Recruitment to Into Headship Programme 2025

Into Headship is Scotland’s national programme for teachers with relevant leadership experience, who are aspiring to a headteacher post within the next 2-3 years.  The purpose of the Into Headship programme is to further develop the skills, knowledge and understanding, professional values, abilities and commitment for participants to move into headship with the confidence to lead a dynamic school community. Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of the Standard for Headship which is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed permanent headteachers in publicly funded schools in Scotland.

The updated national guidance document will be made available within the coming weeks.

We are pleased to confirm that recruitment for the next cohort of the Into Headship programme is now open. The interview date for Scottish Borders Council applicants will be Wednesday 26 March and the closing date for applications will be Wednesday 19 March.

 

Application Process

Applicants should submit a completed form, and an endorsement form from their line manager to CLPL@scotborders.gov.uk by Wednesday 19 March. Applicants will then by invited for interview on Wednesday 26 March to confirm that they can demonstrate appropriate experience and professional learning in leadership, relevant to local context.

Application and endorsement forms can be accessed by following this link:  https://professionallearning.education.gov.scot/learn/programmes/into-headship/

 

Programme Funding

It is anticipated that funding to support the fees will continue for the 2025 cohort, however this is subject to the outcome of the budget bill process in Scottish Parliament and subsequently Scottish Ministers’ agreement. Travelling expenses are not included as part of the funding.

If you have any queries or would like a chance to speak to a past participant please contact CLPL@scotborders.gov.uk and we will be happy to help.