This is an exciting time for Education Scotland as it implements significant reform to secure better outcomes for children and young people across Scotland.
We are looking for transformational leaders who can drive system and culture change, and support the delivery of their education and skills reform commitments, creating change across the education system.
Education Scotland will enhance national support for Scottish education by focusing primarily on improving curriculum design, delivery, and resources for high-quality learning and teaching.
Join our team
This is an excellent opportunity to join the team at a pivotal moment in time, and to significantly influence the direction of travel for Scottish education.
The Chief Executive of Education Scotland and His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland are both executive level, Senior Civil Service (SCS) Pay Band 2 grade, with a salary scale of £108,393 – £117,329.
Both roles will exercise significant personal autonomy and decision making, will work with leaders across education and with Government, regularly advising on complex issues in areas of strong public, media and political interest and scrutiny.
Currently hiring
Chief Executive of Education Scotland
Salary: £108,393
Closing Date: 06/10/2024
The Chief Executive of Education Scotland will lead efforts to refocus the organisation and strengthen its role in the education system, prioritising curriculum design, innovation, and improvement. They will engage with senior leaders to drive performance enhancement, backed by evidence and judgment.
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland
Salary: £108,393
Closing Date: 06/10/2024
The Chief Inspector will lead a new independent education inspectorate, overseeing quality, raising standards, and improving outcomes for children, young people, and adult learners. Transforming the inspection approach, they will drive cultural change and support Scottish education improvement effectively. This leader will focus on inspection outcomes, and help to establish a respected public body.
Who we are
Education Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government. We support:
- improved learning experiences and outcomes for Scottish learners
- the quality and improvement of education in Scotland
- the professional development of educators
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What we offer
Our benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- A competitive salary
- A generous pension scheme and annual leave package
- A range of flexible working options with base locations across Scotland
- The opportunity to deliver meaningful work for the people of Scotland
- Access to ongoing professional development
- An inclusive and supportive workplace
Committed to diversity
We are committed to recruiting a workforce which is reflective of our diverse population, where individual contributions are encouraged and valued.
We are committed to ensuring that all applicants have the opportunity to perform at their best and we offer recruitment and workplace adjustments to anyone who needs them.