Teaching Standards Education Officer

The Role

What you will do

You will have high profile and impact as a key teaching professional ambassador for GTC Scotland externally. You will explore and engage with the teaching profession and partners, educate about our public policies and ensure we implement our standards and accreditation policies so that trust in the teaching profession and GTC Scotland is maintained.

What you will need to be successful

• You have a SCQF level 9 teaching qualification aligning with registration with GTC Scotland. A post-graduate qualification in education (SCQF level 11) is desirable.
• You have evidenced leadership experience in stakeholder engagement and educational partnership working
• You have deep evidenced understanding of Scottish education and the impact on GTC Scotland registrants, partners and the public, as well as an understanding of effective engagement and the impact on the system.
• You are an excellent communicator with strong presentation skills and influencing skills.
• You have high quality written and analytical skills

We don’t expect perfection. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but you share our values and you believe you have the potential to be successful in the role, we encourage you to still apply.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where people can bring their whole selves to work. We want to hire the best person for the role, irrespective of their background. We use a recruitment platform which aims to reduce any unconscious bias.

Working Hours / Pattern

We see this role being based on full time working hours of 35 hours per week, however we would still like to hear from you if you are interested in the role but have alternative needs in relation to working hours or pattern.

Application and Selection Process

1. Apply via the Applied URL link provided (new window) by the closing date of 5.00pm on Monday 5 June 2023.
2. Invites to interview issued by Wednesday 14 June 2023.
3. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21 June 2023 at our office in Edinburgh. We advise you to hold this date in your diary.

If you have a medical condition or other individual need which you believe may affect our interview / assessment arrangements, or your ability to be at your best please, let us know so we can discuss how we can support you and make any adjustments that may be required. For any queries please contact recruitment@gtcs.org.uk