Head of Learning

Posted 12 hours 44 minutes ago by Scottish Council of Independent Schools

Permanent
Full Time
Education Jobs
Lanarkshire, Cumbernauld, United Kingdom, G67 1
Job Description
In this role you will deliver:
  • Consistently high-quality learning outcomes through a highly personalised curriculum for children and young people with complex additional support needs.
  • Strong inspection and regulatory performance through robust quality assurance, compliance and school improvement planning.
  • An integrated, multi-disciplinary model where learning, therapy and care are aligned around each learner.
  • Effective partnerships with families, local authorities and national stakeholders,including contributing to sector improvement and influencing national practice.
  • A motivated, high-performing team with clear expectations, excellent professional learning and a positive, values-led culture.
What you'll do
  • Lead Craighalbert's educational strategy and day-to-day delivery, reporting to the CEO and advising the Board of Directors.
  • Drive continuous improvement across curriculum, assessment, pedagogy and learner wellbeing.
  • Lead and develop Teachers and Learning Care and Therapy Practitioners, ensuring effective professional supervision, recruitment, and development.
  • Strengthen cross-centre collaboration so education, therapy and care work seamlessly together.i>
  • Build strong external relationships with local authorities, national bodies and partners; represent Craighalbert as required, including at educational tribunals.
What you'll bring
  • GTCS registration with the Standard for Headship, or commitment to achieve the Standard for Headship within two years of appointment.
  • Strong knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence, additional support for learning and relevant Scottish legislation/policy.
  • Significant teaching experience (5+ years) and leadership capability within ASN/complex needs contexts.
  • A collaborative, values-led leadership style with the ability to inspire, coach and build high-performing teams.
  • Energy, commitment and ambition to succeed and work as part of a high performing
Centre Leadership Team.

Package Salary £68,390

Permanent 37 hours/week (Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm)

55 days annual leave

Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme.

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The closing date for application is 29 May 2026 and interviews will take place on 9 and 10 June 2026.