Cargilfield School
With over 150 years of history, Cargilfield has a proud reputation and an exciting story to tell.
What keeps us awake at night?
Making sure every child has the chance to become their very best.
We believe a great education is about more than academic achievement. It's about building character, encouraging curiosity and helping children grow into confident, capable and happy young people.
Our ambition is to create an environment where hard work, honesty and wellbeing go hand in hand, giving every child the foundations to thrive at school and beyond.
We don’t preach. We practise.
Values ROCK
Respect. We listen to each other and value everyone’s ideas. We treat others as we wish to be treated ourselves and we appreciate and respect our individual differences. Everyone belongs here at Cargilfield and, together, we try to make our school a safe and happy place. We respect our school environment and look after it.
Opportunity. Making the most of opportunities is part of who we are. At Cargilfield we believe everyone can grow and develop. We give everyone a chance to try new things, to give their best, to explore what they love and to be proud of what they achieve. Above all, we celebrate each other’s achievements.
Community. We are a community where each child is known, valued and celebrated. We work hard to ensure that new staff and families feel welcomed at Cargilfield. Our school family is shaped by our children, parents, staff, alumni and friends. We support each other and look to develop long-standing friendships.
Kindness. Acts of kindness, whether big or small, build positive relationships, strengthen our community, and create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. The Golden Rule at Cargilfield, which underpins everything that we do, is to be kind.
Build your muscles. Then flex them.
At Cargilfield, there's an opportunity to take ownership of how one of Scotland's most established preparatory schools presents itself to the world. The Head of Marketing role offers scope to bring fresh ideas, apply your expertise and contribute to the school's continued success.
It's an opportunity to broaden your experience within the independent education sector, working across different aspects of marketing while helping shape the school's reputation and future.
What’s in it for you?
Pension. Plan for your future with access to a workplace pension scheme.
Death in Service. Peace of mind for you and your loved ones with death-in-service cover.
40 Days' Annual Leave. Enjoy a generous 40 days of annual leave to rest, recharge and make the most of your time away from work.
Free Lunches. Enjoy a complimentary lunch each day during term time and INSET days.
Free Parking. Benefit from free off-site parking, making your daily commute that little bit easier.
FAQs
A school with history, heart and room to inspire. Join a community that has been inspiring young minds since 1873, where academic ambition sits alongside kindness, creativity and a belief in giving every child the opportunity to thrive.
This is a role where you can think strategically, be creative and get stuck into the detail. You'll have the opportunity to work across different marketing disciplines, build relationships throughout the school and see the results of your work first-hand. It's a chance to enjoy the variety and responsibility that comes with leading marketing in a close-knit organisation.
People are at the heart of Cargilfield. Relationships between pupils, staff and families matter, and kindness and belonging are central to school life.