Head of Learning

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.

For a full Recruitment Pack, please visit our website or contact hr@craighalbert.org.uk. To arrange an informal discussion, please contact heather.gray@craighalbert.org.uk

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

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