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Scotland.org is the official online portal for all things related to Scotland. The website offers comprehensive information on the country's history, culture, tourism, and business opportunities. From exploring the stunning landscapes, rich heritage and vibrant cities to discovering local events, traditions, and culinary delights, Scotland.org provides a complete overview of what Scotland has to offer. Visitors can also find practical travel tips, resources for studying or working in Scotland, and information on upcoming events and festivals. With beautiful images, informative articles, and helpful links, Scotland.org is the go-to resource for anyone looking to learn more about this fascinating country.
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Overview
Appointment of Convener to the School Closure Review Panels
Scottish Ministers are looking to make an appointment of Convener to the School Closure Review Panels.
Scottish Ministers particularly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics that are currently under-represented on the boards of Public Bodies, such as disabled people, LGBTI+ people, those from black and minority ethnic communities and people aged under
Overview
Appointment of Convener to the School Closure Review Panels
Scottish Ministers are looking to make an appointment of Convener to the School Closure Review Panels.
Scottish Ministers particularly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics that are currently under-represented on the boards of Public Bodies, such as disabled people, LGBTI+ people, those from black and minority ethnic communities and people aged under 50.
About School Closure Review Panels
School Closure Review Panels are independent statutory bodies which have been created to enhance and strengthen the process of local authority school closures in Scotland.
Scottish local authorities proposing to close a school within their area must do so in line with the requirements of the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 (“the 2010 Act”) and it is for the Scottish Ministers to decide whether the authority has met these statutory requirements. The 2010 Act contains the power for Ministers... to “call in” a local authority school closure decision, if there is evidence that the requirements may not have been met.
On 30 March 2015 the School Closure Review Panels took over the responsibility from the Scottish Ministers of reviewing and determining certain local authority school closure decisions. If the Scottish Ministers decide to call in such a local authority decision, they then refer the decision to the Convener of the Panels. The Convener will appoint a Panel of three Panel Members to review and determine the closure decision. The Panel must satisfying itself that, in taking the decision, the local authority has fulfilled its statutory responsibilities and that no material considerations relevant to the decision have been missed.
School Closure Review Panels cannot become involved in any school closures unless and until the matter is called in by the Scottish Ministers.
Skills/Experience Required
Skills
The details of the particular requirements of the role can be found in the Applicant Information Pack (link below).
Remuneration
The current level of remuneration is £226.92 per day (which is non-pensionable). Allowances at rates set centrally for any travel and subsistence costs necessarily incurred on School Closure Review Panel business will be reimbursed.
Term of appointment
The term of appointment will initially be for five years. Appointment may be renewed subject to evidence of effective performance and the on-going work of the School Closure Review Panels.
Time commitment
The role of Convener will typically require a time commitment of around five days per year though further days may be necessary depending on case load or other priorities. Some of this time may be required at short notice – though functions can be delegated to allow for holiday and other personal commitments – although other work, for example training or preparation of the Annual Report is likely to be able to be scheduled around your availability and other commitments.
To Apply: In order for your application to be considered you must complete a two stage process.
For stage one,
For stage two, please download and complete the Application Form which can be found below;
SCRP - Convener - Application Form
For full information on the appointments, please read the Applicant Information Pack (link below).
SCRP - Convener - Application Pack
Please return your completed form to
PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scot
by 5.00 pm on 14 April 2023.
An application pack and full details on this and other public appointments can be found at www.appointed-for-scotland.org/. If you experience any difficulties accessing the website, please contact by telephone on
0300 244 1898 or email pa_applications_mailbox@gov.scot.
Accessibility to public appointments is a fundamental requirement and the public appointments process promotes, demonstrates and upholds equality of opportunity for all applicants. The Scottish Government will always give consideration to disability-related reasonable adjustments that an applicant might request to enable them to demonstrate their merit and participate fully in the selection process. If you require any of the application pack documentation in an alternative format, please Telephone
0300 244 1898 or public.appointments@gov.scot.
Applicants for public appointments must be legally entitled to work in the UK. Please see the applicants’ pack for further information.
Further information about the online application process is attached Public Appointments - Frequently Asked Questions. General information about public appointments and guidance to help you improve your applications is attached www.gov.scot/collections/public-appointments.
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Appointment of Convener to the School Closure Review Panels
Scottish Ministers are looking to make an appointment of Convener to the School Closure Review Panels.
Scottish Ministers particularly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics that are currently under-represented on the boards of Public Bodies, such as disabled people, LGBTI+ people, those from black and minority ethnic communities and people aged under 50.
About School Closure Review Panels
School Closure Review Panels are independent statutory bodies which have been created to enhance and strengthen the process of local authority school closures in Scotland.
Scottish local authorities proposing to close a school within their area must do so in line with the requirements of the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 (“the 2010 Act”) and it is for the Scottish Ministers to decide whether the authority has met these statutory requirements. The 2010 Act contains the power for Ministers... to “call in” a local authority school closure decision, if there is evidence that the requirements may not have been met.
On 30 March 2015 the School Closure Review Panels took over the responsibility from the Scottish Ministers of reviewing and determining certain local authority school closure decisions. If the Scottish Ministers decide to call in such a local authority decision, they then refer the decision to the Convener of the Panels. The Convener will appoint a Panel of three Panel Members to review and determine the closure decision. The Panel must satisfying itself that, in taking the decision, the local authority has fulfilled its statutory responsibilities and that no material considerations relevant to the decision have been missed.
School Closure Review Panels cannot become involved in any school closures unless and until the matter is called in by the Scottish Ministers.
Skills/Experience Required
Skills
The details of the particular requirements of the role can be found in the Applicant Information Pack (link below).
Remuneration
The current level of remuneration is £226.92 per day (which is non-pensionable). Allowances at rates set centrally for any travel and subsistence costs necessarily incurred on School Closure Review Panel business will be reimbursed.
Term of appointment
The term of appointment will initially be for five years. Appointment may be renewed subject to evidence of effective performance and the on-going work of the School Closure Review Panels.
Time commitment
The role of Convener will typically require a time commitment of around five days per year though further days may be necessary depending on case load or other priorities. Some of this time may be required at short notice – though functions can be delegated to allow for holiday and other personal commitments – although other work, for example training or preparation of the Annual Report is likely to be able to be scheduled around your availability and other commitments.
To Apply: In order for your application to be considered you must complete a two stage process.
For stage one,
For stage two, please download and complete the Application Form which can be found below;
SCRP - Convener - Application Form
For full information on the appointments, please read the Applicant Information Pack (link below).
SCRP - Convener - Application Pack
Please return your completed form to
PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scot
by 5.00 pm on 14 April 2023.
An application pack and full details on this and other public appointments can be found at www.appointed-for-scotland.org/. If you experience any difficulties accessing the website, please contact by telephone on
0300 244 1898 or email pa_applications_mailbox@gov.scot.
Accessibility to public appointments is a fundamental requirement and the public appointments process promotes, demonstrates and upholds equality of opportunity for all applicants. The Scottish Government will always give consideration to disability-related reasonable adjustments that an applicant might request to enable them to demonstrate their merit and participate fully in the selection process. If you require any of the application pack documentation in an alternative format, please Telephone
0300 244 1898 or public.appointments@gov.scot.
Applicants for public appointments must be legally entitled to work in the UK. Please see the applicants’ pack for further information.
Further information about the online application process is attached Public Appointments - Frequently Asked Questions. General information about public appointments and guidance to help you improve your applications is attached www.gov.scot/collections/public-appointments.
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