Head of Care

Ochil Tower School Limited; Auchterarder; Hybrid; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care institution in Auchterarder seeks a Head of Care to lead and improve their high-quality care for children and young people aged 8-21. The successful candidate will manage residential provision, working closely with the Head of Education and Executive Director. This full-time, permanent role requires effective leadership and enthusiasm to enhance care standards. Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role by January 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of effective leadership in care settings.
• Professional experience working with children and young people with complex needs.
• Personal enthusiasm for enhancing residential care provision.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement of residential provision for children and young people.
• Collaborate with Head of Education and Executive Director.
• Manage responsibilities as the Registered Care Manager.

Skills

Effective leadership

Collaboration

Enthusiasm for care

Job description

Head of Care, Auchterarder, £62,462.40 per annum

Full-time/Permanent

Location - On-site, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross

Ochil Tower School offers highly personalised residential care and education for children and young people aged 8-21 with complex additional support needs. Our welcoming and supportive community is based in a parkland location in Perthshire, where our central values are living, learning and growing together. We currently have four residential houses accommodating 15 young people plus two day pupils.

An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Care at the school. The post holder will drive forward the continuing improvement of our residential provision to ensure we provide the highest quality of care for our children and young people. They will work collaboratively with the Head of Education and the Executive Director and carry the responsibilities as the Registered Care Manager.

If you have a proven track record of effective leadership combined with the professional experience and personal enthusiasm to fulfil this senior role, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our HR Manager for a job description and person specification at [e-mail] . Applications should include a CV and a letter of application stating why you believe you are a strong candidate for the role. Applications will close at 1.00 pm on Wednesday, 7th January 2026.

Further information about the school can be found on our website. If you would like an informal chat about the position, please contact the Executive Director, Martin Hodson, at [e-mail]