Chief Executive - Chief Inspector
Independent Schools Inspectorate
London
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2020
Job overview
The ISI is an important part of the regulatory process for independent schools, assuring high standards of education and pupil welfare and seeking to build on the knowledge gained thorough inspection to share best practice, both within the independent sector and through closer working with the maintained and academy sectors. We are a mission driven organisation, and safeguarding children is at the heart of everything we do, so they can reach their full potential and thrive in an ever-changing world.
We now seek an outstanding individual to fulfil the new role of Chief Executive - Chief Inspector, which brings together two previously separate roles. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the ISI in the next stage of its journey at a time of unprecedented challenge for schools. The appointee will assure the independence of inspection judgements while promoting open and collaborative relationships with a diversity of stakeholders. This is a strategic role, with the opportunity to work across the education sector to ensure shared learning, influence policy and have a voice in the debate about the future direction of independent education in the UK and internationally.
We seek candidates with proven records of success in people and strategic leadership gained in educational, charitable or commercial settings. Prior experience should include change management and a record of taking an organisation to the next level of performance while fostering an ethos of teamwork. We are also committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work and this will be a key part of the role. The successful candidate will also offer excellent communication and interpersonal skills, commerciality and a record of innovation and creativity. Knowledge of - and passion for - the education sector is essential, gained either as a Headteacher and / or Inspector, or as a commercial education leader.
Completed applications should be uploaded at https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/, quoting reference number 4824.
The closing date for applications is 08:30 BST on Thursday 15 October 2020.
ISI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the Board expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.
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About Independent Schools Inspectorate
- Independent Schools Inspectorate
- CAP House, 9 - 12 Long Lane
- London
- EC1A 9HA
- United Kingdom
The Independent Schools Inspectorate is an independent, expert organisation appointed by the Secretary of State for Education to conduct high-quality inspections against the regulations for independent schools in England. These regulations are The Independent School Standards and are set by Parliament. All independent schools in England must meet these Standards and we report to the Department for Education on the extent to which these Standards are met. For schools providing pupil accommodation, we also inspect against additional requirements set out in the National Minimum Standards (NMS) for Boarding Compliance and against the Early years inspection framework where relevant. All inspection reports are published on the ISI website. The Department for Education sets out detailed requirements that all independent inspectorates must meet in order to retain continued approval.
There are approximately 2,300 independent schools in England, and ISI inspects those which are members of the associations which make up the Independent Schools Council (approximately 1,300 schools). The remaining schools are inspected by Ofsted. The schools we inspect tend to be the larger independent schools; over 85% of pupils in independent education in England attend schools inspected by ISI. The schools we inspect vary greatly in character, from small day schools to large boarding schools, single sex, specialist schools like music and dance schools and schools with a specific religious ethos.
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