Published date: 5 January 2016
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
London
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
1296
Published date
5 January 2016
Closing date
22 January 2016
Contract start date
7 March 2016
Contract end date
3 March 2017
Contract type
Not applicable
Procedure type
Other:
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The Department for Education is looking to appoint classroom teachers to a Teacher Reference Group that will act as an advisory body for Ministers and policy makers. If you are interested in this opportunity to make a lasting contribution to new and existing education policy in England you can download the full advertisement, information pack and application form from the 'Attachments' section or contact Recruitment.TRG@education.gsi.gov.uk to request further information and the application form. The deadline to submit a complete application is 12noon Friday 22 January.
More information
Attachments
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- 1296 TRG information pack.docx
- Information Pack
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- 1296 TRG application form.docx
- Application Form
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- 1296 Teacher Reference Group members 6.1.2016.doc
- Advertisement
Additional text
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Time Commitment
The term of appointment is for one year initially, with the opportunity to extend up to three years. Members will be expected to attend five one-day meetings per year at the Department's offices in London, for which preparation time will be required. In addition to attending meetings, members will be expected to provide high quality and relevant contributions to policy development in the Department by responding to commissions via email or participating in workshops or focus groups.
Additional information
This is a voluntary, unpaid post. Standard travel expenses will be reimbursed after each meeting and supply cover can be reimbursed to schools when necessary. Interviews will take place in February 2016, and the group's first meeting will be held at the Department for Education's London offices in early March.
How to Apply
If you are interested then please download the Information Pack and Application Form from the Attachments section and submit your application, with a brief CV, to Recruitment.TRG@education.gsi.gov.uk by 12 noon Friday 22 January, stating your name in the subject header. If you have any questions about the role or your application, please use the email address above.
We welcome appplications from all teachers irrespective of their gender; religious belief; disability; age; sexual orientation; whether they are unmarried, married or in a civil partnership; or whether they have undergone or are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
About the buyer
Address
Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
England
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Closing: 22 January 2016