Ofsted inspector jobs

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You could qualify for this position if you have:

using in a direct manner

Application Made Directly

If you already possess the necessary education, experience, and abilities, you are eligible to submit an application for the position of inspector right now.

You will require:

a university degree in a field such as teaching, child care, or social work

inspection of schools requires qualified teacher status (QTS).

a proven track record of raising the bar for both quality and service

understanding of the work that is up to date, including any recent changes as well as any legislative obligations

To become an HMI, also known as Her Majesty's Inspector, you will need to have at least five years of experience in a leadership role in a field that is relevant to the position, such as being a headmaster or senior management in children's services.

What must be done

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Competence and familiarity

You'll need:

observation and interviewing skills

the capability of conducting quality or performance analyses

the capacity to evaluate situations and make choices in a balanced manner

competencies in leadership and collaboration with others

to do one's work completely and with careful attention to detail.

a capacity for critical thought

active listening skills

great verbal communication skills

should have a sufficient level of skill in the usage of a computer and the most important software packages

What you'll do

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Day-to-day duties

You will work for Ofsted directly as an HMI, which stands for Her Majesty's Inspector, also known as a regulatory inspector. You can have the opportunity to serve as an Ofsted inspector (OI) under contract with the organization. The regulatory tasks and overall responsibilities of an HMI are not carried out by OIs.

You will take on the tasks of lead inspector as well as team inspector when you become an HMI. You'll have responsibilities in at least one of the following areas:

schools

training and educational advancements

services for children and their families

early childhood education and child care

In addition to this, Ofsted has regulatory inspectors working across the early years and children's social care systems. They ensure that the staff, facilities, and support systems are adequate to meet the needs of children and young people in vulnerable situations.

In all jobs, you'll:

Read through the briefings to get yourself organized for the inspections.

Discuss the prior development strategies and the accomplishments realized with the personnel.

Find out what other experts, children, and parents think about the matter.

examine and evaluate the provision of instruction or care in comparison to national standards.

Examine the children's conditions and see how they are growing.

Take notes on what you see and what you hear.

information and proof should be provided during team meetings.

provide in-depth written reports while adhering to stringent time constraints.

provide your comments to the organization that is responsible for education or children's services.

Working environment

You have the option of working from home, as well as at a university or school.

It is possible that you may need to dress formally for the meeting.