How much do Ofsted inspectors get paid?

For any quality assurance reports you work on, you will receive £35 per report, up to £210 per day. A full day is likely to include the quality assurance of an average of 6 inspection outputs and summary evidence. If you work on a complaint investigation, you will be paid £325.

What’s the difference between HMI and Ofsted?

What’s the difference between an HMI and an Ofsted Inspector? Her Majesty’s Inspector is a professional inspector who is approved by and is a civil servant. An Ofsted Inspector has been recruited to do a number of inspections in addition to their day jobs.

Who are the Ofsted inspectors?

Ofsted inspectors visit, inspect and report on the quality of places of education and learning, and children’s social care services.

What triggers a Section 5 Ofsted inspection?

From January 2018, we will convert a short inspection to a section 5 inspection (normally within 48 hours) if there are serious concerns about safeguarding, behaviour or the quality of education.

Is it hard to become an Ofsted inspector?

The training to become an inspector is rigorous. Applicants must first register their interest before completing a “formal expression of interest” document. They must then successfully complete a written task to make it to the second stage of training and selection.

Is it good to work for Ofsted?

73% of Ofsted employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Ofsted 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

How much does a HMI earn?

The salary you could expect for this role will likely be between GBP34,000 – 48,000 per annum, for the 2 / 3 days, which is based on a GBP77,000 – 84,900 salary full time. The trust are looking to recruit through Teaching Personnel, however, the role is likely to become permanent straight away if offered the position.

How much does an early years Ofsted inspector earn?

We offer a generous salary, starting at £70,500 rising quickly to £75,500 after probation, paid travel and expenses, an excellent pension, generous holiday entitlement of 32.5 days and in-year performance rewards along with other attractive benefits.

Do Ofsted inspect schools with a new headteacher?

Short inspections of primary schools may be carried out by a single inspector. The lead inspector must meet with the headteacher and/or senior leadership team at the beginning of the inspection. They must also meet with the headteacher periodically throughout the inspection.

Can you refuse an Ofsted inspection?

If providers have concerns about the timing of their inspection or visit, they can request a deferral. We will judge every request on its own merits, in line with this policy. A request for a deferral, even if it is refused, will never have an impact on how we view a provider on inspection.

Why Ofsted is wrong?

Ofsted’s claims that its new inspection framework has reduced teacher and leader stress and excessive workload are shown for the falsehoods they are by the findings of new NEU research: 77 per cent of around 10,000 teachers who responded reported that they are required to submit “book scrutiny” to their leadership …