Appointment of members (general interest – teacher) to the Belfast Education and Library Board

The Department of Education invites applications from serving teachers in grant-aided schools for membership to the Belfast Education and Library Board. One post is available and applicants must be serving teachers in grant-aided schools in the Belfast Board area.

Eligibility:  The Department encourages applications from serving teachers across all grant-aided school sectors in the Belfast Board.

Time Commitment and Remuneration:  Board members are expected to make a time commitment of approximately 25 to 30 hours per month, including evening meetings and public occasions. Members receive payments by way of attendance allowances or financial loss allowances in relation to their Board Member duties.

Term of Appointment:  The term of the appointment is expected to be for the transitional period until the Education and Skills Authority is established.

Application Process:  Applicants will be required to complete a short application form demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria for appointment. An eligibility sift of application forms received will be carried out. All eligible candidates will be invited to a ‘Conversation with a Purpose’ to validate their suitability for the post following which the Minister of Education will decide on who should be appointed.

The application form and further information, including the eligibility criteria for the post, is available by contacting the Department’s Education Governance Team (telephone (028) 9127 9461 or email egppt@deni.gov.uk).

Closing date:  The closing date for applications is Friday 11 November 2011.

Equality of Opportunity:  The Department is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people irrespective of religious belief, political opinion, race, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or whether or not they have dependants.