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Head

Job Overview

Craigclowan is a leading independent day preparatory school for around 236 children aged 3 to 13. Set in stunning grounds with magnificent views over Perthshire, the school has a distinguished history, a reputation for the highest standards and expectations, and a passion for childhood.

In June 2024, Craigclowan School entered into a strategic partnership with Glenalmond College, which has subsequently been supported by 35 Education, building on a long-standing and positive relationship between the two schools. This partnership followed a careful and robust strategic review by the respective governing bodies, with the shared aim of securing long-term sustainability while preserving the distinct identity, ethos, and strengths of each school.

The Role

The CEO and Governors of Glenalmond College and the Governors of Craigclowan School now seek to appoint an exceptional leader.

This is an excellent opportunity to become not just the Head of a highly successful independent prep school, but also part of a cohesive partnership with Glenalmond, creating long-lasting educational pathways and building bright futures for Craigclowan children.

Please see the recruitment brochure attached for this role. If you believe you are the right person for the position, we look forward to receiving your application form.

If you would like to visit the school for an informal tour, either before or after applying, please email [email protected]

Recruitment Brochure
Application Form

Early Years Practitioner 

Due to the continued high demand for places, we have an exciting opportunity in our wonderful nursery here at Craigclowan. This is a permanent, all year round post. 

Do you have a genuine interest in children and want to help further their learning and experiences?  Could you be one of the passionate and enthusiastic people we need to join our team?  The ability to work in a team situation is essential and a flexible and positive approach to working with young children and their parents is required. 

Working within our 3 - 5 age group, you will be part of a very experienced team of Practitioners involved in the daily care and education of our pupils. A competitive rate of pay is on offer depending on experience and applications are welcomed from Early Years Practitioners who hold an HNC in Childcare and Education, SVQ Level 3 or above in Childcare and Education or a recognised equivalent qualification.  There is a requirement for all Early Years Practitioners to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) prior to appointment.

EYP Job Description
EYP Application Form
EYP Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Hours of Work

The hours of work during term time are 0800 - 1600 Monday to Friday and during the weeks when the school is closed, but the nursery remains open, the hours are 0800 - 1730.

How To Apply

Please send your application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to our School Secretary, Mhairi Rolin, at [email protected], no later than 1800 on Friday 13 February. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. We look forward to hearing from you.

About our school

At Craigclowan we are passionate about childhood.  We are a thriving, co-educational independent day school and nursery with a current role of over 250 boys and girls aged three to thirteen.  We are fortunate to be ideally located in a prominent and well-connected setting to the south of the Fair City of Perth overlooking this beautiful city, the River Tay and the incredible countryside beyond.  As one of the largest prep schools in Scotland, we have excellent specialist teaching facilities for sport, music and the arts and each academic curriculum area.  We enjoy an excellent academic record and a busy extra-curricular programme.  However, it is our committed and talented staff who really make the difference; the excellent relationship between pupils and specialist staff and the ability of the staff to draw out the very best from the children is fundamental to what we do.  We aim to provide a broad education and a strong academic stimulus with opportunities for each pupil to explore, make mistakes, learn and grow, both inside and outside of the classroom.

These posts are regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to complete an enhanced PVG Disclosure.

Craigclowan School Limited is a Registered Scottish Charity No: SC010817