Three Members - National Academy for Educational Leadership Wales
- Body
- National Academy for Educational Leadership Wales
- Appointing Department
- Welsh Government
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Currently virtually via MS Teams or anywhere in Wales
- Number of Vacancies
- 3
- Remuneration
- £80 per day [plus travel and other reasonable expenses within reasonable limits].
- Time Requirements
- 1 day a month
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
22/11/2021
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Closed for Applications
22/12/2021 at 16:00
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Panel Sift
11/01/2022
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Final Interview Date
18/02/2022
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Announcement
TBC
Vacancy Description
The Board will be expected to challenge, support and to provide an external perspective and experience. The aim is to have a Board that, overall, has a diverse range of relevant skills and life experiences that will enable it to develop a collective view on issues, providing the stimulus for continuous improvement within the organisation for the benefit of its customers and wider society.
We are therefore looking for a skills based board and a list of specifically required expertise is given below. Board Members will need to provide support and expertise to a relatively new organisation, providing a clear sense of direction and purpose. They will need to develop a strong grasp of the role and remit and potential reach of the National Academy for Educational Leadership (NAEL) and its important role within education reforms in Wales.
All Board members will be expected to:
Provide strategic direction and leadership, driving performance and holding the NAEL to account against its strategic and corporate plans. Ensure propriety, regularity, economy efficiency and effectiveness in the operation of the body and adherence to the 7 principles of public life (the Nolan principles). Together with other Board members, ensure and support the NAEL to fulfil its aims and objectives. Be a champion for the organisation and its aims and objectives. Be a role model for both staff and stakeholders. Work co-operatively to build relationships with all stakeholders and to ensure that stakeholders voice is clearly heard in the running of the NAEL This will include: Scrutinising and monitoring performance against strategic and corporate business plans Providing effective scrutiny and governance in line with best practice Representing the NAEL externally and fostering close working relationships with key stakeholders, including the stakeholder representative group. National Academy for Educational Leadership Seeking to make links to other areas within the education system, ensuring that the NAEL develops in conjunction with education reforms
Person Specification
The skills and experiences we are looking for are set out below. To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment. Essential Criteria
All candidates will need to demonstrate the following:
Excellent analytical skills and intellectual capability with the ability to make decisions and contribute effectively to thinking on both strategic and practical issues; Excellent communication skills with the ability to represent the National Academy for Educational Leadership (NAEL) in public and engage with key stakeholders; The ability to bring fresh ideas to discussions while ensuring the NAEL keeps to its stated aims and has effective governance arrangements Commitment to promoting diversity. Knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the following areas would be desirable: Experience of running a business, public administration at a senior level, working for a charity or being a trustee Interest and knowledge of education in Wales, which may include Youth Work and/or Further Education Knowledge of IT and Technology and its role in professional learning Understanding of Human Resources (which may include experience of promoting equality and diversity or supporting staff wellbeing) Ability to speak Welsh Awareness of Welsh medium issues Applicants able to offer expertise in one or more of these areas should clearly demonstrate this on their application. Applications from individuals with other relevant backgrounds and experiences that will help the Board to learn and grow would also be welcome.
Welsh Language Welsh language skills at the levels detailed below are desirable but not a pre-requisite for appointment. However, all candidates will be expected to show an understanding National Academy for Educational Leadership of the culture and heritage of Wales and a commitment to ensuring that, along with its language, the Welsh context is reflected in the working of the Body.
Understanding – Can understand basic conversations about everyday topics Reading – Can read simple material on everyday topics with understanding Speaking – Can converse in simple work-related conversations Writing – Can write simple work-related correspondence