Associate Inspectors of Education

Published 25/06/2024.  Last updated 25/06/2024

Overview

We are currently seeking applications for Associate Inspectors of Education. The posts are on a part-time, pro rata basis and will be based throughout Scotland, although base location can be flexible.

Associate Inspectors make an important contribution to our inspection programmes, drawing on their experience as educators, their specialist skills, and their educational and system knowledge

Inspections and other scrutiny activities are independent and impartial. Associate Inspectors work alongside HM Inspectors to observe practice at first-hand, engage in professional dialogue and report objectively on the quality of education and capacity to improve. A core focus of the role is to promote improvement as well as providing assurance to stakeholders on the quality of education.

Associate Inspectors work as part of inspection teams to carry out external evaluation across a range of sectors and specific themes as part of national thematic work.

Associate Inspectors are privileged to have the opportunity to observe practice and engage with stakeholders throughout Scotland. As such, they are required to undertake travel, which may include regularly staying overnight away from home.

We are currently seeking applications Associate Inspectors with a background in the following sectors:

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Early learning and childcare

Location

Various locations across Scotland

Closing Date

Friday 26th July 2024

Interview and Assessment: July - August 2024

How to Apply

To apply please submit a CV outlining your relevant skills and experience for the role (no more than 2 sides of A4) and a personal statement (of no more than 750 words). When considering how your experience relates to the role, please tailor your CV and personal statement to reflect the role and the essential skills/criteria as described in the job description/person specification.

Additional Information

This is part-time, pro rata role, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Associate Inspector of Education at this pivotal time in Scottish education. Working as an Associate Inspector is an exciting and varied role that gives a national perspective of quality and improvement in education from early learning and childcare to adult learning. Working with stakeholders, you will play a vital role in supporting improvement in Scottish education for the benefit of learners.

For information regarding this post please contact gillian.ritchie@educationscotland.gov.scot

Scottish Government's ambition is to be a world leading, diverse employer where people can be themselves at work. We want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot

As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.

Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors.

The main responsibility of an Associate Inspector is to support improvement in standards and quality in education through external evaluation and inspection activities, identifying and disseminating highly effective practice and building capacity to support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and analyse information, including statistical data, from a wide range of sources.
  • Observe learning at first hand and review documentation.
  • Speak with learners.
  • Engage in professional discussions with practitioners, stakeholders, and senior managers.
  • Identify and promote highly effective practice.
  • Lead on aspects of an inspection and draft sections of the inspection report
  • Work closely with HM Inspectors to support the production of reports to inform stakeholders of the overall quality and strengths in key aspects of education and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Maintain a high level of awareness of current and developing policy and practice in specific aspects of education provision.
  • Engage in appropriate professional learning and development to build and maintain professional knowledge and expertise.
  • Take account of equality and diversity in all aspects of work, model good practice in challenging discrimination and promoting equality to encourage positive outcomes across all education aspects and services.
  • Significant experience of working in a learning and teaching and/or leadership capacity within education with a passion for making a difference for children and a proven positive impact on improving outcomes for learners.
  • High quality interpersonal skills, confidence in dealing with a range of contacts and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Excellent skills in analysis, evaluation, and communication.
  • Strong understanding of emerging developments and changes in education and inspection and the ability to keep up to date across all aspects of Scottish education.

Communication and engagement: Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Considering the needs of diverse audiences, appropriate media, and the role of technology in contributing to enhanced communications. They converse with a wide range of stakeholders. In all oral communication the message has to be clear and unambiguous.

Developing and applying professional knowledge: Continue to develop expertise and knowledge, both within their specialism and in wider areas of education.

Improving performance: Being clear about objectives and priorities and focusing on results. Promoting change and making improvements that help the organisation, and the education system, achieve its goals.

Analysis and use of evidence: Ability to use relevant evidence, recognising validity and limitations, in reaching professional judgements and providing related support.
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Associate Inspectors of Education

Published 25/06/2024.  Last updated 25/06/2024

Overview

We are currently seeking applications for Associate Inspectors of Education. The posts are on a part-time, pro rata basis and will be based throughout Scotland, although base location can be flexible.

Associate Inspectors make an important contribution to our inspection programmes, drawing on their experience as educators, their specialist skills, and their educational and system knowledge

Inspections and other scrutiny activities are independent and impartial. Associate Inspectors work alongside HM Inspectors to observe practice at first-hand, engage in professional dialogue and report objectively on the quality of education and capacity to improve. A core focus of the role is to promote improvement as well as providing assurance to stakeholders on the quality of education.

Associate Inspectors work as part of inspection teams to carry out external evaluation across a range of sectors and specific themes as part of national thematic work.

Associate Inspectors are privileged to have the opportunity to observe practice and engage with stakeholders throughout Scotland. As such, they are required to undertake travel, which may include regularly staying overnight away from home.

We are currently seeking applications Associate Inspectors with a background in the following sectors:

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Early learning and childcare

Location

Various locations across Scotland

Closing Date

Friday 26th July 2024

Interview and Assessment: July - August 2024

How to Apply

To apply please submit a CV outlining your relevant skills and experience for the role (no more than 2 sides of A4) and a personal statement (of no more than 750 words). When considering how your experience relates to the role, please tailor your CV and personal statement to reflect the role and the essential skills/criteria as described in the job description/person specification.

Additional Information

This is part-time, pro rata role, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Associate Inspector of Education at this pivotal time in Scottish education. Working as an Associate Inspector is an exciting and varied role that gives a national perspective of quality and improvement in education from early learning and childcare to adult learning. Working with stakeholders, you will play a vital role in supporting improvement in Scottish education for the benefit of learners.

For information regarding this post please contact gillian.ritchie@educationscotland.gov.scot

Scottish Government's ambition is to be a world leading, diverse employer where people can be themselves at work. We want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot

As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.

Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors.

The main responsibility of an Associate Inspector is to support improvement in standards and quality in education through external evaluation and inspection activities, identifying and disseminating highly effective practice and building capacity to support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and analyse information, including statistical data, from a wide range of sources.
  • Observe learning at first hand and review documentation.
  • Speak with learners.
  • Engage in professional discussions with practitioners, stakeholders, and senior managers.
  • Identify and promote highly effective practice.
  • Lead on aspects of an inspection and draft sections of the inspection report
  • Work closely with HM Inspectors to support the production of reports to inform stakeholders of the overall quality and strengths in key aspects of education and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Maintain a high level of awareness of current and developing policy and practice in specific aspects of education provision.
  • Engage in appropriate professional learning and development to build and maintain professional knowledge and expertise.
  • Take account of equality and diversity in all aspects of work, model good practice in challenging discrimination and promoting equality to encourage positive outcomes across all education aspects and services.
  • Significant experience of working in a learning and teaching and/or leadership capacity within education with a passion for making a difference for children and a proven positive impact on improving outcomes for learners.
  • High quality interpersonal skills, confidence in dealing with a range of contacts and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Excellent skills in analysis, evaluation, and communication.
  • Strong understanding of emerging developments and changes in education and inspection and the ability to keep up to date across all aspects of Scottish education.

Communication and engagement: Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Considering the needs of diverse audiences, appropriate media, and the role of technology in contributing to enhanced communications. They converse with a wide range of stakeholders. In all oral communication the message has to be clear and unambiguous.

Developing and applying professional knowledge: Continue to develop expertise and knowledge, both within their specialism and in wider areas of education.

Improving performance: Being clear about objectives and priorities and focusing on results. Promoting change and making improvements that help the organisation, and the education system, achieve its goals.

Analysis and use of evidence: Ability to use relevant evidence, recognising validity and limitations, in reaching professional judgements and providing related support.
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