Former headteacher named as Scotland's new chief Inspector of Education

Former headteacher named as Scotland's new chief Inspector of Education

A former head teacher is set to take on one of the most senior roles in Scottish education.

New Chief Inspector of Education

Greater powers of independence for role A former head teacher is set to be appointed Scotland’s new Chief Inspector of Education. Ruth Binks, currently Corporate Director of Education, Communities and Organisational Development at Inverclyde Council, will start in the role at the end of March, subject to final pre-appointment checks being completed and the appointment being made by an Order of His Majesty the King. She has previously worked as a…

Scotland’s new Chief Inspector of Education

Ruth Binks, a former teacher and head teacher who is currently Corporate Director of Education at Inverclyde Council, will begin the role in March  A former head teacher is set to be appointed as Scotland’s first Chief Inspector of Education, subject to pre-appointment checks and approval.  Photo by Aaron Burden / Unsplash The post of HM Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland (HMCIES) was established last year in the Education (Scotland) Act 2…

Ruth Binks Is New Chief Inspector of Education - Greater powers of independence for role

A former head teacher is set to be appointed Scotland's new Chief Inspector of Education. Ruth Binks, currently Corporate Director of Education, Communities and Organisational Development at Inverclyde Council, will start in the role at the end of March, subject to final pre-appointment checks being completed and the appointment being made by an Order of His Majesty the King.