Executive Director of Education - GLA14712 at Glasgow

Position Executive Director of Education - GLA14712
Posted 21 Jan 2026
Expired 20 Feb 2026
Company Glasgow
Location Merchant City | GB
Job Type Full Time

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Job Description Scotland’s largest local authority is seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Executive Director of Education. This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver our vision for Glasgow as a world-class learning city - where every learner can participate, and where all can thrive, flourish, and achieve in our schools and nurseries. Your leadership will be pivotal in improving outcomes for every child and young person across the city. In Glasgow, we are ambitious for every learner. Equity is at the heart of everything we do, and we measure success by the impact of our collective efforts to remove barriers to learning, including those created by poverty. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead Education Services, overseeing 330 schools and nurseries that serve more than 80,000 children and young people. You will lead a workforce of over 10,500 staff and services worth in excess of £700 million, while contributing to the Council’s strategic objectives as a key member of the Corporate Leadership Team. To find out more about this role, please visit the dedicated Eden Scott website for more information. For a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Gracie, Eden Scott on Short listed candidates will be sent invites to the Assessment centre week beginning 02 February 2026 and if selected, an interview by our Senior Officer's Workforce Committee on the 20 March 2026. Under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted. Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment along with eligibility for registration with GTCS, SSSC or another suitable professional registration. The Council promotes flexible working, is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Apply Here EDEN SCOTT.COM/GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026 Application Packs We want everyone to be able to apply. If you need the Application Pack in another format, like Braille, large print, or another language, please call us on If we need to post it to you, we’ll send it by second-class mail within three working days. Please allow enough time to complete and return your application before the closing date. If you think you might need more time because of accessibility needs, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help. There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at Further Information Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see Working for Us\Job Evaluation For further information about working for us please refer to our website GCC HR Policies41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15

Job Info:

  • Company: Glasgow
  • Position: Executive Director of Education - GLA14712
  • Work Location: Merchant City
  • Country: GB

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