Educationalist Board Member (Secondary Education)

The School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) is an independent body which makes recommendations to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Education on the pay and conditions of school teachers in England.

The STRB makes recommendation based on evidence gathered from a range of sources, including inputs from Government and organisations representing schools and teachers. Members also visit schools to help develop their understanding of relevant issues.

In addition to providing recommendations on annual pay awards for teachers and school leaders, the STRB has been asked to report on a variety of matters in recent years that impact the remuneration, terms and conditions of teachers.

Further information on the STRB is available at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/school-teachers-review-body

The STRB is now seeking to fill a vacancy: a Secondary Educationalist

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following criteria:

• Experience of providing effective leadership at a senior level within a maintained secondary school or within a multi-academy trust including one or more secondary schools.
• A good knowledge and understanding of pay, remuneration, performance management, labour market and reward issues and a strong understanding of the policy, financial and operational constraints that impact on remuneration decisions.
• The ability to analyse and interpret a large amount of complex and sensitive information, providing insight and a working knowledge over the impact of any potential decisions on the workforce.
• An ability to communicate effectively in collective decision making, assessing/debating conflicting opinions across a wide range of perspectives and attitudes to form a coherent set of recommendations.

It is desirable for candidates to also demonstrate:

• A successful track record in change and transformation.

Appointment

This position will provide an influential and intellectually stimulating challenge for the right individual, who will contribute to the recruitment, retention and motivation of an effective teacher workforce. As a member of the STRB you will bring your own expertise, alongside a high degree of analytical ability, strong communication skills and, ideally, an appreciation of public sector reward issues.

The time commitment for this position is approximately 30 days per year, for which an attendance allowance of £450 per day is payable, no additional fee is paid for any time spent in preparation or travelling.

This is a ministerial appointment and will initially be for up to three years.

The closing date for applications is 3 January 2025.

The chair of the review body, Mike Aldred will be talking to interested applicants on Monday, 11 November between 14:00 and 15:00

please email STRB.PCMAILBOX@education.gov.uk to secure you place

*Please note: There are currently four vacancies on the review body under two role types (3 x Generalists and 1 x Secondary Educationalist). Candidates are able to apply for both roles, should they wish, but separate applications must be submitted to the individual vacancy listings. Applications will then be assessed separately under the relevant role criteria.

Please visit the public appointments website for full details of these vacancies and information on how to apply, available via the ‘Apply’ button above.

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