College of Teaching: Chief Executive

The College of Teaching is the new independent chartered professional body for the teaching profession.

With the Founding Trustees appointed in late 2015 and funding now confirmed, the College has entered its start-up phase and the Trustees are seeking to appoint the College’s first Chief Executive.

The College is committed to the improvement of education through the support of teacher development and recognition of excellence in teaching. It will be led by teachers, enabling the teaching profession to take responsibility for its professional destiny, set its own aspirational standards and help teachers to use research and evidence to improve outcomes for learners.

Working with the Trustees, the Chief Executive will develop the College’s strategic, business and operating plans and lead the development and implementation of the infrastructure to deliver those plans. The Chief Executive will also lead on advocacy for members and the teaching profession and act as the face and voice of the College with the teaching profession, stakeholders and across all media.

Candidates for this role will have a successful track record in a senior leadership role in education or professional bodies/membership organisations and experience of leading service/product development. They will have a strong understanding of the schools’ sector, proven advocacy experience and the ability to influence and inspire at the highest levels.

To find out more please visit the website or contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson: Elliott Rae on 020 7426 3964 or Carolyn Coates on 0121 644 5705 for a confidential discussion.

Closing date: noon on 1st July 2016.

The College of Teaching is fully committed to equality and diversity. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. We are particularly keen to receive applications from women, candidates from a black or ethnic minority background and those with a disability.