The committee advises Qualifications Scotland on how qualifications - and the policies and processes that support them - operate in real settings, from schools and colleges to training providers, workplaces and employers.

Members help us to:

• share the day-to-day realities of delivering qualifications
• bring classroom, training and college experience into national-level discussions
• identify emerging challenges, innovations and opportunities
• strengthen collaboration between Qualifications Scotland and the teaching, training and lecturing professions

We want the committee to reflect the breadth and diversity of Scotland's teaching, training and lecturing communities.

We welcome:

• teachers and lecturers across all subject areas
• people providing training, including workplace or vocational trainers
• student teachers and newly qualified teachers
• practitioners with experience of National Qualifications, Higher Nationals and Vocational Qualifications

We are particularly keen to include members from different parts of Scotland and from a wide range of backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Every perspective strengthens the committee and helps us better represent Scotland's teaching and training workforce.

Your voice can help shape discussions that influence qualifications across Scotland.

As a member, you will:

• contribute to the future direction of qualifications in Scotland
• collaborate with colleagues across sectors and regions
• support the continuous improvement of Scotland's qualifications system

Although the committee is advisory, it plays an important role within Qualifications Scotland. The views and insights shared by the Teacher and Practitioner Interest Committee are fed directly into senior teams and board-level discussions, helping to inform strategic thinking, influence decision making, and shape future developments in qualifications and assessment.

The structure and format of the committee are still being finalised - and that is intentional. We want the committee to work for you.

Participation is voluntary and designed to fit alongside your professional commitments. Meetings are expected to take place around four times per year, primarily online, at times that suit teachers, trainers and practitioners. This may include evenings, after school, or weekends. There will also be some light engagement between meetings, such as responding to emails or sharing views.

Once members are appointed, the committee will be jointly led by two co-convenors, who will share responsibility for:

• planning and chairing meetings
• supporting discussion and ensuring everyone has the chance to contribute
• acting as a link between the committee and Qualifications Scotland

We already have one co-convenor in place, who is also a member of the Qualifications Scotland Board, helping to ensure strong links between the committee and senior decision makers. They will work with committee members to identify a second co-convenor from within the group, so that the committee is led and developed by teachers and practitioners themselves.

• Applications open: Monday 2 February 2026
• Applications close: Monday 2 March 2026 (9pm)
• Interviews: Mid to late March 2026
• Offers made: April 2026
• First meeting: June 2026

The first meeting is expected to be an informal introductory session, giving members the chance to get to know one another and discuss the committee's priorities and upcoming work, including relevant charters.

Interviews will be conducted as professional conversations focused on experience and perspective, rather than formal or competency-based interviews.

The application process is completed through an online Microsoft Form, designed to be simple and straightforward. The form has two parts:

Part 1: Expression of interest

You'll be asked for some basic details about you and your professional background.

Part 2: Your focus and perspective

You'll be asked to choose one of the questions below and explain why it matters to you and your professional practice. You may wish to draw on your own experiences, observations or examples from your work. Your response has a maximum of 4,000 characters (around 600 to 650 words), but it does not need to be this long.

1. Assessment practice, standards and professional judgement - How do current assessment practices support or limit fair and consistent outcomes for learners?
2. Qualifications Design and Progression - How well do current qualifications support learner progression in your subject or setting, and where could this be improved?
3. Managing Qualification and Assessment Change - What helps or hinders the successful introduction of changes to qualifications or assessment in practice?
4. Effective Use of Digital Tools - What role should digital tools play in learning and assessment, and what challenges need to be addressed?
5. Understanding Qualifications and Assessment Design - What do teachers and practitioners need to better understand about how qualifications and assessments are designed and delivered in order to contribute effectively to the Teacher and Practitioner Interest Committee?

You can complete the form at your own pace, but please ensure you submit it by Monday 2 March 2026 at 9pm.

Join our Teacher and Practitioner Interest Committee (application form)

Alternative formats and reasonable adjustments are available. We are committed to making the application process accessible, and encourage applicants to contact governance@qualifications.gov.scot to discuss any support needs.

We're interested in your own professional views and experiences. Support tools, including AI, may be used to help you plan or structure your response, but the content and perspectives shared should be your own.