Full Time, Permanent

06 January 2025

8 November 2024

Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in character education. We have a co-educational community of over 500 students aged from 4-18, who are predominantly full boarding and are drawn from over 40 countries. We also run a series of additional programmes during the holiday periods, including our world-renowned Gordonstoun International Summer School (GISS).
We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic individual to lead the team responsible for the planning, development and delivery of our International Summer School. You will be the onsite programme lead whilst the Summer School is in operation.
You will bring significant management and delivery experience in a similar role. You will have a positive, innovative, creative and flexible approach, and a proven track-record of leading change and improvement.
Degree or significant relevant experience.
Significant management experience, preferably in an equivalent environment working with children and young people.
Excellent IT and Planning skills.
Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups.
Closing date: 08 November 2024
Shortlisting: Week beginning 11 November 2024
Interviews: Week beginning 25 November 2024
Selection processes taking place: Presentation and Interview

The School
Gordonstoun is known for the wide range of activities that it provides for girls and boys throughout the School's 6-18 age range. It has first-class facilities for these activities which include, in addition to all the normal subjects and many outdoor pursuits, expeditions, seamanship and a wide variety of rescue services.
The creative life of the School is vibrant and well developed, with Drama, Art, Music and Technology central to the life and ethos of Gordonstoun. There are opportunities for staff to contribute both in the role of expert or as an enthusiastic amateur.
Staff are deeply committed and, during term, work throughout the week, including weekends. The variety and range of our activities, coupled with a real commitment to work, indicate the School's aim to educate the whole person.
Location
Gordonstoun stands in 200 acres of woodland, within walking distance of sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches on the beautiful coast of the Moray Firth in Scotland. Six miles away is the historic city of Elgin. Lossiemouth nearby is well known for its picturesque harbour, fine golf courses and Royal Air Force Station. The City of Aberdeen is about 90 minutes drive away, while an hour's drive takes you to the ski resort of Aviemore at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is forty miles away and is itself only about an hour away from London (Gatwick) by air.