Deputy Rector

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Glasgow is seeking a Deputy Rector to lead the Senior School. This significant leadership role involves overseeing daily operations and requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, alongside strong leadership experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in pastoral care and be passionate about educational improvement. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications are due by 5.00pm on Wednesday 11 February 2026, and should be directed to the Rector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of pastoral care and guidance issues.
• Experience in academic leadership.
• Passionate about educational improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the Senior School.
• Foster trust and respect among staff, pupils, and parents.
• Lead and support a variety of educational and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of pastoral care

Leadership experience

Education

Eligibility for registration with GTCS

Job description

DEPUTY RECTOR – Required for August 2026

Due to the promotion of the current incumbent to headship, we invite applications for the post of Deputy Rector at Kelvinside Academy, a leading independent, HMC co‑educational day school of around 600 pupils aged 3‑18 years situated in the West End of Glasgow.

The School aims to bring out the best in every pupil, combining high standards of teaching and a superb co‑curricular programme within an inclusive and caring ethos. Sport, outdoor pursuits, music, drama and art flourish, together with a range of clubs. There is strong participation in the Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

This is a significant school leadership post which carries responsibility for the day to day running of the Senior School; it will be an ideal role for someone looking to go on to headship. The successful candidate will have demonstrable knowledge and experience of pastoral care and guidance issues, or academic leadership. We seek a person with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills who can foster trust and respect among staff, pupils and parents. Most of all, we seek someone who is passionate about educational improvement and dedicated to serving the young people at Kelvinside Academy.

Salary will reflect the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. An application pack, including further details of the post and an application form, is available from the School’s website.

A completed application form and letter of application should be sent to the Rector, Mr D J Wyatt, by 5.00pm on Wednesday 11 February 2026.

In the first instance, please contact the Rector if you have questions about the post by email at [e-mail] or by telephone on 0141 357 3376.

First round of interviews will take place on Tuesday 24 February 2026, with second stage interviews taking place the following week on Tuesday 3 March 2026.

Applicants should be registered or eligible for registration with the GTCS; the successful candidate will undertake a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.