A former headteacher has been appointed the new Executive Director of Education at Glasgow City Council.
John McGhee has been in the role on an interim basis following the resignation of Douglas Hutchison.
After interviews, the former headteacher at St Andrew’s Secondary School in Glasgow has been appointed permanently to the position.
The council said Mr McGhee will take up post immediately and will oversee education services for the council, including almost 300 early years, primary and secondary schools in the city.
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Susanne Millar, Glasgow City Council, Chief Executive, welcomed the appointment.
She said: “This is great news for the city.
“John has worked in the city for many years and is passionate about the learning and teaching of Glasgow’s children and young people and has proved his commitment and worth over the last five months as interim director.
“Before John moved to St Andrew’s Secondary School, he was Headteacher at John Paul Academy and deputy headteacher at All Saints Secondary.
“With over 30 years’ experience in education, I know that John will bring with him a proven track record in leadership and a commitment to education and building on his success and hands on experience as interim director.”
Mr McGhee, said “ensuring learning can flourish” is his aim.
He said: “Our young people have so much potential and I am excited to work to unlock that potential to give every young person the skills to have purposeful and fulfilling lives.
“Glasgow is a wonderful place to live and work and our young people play an important role in developing our future city.
“A city whose young people and families I have had the privilege of working alongside for over 30 years. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the resilience, creativity, and ambition that define Glasgow, and I am deeply committed to ensuring that every child and young person can thrive.
“My professional journey has been rooted in collaboration with schools, families, and partners across the city, always with a focus on improving outcomes and creating inclusive environments where learning can flourish.
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