics, they research issues at the forefront of educational practice. With a growing international reputation for their work, they co-ordinate a large number of events throughout the year including conferences and seminars.

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