The Department of Education has launched a public appointments competition to appoint members to the Boards of the Comhairle na Gaelscolaĺochta (CnaG) and the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE).
CnaG is a non-statutory body that receives its core funding from the Department of Education (DE). It promotes Irish-medium education and performs a wide range of roles in facilitating the development of Irish medium education.
NICIE is a non-departmental public body sponsored and supported by DE. It promotes integrated education and performs a wide range of roles in facilitating the development of integrated education in Northern Ireland.
The member’s role is to contribute to the development of the organisation’s strategy; ensuring that it is consistent with the Minister’s priorities and the Department’s aims and objectives; and to challenge and work for consensus in the decision making processes of the Board.
Applications are welcome from a wide range of people who have an interest in public service, particularly from women, people with a disability, young people and people from minority ethnic groups for these positions. A Guaranteed Interview Scheme is in place for those applicants with a disability.
Details on the selection criteria, the role responsibilities and time commitment are set out in the Information Booklet which is part of the application pack. Further information is available on the DE website – https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/public-appointment-opportunities.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00pm BST on Friday 5 July 2024.
Notes to editors:
- The competition will reflect the principles and practices of the Commissioner for Public Appointments (CPANI) Code of Practice. The appointments will be made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.
- Application packs can be made in a different format e.g. Irish or large print. Requests for documents in alternative formats can be made by contacting the Department at: egt1@education-ni.gov.uk. CVs and late applications will not be accepted.
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