Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability
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Learning for Sustainability is Learning for a Better World! Follow us as we journey towards Target 2030. The ambition is for every Scottish school and setting to be sustainable and for every learner to receive their LfS entitlement by 2030.
Learning for a Better Future - Professional Recognition in Global Citizenship. Fully funded places for educators & senior leaders on this in-depth GTCS accredited course from Jan 2026. Embark on an inspiring learning journey through Global Citizenship education. Deadline 30 Nov.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Learning for a Better Future - Professional Recognition in Global Citizenship. Fully funded places for educators & senior leaders on this in-depth GTCS accredited course from Jan 2026. Embark on an inspiring learning journey through Global Citizenship education. Deadline 30 Nov.
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Dr Laurie Parsons Royal Holloway University London explores carbon colonialism. His lecture on climate emergency as a problem of cultural & political systems & structures is followed by sharing Global Citizenship activities & resources.
4 Dec 4-5:30 pm (Upper Primary & Secondary)
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4 Dec 4-5:30 pm (Upper Primary & Secondary)
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Carbon Colonialism ~ How rich countries export climate breakdown
In this SDG series seminar we will explore the issue of carbon colonialism with Dr Laurie Parsons (Royal Holloway University of London)
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November 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Dr Laurie Parsons Royal Holloway University London explores carbon colonialism. His lecture on climate emergency as a problem of cultural & political systems & structures is followed by sharing Global Citizenship activities & resources.
4 Dec 4-5:30 pm (Upper Primary & Secondary)
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4 Dec 4-5:30 pm (Upper Primary & Secondary)
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In partnership with Queen Margaret University this session supports educators who don’t feel confident talking about disability in the classroom. Drs. Sian Jones & Clare Uytman will share research & resources for use in schools & community settings. Nov 26 4-5:30pm (All levels)
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November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In partnership with Queen Margaret University this session supports educators who don’t feel confident talking about disability in the classroom. Drs. Sian Jones & Clare Uytman will share research & resources for use in schools & community settings. Nov 26 4-5:30pm (All levels)
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In partnership with Quakers, this interactive workshop explores approaches to peace building & non-violent communication in schools. Explore strategies for engaging empathetically with global issues, helping staff & young people understand & de-escalate conflict.
Nov 18 4-5:30pm shorturl.at/kw4Ik
Nov 18 4-5:30pm shorturl.at/kw4Ik
Conflict and Peace (Primary): Building a culture of Peace
This interactive workshop will explore approaches to peace building and non-violent communication in schools.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
In partnership with Quakers, this interactive workshop explores approaches to peace building & non-violent communication in schools. Explore strategies for engaging empathetically with global issues, helping staff & young people understand & de-escalate conflict.
Nov 18 4-5:30pm shorturl.at/kw4Ik
Nov 18 4-5:30pm shorturl.at/kw4Ik
Underway in Belem Brazil COP30 10 - 21 Nov - the multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, where the world unites to address the climate crisis. Join in with resources & activities on our new COP30 blog:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2025/11/04/get-involved-in-cop30/
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2025/11/04/get-involved-in-cop30/
November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Underway in Belem Brazil COP30 10 - 21 Nov - the multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, where the world unites to address the climate crisis. Join in with resources & activities on our new COP30 blog:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2025/11/04/get-involved-in-cop30/
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2025/11/04/get-involved-in-cop30/
Get involved in COP30 Brazil 10 - 21 Nov.
COPs are the multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, where the world unites to address the climate crisis. Join in with resources & activities on our COP30 blog.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2025/11/04/get-involved-in-cop30/
COPs are the multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, where the world unites to address the climate crisis. Join in with resources & activities on our COP30 blog.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2025/11/04/get-involved-in-cop30/
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Get involved in COP30 Brazil 10 - 21 Nov.
COPs are the multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, where the world unites to address the climate crisis. Join in with resources & activities on our COP30 blog.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2025/11/04/get-involved-in-cop30/
COPs are the multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, where the world unites to address the climate crisis. Join in with resources & activities on our COP30 blog.
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2025/11/04/get-involved-in-cop30/
The Scottish Youth Parliament have launched their Young people’s views & experiences of Learning for Sustainability in Scotland report.
Developed with Scottish Government, it examines what sustainable learning means, how to learn from young people’s experiences & make lasting change.
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Developed with Scottish Government, it examines what sustainable learning means, how to learn from young people’s experiences & make lasting change.
bit.ly/4qy8krh
Learning for Sustainability - Scottish Youth Parliament
To mark World Sustainability Day 2025 (29 October), we launched the Young People’s Views and Experiences of Learning for Sustainability in Scotland report, which explores what sustainable learning mea...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Scottish Youth Parliament have launched their Young people’s views & experiences of Learning for Sustainability in Scotland report.
Developed with Scottish Government, it examines what sustainable learning means, how to learn from young people’s experiences & make lasting change.
bit.ly/4qy8krh
Developed with Scottish Government, it examines what sustainable learning means, how to learn from young people’s experiences & make lasting change.
bit.ly/4qy8krh
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Know someone aged 14-18, looking for a next step, but struggling with mainstream learning?
From Jan-Apr 2026, The Green Team is supporting 8 young people with their Forest Outdoor Learning Award (FOLA) #SCQF Level 5.
APPLY NOW for Jan 2026. FIND OUT MORE - www.greenteam.org.uk/forest-outdo...
From Jan-Apr 2026, The Green Team is supporting 8 young people with their Forest Outdoor Learning Award (FOLA) #SCQF Level 5.
APPLY NOW for Jan 2026. FIND OUT MORE - www.greenteam.org.uk/forest-outdo...
October 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Know someone aged 14-18, looking for a next step, but struggling with mainstream learning?
From Jan-Apr 2026, The Green Team is supporting 8 young people with their Forest Outdoor Learning Award (FOLA) #SCQF Level 5.
APPLY NOW for Jan 2026. FIND OUT MORE - www.greenteam.org.uk/forest-outdo...
From Jan-Apr 2026, The Green Team is supporting 8 young people with their Forest Outdoor Learning Award (FOLA) #SCQF Level 5.
APPLY NOW for Jan 2026. FIND OUT MORE - www.greenteam.org.uk/forest-outdo...
Part of CIEEM’s Green Jobs for Nature, Green Careers Week Festival 3–7 Nov for pupils aged 10–12, introduces careers in ecology & environmental management with live talks & activities.
Get involved & help young people discover green careers.
www.linkedin.com/company/green-jobs-for-nature/
Get involved & help young people discover green careers.
www.linkedin.com/company/green-jobs-for-nature/
Green Jobs for Nature | LinkedIn
Green Jobs for Nature | 30 followers on LinkedIn. CIEEM’s campaign to make nature-focused careers more visible and achievable for future professionals. | Green Jobs for Nature (GJfN) is CIEEM's ca...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Part of CIEEM’s Green Jobs for Nature, Green Careers Week Festival 3–7 Nov for pupils aged 10–12, introduces careers in ecology & environmental management with live talks & activities.
Get involved & help young people discover green careers.
www.linkedin.com/company/green-jobs-for-nature/
Get involved & help young people discover green careers.
www.linkedin.com/company/green-jobs-for-nature/
Global Outdoor Learning Day 21 Nov celebrates the impact of the outdoors on education & personal development.
Global Outdoor Learning Day brings together educators & individuals to show how outdoor learning benefits physical well-being, mental health & understanding of our world.
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Global Outdoor Learning Day brings together educators & individuals to show how outdoor learning benefits physical well-being, mental health & understanding of our world.
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IOL Global OutdoorLearning Day
YouTube video by Institute For Outdoor Learning
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October 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Global Outdoor Learning Day 21 Nov celebrates the impact of the outdoors on education & personal development.
Global Outdoor Learning Day brings together educators & individuals to show how outdoor learning benefits physical well-being, mental health & understanding of our world.
shorturl.at/tBRkc
Global Outdoor Learning Day brings together educators & individuals to show how outdoor learning benefits physical well-being, mental health & understanding of our world.
shorturl.at/tBRkc
Outdoor Classroom Day is 6 November! It's a global movement to make time outdoors part of every child’s day. If you’re looking for outdoor lesson ideas for school, play ideas or guidance on making outdoor learning & play part of every day, you’ll find it here ⬇️
outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/
outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/
Outdoor Classroom Day
Outdoor Classroom Day is a day to celebrate and inspire learning and play outside the classroom, and we want YOU to get involved!
outdoorclassroomday.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Outdoor Classroom Day is 6 November! It's a global movement to make time outdoors part of every child’s day. If you’re looking for outdoor lesson ideas for school, play ideas or guidance on making outdoor learning & play part of every day, you’ll find it here ⬇️
outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/
outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/
East Lothian Outdoor Learning’s Adventure On scheme enabled young people to live more fulfilled, healthy & positive lives, increased attendance & attainment.
Outdoor learning boosts confidence, social skills, communication, motivation, physical skills, knowledge & understanding.
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Outdoor learning boosts confidence, social skills, communication, motivation, physical skills, knowledge & understanding.
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Local authority case studies
Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency responsible for supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education.
education.gov.scot
October 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
East Lothian Outdoor Learning’s Adventure On scheme enabled young people to live more fulfilled, healthy & positive lives, increased attendance & attainment.
Outdoor learning boosts confidence, social skills, communication, motivation, physical skills, knowledge & understanding.
shorturl.at/kI9aK
Outdoor learning boosts confidence, social skills, communication, motivation, physical skills, knowledge & understanding.
shorturl.at/kI9aK
Climate change:
Children's version Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 - 2029. Supports learning & sets out how Scottish Government & partners will respond to impacts of climate change 2024 - 2029.
www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-2024-2029-childrens-version/documents/
Children's version Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 - 2029. Supports learning & sets out how Scottish Government & partners will respond to impacts of climate change 2024 - 2029.
www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-2024-2029-childrens-version/documents/
Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: children's version
This is a children's version of the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-29. This version can be used to support learning and sets out the actions the Scottish Government and partners will take to r...
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September 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Climate change:
Children's version Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 - 2029. Supports learning & sets out how Scottish Government & partners will respond to impacts of climate change 2024 - 2029.
www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-2024-2029-childrens-version/documents/
Children's version Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 - 2029. Supports learning & sets out how Scottish Government & partners will respond to impacts of climate change 2024 - 2029.
www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-2024-2029-childrens-version/documents/
Celebrate Scotland’s Climate Week with Imagining Possible Futures 3 Oct
For Youth Workers & young people.
We all have a story to tell about our planet.
We all have fears, hopes & dreams...
Explore creativity, break barriers & spark bold & imaginative ideas for sustainable futures.
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For Youth Workers & young people.
We all have a story to tell about our planet.
We all have fears, hopes & dreams...
Explore creativity, break barriers & spark bold & imaginative ideas for sustainable futures.
shorturl.at/OERuP
September 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Celebrate Scotland’s Climate Week with Imagining Possible Futures 3 Oct
For Youth Workers & young people.
We all have a story to tell about our planet.
We all have fears, hopes & dreams...
Explore creativity, break barriers & spark bold & imaginative ideas for sustainable futures.
shorturl.at/OERuP
For Youth Workers & young people.
We all have a story to tell about our planet.
We all have fears, hopes & dreams...
Explore creativity, break barriers & spark bold & imaginative ideas for sustainable futures.
shorturl.at/OERuP
FREE ‘Live at the COP’ MOOC returns for COP30.
Examines the COP process, why it’s important & reflects on how to add your voice to the call for collective action.
Sharing insights into COP30 issues. Reflect on what you have heard, watched & read & consider what these issues mean. shorturl.at/0SJ8T
Examines the COP process, why it’s important & reflects on how to add your voice to the call for collective action.
Sharing insights into COP30 issues. Reflect on what you have heard, watched & read & consider what these issues mean. shorturl.at/0SJ8T
September 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
FREE ‘Live at the COP’ MOOC returns for COP30.
Examines the COP process, why it’s important & reflects on how to add your voice to the call for collective action.
Sharing insights into COP30 issues. Reflect on what you have heard, watched & read & consider what these issues mean. shorturl.at/0SJ8T
Examines the COP process, why it’s important & reflects on how to add your voice to the call for collective action.
Sharing insights into COP30 issues. Reflect on what you have heard, watched & read & consider what these issues mean. shorturl.at/0SJ8T
Have your say on Learning for Sustainability (LfS) in Scotland in this survey exploring LfS practices across Scotland.
The survey aims to explore how LfS is implemented across settings, capture diverse approaches & understand barriers.
Closes 27 Oct
qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_9Eqwij4UAm8vh1Y
The survey aims to explore how LfS is implemented across settings, capture diverse approaches & understand barriers.
Closes 27 Oct
qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_9Eqwij4UAm8vh1Y
Exploring Learning for Sustainability in Scotland. A survey of educators
Exploring Learning for Sustainability in Scotland. A survey of educators
qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk
September 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Have your say on Learning for Sustainability (LfS) in Scotland in this survey exploring LfS practices across Scotland.
The survey aims to explore how LfS is implemented across settings, capture diverse approaches & understand barriers.
Closes 27 Oct
qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_9Eqwij4UAm8vh1Y
The survey aims to explore how LfS is implemented across settings, capture diverse approaches & understand barriers.
Closes 27 Oct
qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_9Eqwij4UAm8vh1Y
From 6 Oct join a FREE Learning for Sustainable Futures online learning opportunity.
Open to all; especially those interested in education & LfS. Developed with University of Edinburgh & British Council, the course helps learners consider global issues & investigate their causes.
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Open to all; especially those interested in education & LfS. Developed with University of Edinburgh & British Council, the course helps learners consider global issues & investigate their causes.
shorturl.at/MrXyY
September 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
From 6 Oct join a FREE Learning for Sustainable Futures online learning opportunity.
Open to all; especially those interested in education & LfS. Developed with University of Edinburgh & British Council, the course helps learners consider global issues & investigate their causes.
shorturl.at/MrXyY
Open to all; especially those interested in education & LfS. Developed with University of Edinburgh & British Council, the course helps learners consider global issues & investigate their causes.
shorturl.at/MrXyY
🌳Scotland’s Climate Week 29 Sept - 5 Oct is an annual event that encourages everyone to help tackle the climate emergency. We've pulled together resources, videos, podcasts & links for Climate Week, even Live Lessons, so get involved!🌳#netzeronation #LfS
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September 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🌳Scotland’s Climate Week 29 Sept - 5 Oct is an annual event that encourages everyone to help tackle the climate emergency. We've pulled together resources, videos, podcasts & links for Climate Week, even Live Lessons, so get involved!🌳#netzeronation #LfS
shorturl.at/njfGo
shorturl.at/njfGo
Grants available for UK schools for projects promoting better understanding of the environment such as:
- environmental education schemes
- conservation & biodiversity initiatives
- school farms & tree planting programmes
- improving countryside access for disadvantaged groups
ninevehtrust.org.uk/
- environmental education schemes
- conservation & biodiversity initiatives
- school farms & tree planting programmes
- improving countryside access for disadvantaged groups
ninevehtrust.org.uk/
September 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Grants available for UK schools for projects promoting better understanding of the environment such as:
- environmental education schemes
- conservation & biodiversity initiatives
- school farms & tree planting programmes
- improving countryside access for disadvantaged groups
ninevehtrust.org.uk/
- environmental education schemes
- conservation & biodiversity initiatives
- school farms & tree planting programmes
- improving countryside access for disadvantaged groups
ninevehtrust.org.uk/
Get ready for Climate Week - WOSDEC Climate Anxiety in the Classroom - what is eco-anxiety? Support your learners through developing agency & ability to take positive action.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-anxiety-in-the-classroom-a-global-citizenship-approach-tickets-1405614263099
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-anxiety-in-the-classroom-a-global-citizenship-approach-tickets-1405614263099
Climate Anxiety in the Classroom: A Global Citizenship Approach
Climate Anxiety in the Classroom: A Global Citizenship Approach
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August 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Get ready for Climate Week - WOSDEC Climate Anxiety in the Classroom - what is eco-anxiety? Support your learners through developing agency & ability to take positive action.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-anxiety-in-the-classroom-a-global-citizenship-approach-tickets-1405614263099
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-anxiety-in-the-classroom-a-global-citizenship-approach-tickets-1405614263099
Scotdec Networking & Sharing Event 1 Sept 5-7pm Edinburgh.
An inspiring evening offering:
✅Free classroom resources
✅CPD & project opportunities
✅Support for global citizenship & anti-racist education
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotdec-teacher-networking-event-tickets-1432909122759?aff=oddtdtcreator
An inspiring evening offering:
✅Free classroom resources
✅CPD & project opportunities
✅Support for global citizenship & anti-racist education
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotdec-teacher-networking-event-tickets-1432909122759?aff=oddtdtcreator
Scotdec Teacher Networking Event
Join Scotdec for an informal and inspiring evening of networking, discovery and conversation with other teachers.
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August 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Scotdec Networking & Sharing Event 1 Sept 5-7pm Edinburgh.
An inspiring evening offering:
✅Free classroom resources
✅CPD & project opportunities
✅Support for global citizenship & anti-racist education
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotdec-teacher-networking-event-tickets-1432909122759?aff=oddtdtcreator
An inspiring evening offering:
✅Free classroom resources
✅CPD & project opportunities
✅Support for global citizenship & anti-racist education
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotdec-teacher-networking-event-tickets-1432909122759?aff=oddtdtcreator
Say hello to #communiMap
A new community science app that helps you notice, share &
map what matters in your neighbourhood: trees, wildlife, flooding, compost & more.
Co-designed @communiGALLANT @UofGlasgow & communities, it's everyday noticing turned into climate action.
www.communimap.net/
A new community science app that helps you notice, share &
map what matters in your neighbourhood: trees, wildlife, flooding, compost & more.
Co-designed @communiGALLANT @UofGlasgow & communities, it's everyday noticing turned into climate action.
www.communimap.net/
Welcome - Communimap UK
www.communimap.net
August 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Say hello to #communiMap
A new community science app that helps you notice, share &
map what matters in your neighbourhood: trees, wildlife, flooding, compost & more.
Co-designed @communiGALLANT @UofGlasgow & communities, it's everyday noticing turned into climate action.
www.communimap.net/
A new community science app that helps you notice, share &
map what matters in your neighbourhood: trees, wildlife, flooding, compost & more.
Co-designed @communiGALLANT @UofGlasgow & communities, it's everyday noticing turned into climate action.
www.communimap.net/
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Results not what you expected? Help is available. Call the SDS Results Helpline on 0808 100 8000 or visit myworldofwork.co.uk
#SQAResults
#SQAResults
August 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Results not what you expected? Help is available. Call the SDS Results Helpline on 0808 100 8000 or visit myworldofwork.co.uk
#SQAResults
#SQAResults
We are pleased to share the overview of the 2025 School Grounds Survey. Thank you to the 1000+ schools & ELC settings who took part, reflecting the value placed on outdoor spaces for learning, play, sport, nature & wellbeing in Scotland.
ltl.org.uk/news/20-years-scottish-school-grounds-survey/
ltl.org.uk/news/20-years-scottish-school-grounds-survey/
20 years of Scottish school grounds: What’s changed? - Learning through Landscapes
Our Scotland Director, Matt Robinson, reviews the key findings of the summary report from the 2025 Scottish School Grounds Survey.
ltl.org.uk
July 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We are pleased to share the overview of the 2025 School Grounds Survey. Thank you to the 1000+ schools & ELC settings who took part, reflecting the value placed on outdoor spaces for learning, play, sport, nature & wellbeing in Scotland.
ltl.org.uk/news/20-years-scottish-school-grounds-survey/
ltl.org.uk/news/20-years-scottish-school-grounds-survey/
Education Scotland is hiring! 10 HMI posts are available for primary and secondary sectors. We'd like to encourage those from our science, STEM, LfS and outdoor learning networks to apply. Closing date is 17 June. www.jobs.gov.scot/now-hiring-h...
Now hiring - HM Inspectors of Education - Scottish Government Jobs
Do you have a passion for enhancing and improving the quality of education? Are you an experienced education professional, with a strong knowledge of Scottish education policy? Education Scotland is c...
www.jobs.gov.scot
June 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Education Scotland is hiring! 10 HMI posts are available for primary and secondary sectors. We'd like to encourage those from our science, STEM, LfS and outdoor learning networks to apply. Closing date is 17 June. www.jobs.gov.scot/now-hiring-h...