Head of Craigclowan School

Package Description :

We offer :

• Competitive salary
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Free staff lunches during term time
• Employee assistance programme
• Complimentary refreshments during working hours
• A great working environment as part of a developing team, and the possibility of opportunities for the role to grow.
• Fee concessions are available for staff children who attend Craigclowan School and Glenalmond College, and there are various reciprocal arrangements with local Prep schools

At Craigclowan, we are passionate about childhood.

We are a thriving, co-educational, independent day school and nursery with a current role of over 220 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.

Craigclowan School and Nursery

Craigclowan School and Nursery provides a warm and nurturing environment for boys and girls aged 3 – 13 to learn, grow and be happy.  The school sits in stunning grounds with magnificent views over Perthshire.

With a dedicated, caring and supportive ethos, the staff are very close to the children and the families in their care.  Pupils are encouraged to achieve their all-round potential, in the classroom, on the sports fields, on the stage and in the music and art departments.

The school aims to make the most of the world outside the classroom through a wide range of outdoor activities that build confidence and resilience, encourage creativity and problem solving and ensure rosy cheeks and muddy boots.  Wellie boots and waterproofs are a must!

Craigclowan’s children stay children for longer. When it comes to moving on to senior school, pupils go on to attend a wide variety of top UK schools, both north and south of the border, many with scholarships under their belts.

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.

School is a hive of activity from 0730-1800, with a family-friendly wraparound care programme before and after lessons.  The school minibus fleet collects children from across the region, and Craigclowan’s ever-popular holiday camps operate throughout the year.  Grant funding is available for nursery pupils setting out on their Craigclowan adventure.

Craigclowan School and Glenalmond College : A United Vision for Excellence in Education

Craigclowan School and Nursery and Glenalmond College stand as two of Scotland’s most respected independent schools, each with a proud tradition of nurturing academic excellence, character development, and community spirit. In June 2024, Craigclowan School entered into astrategic partnership with Glenalmond College, which has subsequently been supported by 35 Education, building on a long-standing and positive relationshipbetween the two schools. This partnership followed acareful 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.