The Department for Education has confirmed that a new
National Schools Commissioner is to be appointed following
the excellent work of Sir David Carter, who is retiring
from the civil service after four years at the department.
Before his appointment as the National Schools Commissioner
on 1 February 2016, Sir David Carter was the first Regional
Schools Commissioner for the South West. Prior to working
at the department, he was the CEO of the Cabot Learning
Federation, a multi academy trust consisting of 15
academies.
During his tenure, Sir David Carter has forged a strong
school improvement strategy to underpin the work of the
Regional Schools Commissioners and has worked extensively
with school leaders in the academy sector.
Sir David Carter will step down from the role at the end of
August 2018. An appointment process to recruit a new
National Schools Commissioner will be announced in due
course, in accordance with the practice for open
competitions for civil service posts.
Education Secretary said:
I am extremely grateful to Sir David Carter for his
excellent work over the last four years. Since joining
the department, he has drawn on his wealth of experience
in the classroom and at the forefront of academy trusts
to nurture innovative approaches that have helped raised
standards across the country.
I wish him the best of luck in the future and look
forward to appointing a new Commissioner who can build on
this work so that we continue to give all children the
education they deserve.
Sir David Carter said:
Over the past four years it has been a pleasure to work
with so many passionate, talented people who are working
tirelessly to improve schools and raise standards for
children.
I am proud to have played a part in this, and to have had
the honour to lead the Regional Schools Commissioners
team. I have no doubt that this improvement will continue
to evolve in the years to come.
