💼 Full-Time Position

Head of Early Learning and Childcare (Fixed Term) - GLA15504

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Glasgow
📍 remote, merchant city, United-Kingdom
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Location
remote, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 14, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Description We are seeking an exceptional individual to take on the strategic role of Interim Head of Early Learning and Childcare for a temporary period of 18 months, leading the development, delivery and continuous improvement of ELC services across the city. As part of Scotland’s largest local authority, Glasgow City Council’s Education Services delivers high-quality learning and childcare to nearly 80,000 children and young people. The Council is the largest provider and commissioner of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) in Scotland, supporting approximately 15,000 children with a budget of £140 million. The Role As a key member of the Education Directorate, you will operate at a strategic level, providing leadership and direction across Glasgow’s ELC landscape. You will be responsible for over 2,000 staff and 109 city establishments, alongside oversight of a wide commissioned network including funded nursery providers, school-age childcare services and registered childminders....