Scotland’s Educational Leadership journey: aspirations for Excellence and Equity

Gillian Hamilton

Ashland University

Gillian has worked in Scottish education for 27 years and has held posts as a Primary Teacher, Senior Teacher, Depute Head Teacher and Head Teacher in schools in Glasgow, North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire. As CPD Co-ordinator and then Quality Improvement Officer in East Ayrshire, she worked extensively on professional learning and leadership programmes and is passionate about their importance in promoting quality in teaching. She also led the authority’s work on the Scottish Qualification for Headship and the Flexible Route to Headship. Gillian was Head of Educational Services at GTC Scotland for three years before becoming Chief Executive. At GTC Scotland she led the revision of the Professional Standards and the pilot programmes of Professional Update, which was rolled out nationally in August 2014. She contributes regularly to educational conferences, seminars and events.