John McGilp – HT
Born and brought up in Kilmaurs Ayrshire he attended the Primary School there before moving onto Stewarton Academy. For his undergraduate degree he attended Strathclyde University where he obtained a degree in Chemistry before doing Teacher Training at the then Craigie College of Education, which now forms part of the University of West of Scotland. Although having an undergraduate degree in Chemistry his PGCE was undertaken in Mathematics. Before coming to Coltness High School he had worked in schools in Ayrshire before a considerable spell in the Highlands, predominantly in the Lochaber area but also for a year in Thurso. Previously as well as being a class teacher he has also been PT Guidance, Depute Head and latterly Head Teacher at Kinlochleven and Acting Head at Thurso High. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons whilst going for walks with his dog. Every other Saturday he follows Hurlford United at Blair Park in the West of Scotland Football League.
Strategic responsibility
- Leadership of Change Strategy
(QI 1.3)
Operational Management
- Strategic Planning
- Overall school performance
- School Improvement Planning & Reporting (AIP/AIR)
- Curriculum Planning
- Staff Welfare Co-ordinator
- Positive Behaviour Strategy
- Monitoring and evaluating
- School calendar
- Liaison with professional associations
- Equal opportunities
- DSM & School Fund
- Parent Council Advisor
- Complaints procedure
- SLT & ELT
- FOI enquiries
- All HR processes
- School Fun Manager
- Health and Safety Officer
- SRG HT
Other
- Transport
- Duke of Edinburgh
Link depts
- Office Staff
Liaison
- Janitorial and cleaning staff
- Police Scotland
- Press Office
