Ofsted opens applications for new chair

Applications are now being welcomed for the new Ofsted chair, following David Hoare’s decision to step down.

The outgoing chair resigned following comments he made about the Isle of Wight, calling it a ‘ghetto’ and suggesting there had been ‘inbreeding’ amongst its population.

Despite offering a quick apology for the comments, the backlash caused Hoare to leave his post on August 23.

Ofsted has now begun advertising the job, which requires two days work a week with a salary of £46,800.

The job description calls for ‘an outstanding individual’ with ‘leadership and Board-level governance experience’, ‘an understanding of the issues and challenges faced by Ofsted in fulfilling its remit’, ‘excellent judgement and sensitivity’, and ‘the stature and communication skills necessary to command respect within and outside Ofsted’.

The closing date for applications is 21 November 2016 and interviews are expected to take place in mid December.