His Majesty’s Inspector (HMI) - Estyn

His Majesty’s Inspector (HMI)

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We are looking for the brightest and best leaders from all backgrounds to join us in achieving excellence for all learners in Wales. The role of an His Majesty’s Inspector (HMI) is an exciting and varied one that gives you a unique view of education and training in Wales.

Our HMI come from a diverse range of leadership backgrounds in education and training. Whatever path your career has taken so far, you will have a strong track record of improvement with experience of innovating at a strategic level. You will also understand the wider education and training landscape and the role that inspection plays as a force for improvement.

You may for example, be:

  • a senior leader in a secondary school or secondary senior leader in an all-age school
  • a senior leader in a primary school or primary senior leader in an all-age school
  • a director/assistant director of a school improvement service or a school improvement partner
  • a quality manager or leader in a work-based learning apprenticeship provider
  • a vice-principal or director of learning in a further education college
  • a senior leader responsible for Initial Teacher Education provision across a Higher Education Institution partnership

For this recruitment we are looking for people with a background in:

  • Primary Education, where Welsh language skills are desirable
  • Secondary Education – Two posts are available. Welsh language skills are essential for one of these posts and desirable for the other
  • Post-16/Further education colleges, where Welsh language skills are essential
  • Initial Teacher Education, where Welsh language skills are desirable

Qualified teacher status (QTS) is an essential requirement for all posts, except the Post-16/Further education colleges post.

Salary: £73,978 – £86,546 per annum (pay award pending).

Duration: Permanent

Safeguarding – The role of HMI requires an enhanced disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The role will bring you into direct contact with children or vulnerable adults and give you access to material or sensitive information about children and vulnerable adults.

Deadline to apply: 10am 7 January 2026

HMI Information pack
Application form