One of the most important, influential and prestigious posts in Scottish education.
General Secretary, 1.0FTE
Salary range £ 93189 – £95497 – £97867
Our current General Secretary, Graham Hutton, will retire at the end of August 2025 and we are now seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to lead the Association from that point. SLS represents Principal Teachers, Depute Headteachers, Resource/Business Managers and Headteachers in Secondary schools throughout Scotland.
As a professional association, SLS has influence at the highest levels and therefore the successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the future of Secondary education in Scotland.
The successful candidate will have considerable experience of leading in a Secondary school. We are looking for a dynamic individual whose principal interest is the education and wellbeing of the nation’s young people and the leaders who serve them.
The start date is August 2025 (or by negotiation) and the appointment is for an initial term of 5 years, which may be extended by negotiation. Salary is paid on a three-point salary scale from £93189 – £95497 – £97867 pa, with reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses.
Applications should be submitted in the form of a CV and a covering letter detailing the skills, qualities and experience that make you suitable for this post and should be submitted to the current President, Paulie Walker at pauline.walker@royalhigh.edin.sch.uk
The closing date for applications is 25th April 2025. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th May 2025.
For an informal discussion, please contact Pauline Walker (SLS President 2024-2025) pauline.walker@royalhigh.edin.sch.uk