Professorial Appointments Board

We are now establishing a Professorial Appointments Board to support the recruitment of the College’s first Professors of Teaching. The Board will play a central role in shaping the future of the teaching profession by ensuring that appointments are rigorous, transparent and rooted in professional values. The Board will:

define the selection criteria for the Professors of Teaching
oversee the process of recruiting the Professors of Teaching
make recommendations for appointments to the role of Professors of Teaching.

Applications will open on 5th March 2026, and will close on 14th May 2026. Terms of office will begin in September 2026.

“As the professional association for teachers, we continue to seek ways to raise the voice of the sector. Professors of Teaching will add richness and depth to that work. It is an honour to be part of the important role of the Professorial Appointments Board, ensuring our Professors represent the best in education research and innovation in the UK and globally.”

Liz Gregory

Co-President Elect, Chartered College of Teaching's Council

“This is an exciting moment for the Chartered College. Professors of Teaching will be key voices in the sector, taking ownership of excellence in the profession, and elevating classroom expertise. The role of the Professorial Appointments Board is critical in ensuring that our first Professors are of the highest calibre, chosen by the profession for the profession.”

Dame Alison Peacock

CEO, Chartered College of Teaching

How to apply for a position on the Professorial Appointments Board

We invite you to apply if you have any of the following essential experience:

A professor or of equivalent standing in schools or in the higher education sector, or a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching
Evidence of publications
Have been awarded a Masters, PhD or Chartered Teacher Status
Experience of teaching in a relevant setting as defined in the Membership Handbook (an early years, school, college or further education setting (0-19) and includes out-of-school settings such as Pupil referral Units and Young Offenders’ Institutions)
Have made a contribution to the evidence base of teaching and learning or achieving substantial and positive impact of their research in the UK
You will understand the role of the Professorial Appointments Board and its responsibilities in relation to appointing Professors of Teaching.

To apply, please email your CV and a statement (a maximum of two sides of A4) to PAB@chartered.college by the closing date. The statement should cover:

why you think you should be appointed to the Professorial Appointments Board
your motivation for applying
your support for, and commitment to, the mission of the Chartered College of Teaching
your understanding of the role of the Professorial Appointments Board
your experience and skills.

The Chartered College is committed to diversity of experience, thought and perspective, and actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups. If you require any adjustments in order to proceed with an application, please make a request to PAB@chartered.college.

Applications will be reviewed and recommendations made to the Chartered College of Teaching’s Council at the summer term 2026 meeting.

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