Head of Fitness to Practise

£50,870-60,830 per annum plus benefits

The Education Workforce Council (EWC) is the independent regulator, ensuring professionalism and high standards of conduct and competence within the education workforce in Wales. We regulate on behalf of the public and support education professionals in a variety of roles including teachers and support staff, from the foundation phase through to further education, youth work and work-based learning.

Fitness to Practise casework is a core element of the EWC’s regulatory functions. The successful candidate will be accountable for the efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of the Council’s work in this area. 

With extensive experience in a disciplinary or fitness to practise environment, they will have a proven track record as a leader who is used to developing and leading a significant operational function.

The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent analytical and decision-making skills; an eye for detail and well-developed interpersonal and diplomacy skills.

Employee benefits include access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexi-time and 31 days annual leave (excluding 10 bank holidays and privilege days).

For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or to download an application pack visit: https://www.ewc.wales/recruitment

The closing date for applications is 22 July 2020.

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