Applications open for £180k Ofsted chief inspector role
Applications have officially opened for the next Ofsted chief inspector, offering a salary range of £170,000-£180,000.
The next chief inspector will take over from Sir Michael Wilshaw, who is set to step down from the role in January 2017, following five years in the role.
The Job description states: “We are seeking an individual with senior experience in education or children’s services, and significant organisational leadership and management skills, who can demonstrate their commitment to the highest standards across Ofsted’s remit and their aptitude for such a high profile and public-facing role.”
There was initial speculation that Education Secretary Nicky Morgan was keen to look overseas to fill the role, however, that has since lost steam as a number of high profile education experts from the US have openly said they would not take the job.
The closing date for applications is 18 March, with interviews scheduled to take place 21 April.
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