Adam has been selected through the public appointments system to take up post at the General Teaching Council for England (GTC).

As the professional body for teaching in England, the GTC works in the public interest to help improve standards of teaching and learning and to raise the standing of the teaching profession. It registers and regulates qualified teachers, provides independent advice to Government on teaching and learning and supports teachers’ professional learning.

Sixty-four Council Members make up the GTC’s governing body. They contribute to GTC policy development, assist in upholding professional standards of conduct and competence by taking part in the investigation or hearing of regulatory cases, and act as advocates for teaching.

The candidates reflect a wide range of experience and expertise including parent governors, outstanding classroom practitioners and specialists in special educational needs and early years.

GTC Chief Executive Keith Bartley said: 'I welcome the new appointees to the GTC and congratulate them on their selection. Their combined skills and experiences will make a valuable contribution to Council and I look forward to working with them, starting with their first Council meeting in October.'

Adam comments:  "I feel extremely honoured to have been offered the opportunity to become a GTC Council Member.  In my capacity as CEO for Changemakers and having worked with young people in the Third Sector for many years I have a 360 view of the situation that faces young people, from working with them directly, to helping shape the policies that create their environments.  Education is facing a period of great change and I want to bring my experience to bear to ensure that it only improves."   

The GTC's 64 council members form a unique partnership. They develop and support relationships within and beyond the education community. The Council is made up of: 25 members who are elected by registered teachers; nine members chosen by teacher trade unions and associations; 17 members chosen by other organisations connected with teaching; and 13 members chosen through the public appointments procedure, which the Government uses to appoint people to a wide range of public organisations.

You can read the official press notice here.