Education programme co-ordinator

Post Title

Dyslexia and inclusive Practice programme Education Programme Co-ordinator

Location

Flexible working options including hybrid working.

This is a national role. Dyslexia Scotland is based in Stirling.

Reports to

Chief Executive

Terms and Conditions

Salary: SJC pts 37–38 (£45,828 – £47,084) – 35 hours per week

Duration: This is a fixed term post for at least 1 year (second year subject to confirmation of funding)

Pension: 5% Employers Contributions to a pension scheme of choice

Some weekend and occasional evening work. This is likely to be at least 5 Saturdays per year (Masterclasses/Reflective study day and Education conference). Time off in lieu will be provided. Travel may be required throughout Scotland from time to time (travel costs will be reimbursed).

This is a full-time post, but consideration will be given to a Job Share or part-time role for the right candidate. Consideration will also be given to applications for a secondment or sabbatical.

Dyslexia Scotland is a national organisation that aims to inspire and enable people with dyslexia to reach their potential in education, employment and life. Based in Stirling with a small staff team of seven, we have a network of volunteer-led local branches across Scotland offering support at a grassroots level, as well as two Dyslexic Adult Networks.

Overview of role

The Education programme co-ordinator role is a new post, funded by the Scottish Government. The post-holder will be responsible for the Dyslexia and inclusive practice Professional Recognition programme for educators and will be part of a small staff team.

The purpose of the job is to lead the strategic expansion of the Dyslexia and inclusive practice Professional Recognition (PR) programme. This role is responsible for increasing the programme’s reach while maintaining its high quality, continuing to build a vibrant community of practice and disseminating learning from practitioner enquiries to drive systemic change across Scotland.

Dyslexia and inclusive practice programme for educators

The programme was developed collaboratively by Dyslexia Scotland and Education Scotland following an extended pilot that ended in 2019. The programme, supported by a grant from the Scottish Government, was accredited by GTCS in 2021 and is now in its fifth year. In March 2026, the Scottish Government committed to fund the expansion of the programme, from 50 to 100 places per year. Cohort 6 of the programme will start in September 2026.

Main duties and responsibilities

The post-holder will work closely with Education Scotland’s Inclusion, Wellbeing and Equalities Team, the Dyslexia and inclusive practice Panel and former alumni of the programme, in liaison with the Dyslexia Scotland team (especially Chief Executive and Senior Administrator).

1. Strategic programme management

Co-ordinate the programme including arranging speakers, alumni input and evaluation of events (Masterclasses, Reflective Study Day, Drop-in sessions, Award Ceremony), as well as recruiting practitioners on the programme each year.
Co-chair the Panel, including overseeing potential restructuring to ensure efficient review of practitioner enquiry submissions for the expanded programme.
Co-ordinate the Panel and review submissions as part of the panel.
Conduct a robust audit of the existing programme’s successes to date, identifying core strengths to preserve during expansion.
Increase participant intake from 50 to 100 places per year without compromising the high-quality standards of professional recognition.
Establish tracking systems to monitor the impact of expanded delivery on both practitioner development and learner outcomes.

2. Community of practice

Build and sustain a community of practice where educators can share challenges, good practice, and problem-solving strategies related to dyslexia.
Support the development and delivery of ongoing professional learning opportunities to share learning from the programme to practitioners, schools and education authorities.
Contribute to and promote effective collaboration across Dyslexia Scotland, Education Scotland and the Scottish Government to encourage and achieve innovative and creative thinking of educational provision or practice. This would include the Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit as a member of the working group and the online Dyslexia and inclusive practice modules.

Ensure all work is mindful of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Education Scotland are committed to improving the levels of children and young people’s participation in their learning.

3. Sharing of learning, knowledge and evidence

Support practitioners in developing research questions for their practitioner enquiries, on the GLOW team space for the programme and in the Drop-in sessions.
Collate findings from individual practitioner enquiries to identify emerging trends, gaps, and best practices in dyslexia and inclusive practice.
Lead the sharing of findings through masterclasses, practitioner enquiry posters, internal publications, and professional learning sessions.
Contribute to general team duties such as web and social media, in-house magazine articles as appropriate.
Undertake any other reasonable duties and activities as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria

Proven experience of leading and managing effective change in an education context.
Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of dyslexia and inclusive practice.
Degree qualified and registered with the GTCS or similar professional body.
Experience in practitioner enquiry or action research methodologies; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Experience of marking and moderation of professional learning assignments and submissions.
Knowledge and experience of working with Curriculum for Excellence.
Proven current track record in supporting dyslexic learners.
Excellent interpersonal skills, confidence in dealing with a range of contacts and working collaboratively with others.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as on one’s own initiative.
Able to use relevant tools, techniques and skills development to facilitate continuous improvement, including use of IT.
Able to communicate complex information clearly, presenting ideas in a clear and positive way.
A deep commitment to social justice, equity, and the Professional Standards for Scottish Teachers.
Good working knowledge of IT, using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, social media, online meeting platforms such as Zoom or Teams.

Desired Criteria

Completion of the three online Dyslexia and inclusive practice modules.
Professional Recognition Award in Dyslexia and inclusive practice or similar.
Knowledge of the Dyslexia and inclusive practice Professional Recognition programme or similar.