Package Description:
Morrison's Academy is a leading independent day school in the heart of Perthshire. Founded in 1860, it has been a cornerstone of educational excellence and opportunity for more than 165 years. Today, the school is a vibrant, ambitious and nurturing community, where pupils aged 2-18 are inspired to strive for the highest. At the heart of the Morrison's Academy ethos is a shared commitment to Developing the Whole Child.
The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding Rector to lead Morrison’s Academy. The successful candidate will be a kind, decisive, dynamic and innovative leader, with the strategic vision, energy and commercial awareness required to lead the school's continued success
Applicants will bring significant senior leadership experience within the independent sector, combined with the authority, warmth and clarity of purpose needed to guide a school of Morrison’s Academy’s aspirations.
Please address a covering letter to the Chair of Governors, Mr Donald Macdonald, outlining your suitability for the role, CV and application form to:
Ms Fiona Boote, Morrison’s Academy, Ferntower Road, Crieff, PH7 3AN
Email: vacancies@morrisonsacademy.org
Tel: 01764 653 885
MORRISON’S ACADEMY
www.morrisonsacademy.org
Registered Charity Number: SC000458
How to Apply
Candidates should apply on-line via the School Talent platform providing full details of their qualifications, skills and experience, including a CV, covering letter outlining their suitability for the role, and submitting the application form.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 27th February 2026
Initial interviews will take place with the Selection Committee during the week commencing 9th March 2026. Short-list interviews will take place with the Selection Committee from the 19th March 2026.
Further information can be obtained from the Human Resources team via vacancies@morrisonsacademy.org.
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Situated in Crieff, surrounded by stunning countryside, Morrison’s Academy is proudly the only all through independent school in Perthshire, offering an outstanding education to children aged 2 - 18.
With small by design classes, Morrison’s Academy prides itself in knowing every child and providing a truly personal education. We understand their potential, guide them to find their passions and develop their strengths.
Having Nursery, Primary and Secondary on one campus, we deliver continuity of learning; education is seamless and evolutionary and our pupils build lasting relationships with their peers and staff throughout their journey.
Inspiring academic teaching, consistently outstanding exam results, unique and progressive learning programmes and varied co-curricular activities foster team spirit and nurture individual talent.
When they leave at the end of S6, Morrisonians are mature young citizens, who have developed the invaluable balance between confidence and humility.