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What do headteachers look for in job applicants?
When applying for a new teaching job, be aware of the key qualities your interview panel will be looking for, says this secondary head and former School Leaders Scotland president
General
16 December 2024
Scottish school leaders’ view on the future of assessment
Bold decisions and trust in teachers are essential if exams reform is to succeed, say the general secretary and president of School Leaders Scotland
Secondary
30 April 2024
Kickstarting education reform in Scotland: key principles
The longer Scottish schools wait for change, the more students are disadvantaged by a qualifications and assessment system that is not fit for purpose, says Peter Bain
Secondary
27 February 2024
Internal truancy: what Scottish schools are doing about it
Headteacher Peter Bain looks at approaches schools are taking to internal truancy, a major concern amid the ‘low-level behaviour crisis’ in Scottish education
General
22 January 2024
SQA results day: the view from headteachers
The traditional emphasis on five Highers must not cloud the wide array of success on display in Scottish schools in 2023, say secondary heads
Secondary
8 August 2023
Part-time jobs are great for pupils - but some work too much
Having a part-time job can help students become well-rounded citizens, says Peter Bain, but schools must be aware of the pressure to work long hours
Secondary
5 July 2023
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