Our education team is made up of highly skilled and dedicated professionals who are committed to supporting young people to reconnect with learning and move towards positive futures.
Across our schools, staff work within small, supportive learning environments, enabling them to build strong, trusting and meaningful relationships with each young person. We recognise that many of our learners have experienced trauma or disrupted education and our approach is shaped by a deep understanding of their individual needs, strengths and aspirations.
Learning pathways are carefully designed to be flexible, personalised and responsive, ensuring education is adapted to support progress, wellbeing and long-term success. Staff work collaboratively to create environments where young people feel safe, valued and motivated to engage.
All members of our education team are trained in therapeutic parenting and trauma-informed practice, which sits alongside their professional expertise. This ensures that teaching and learning are consistently underpinned by relational practice, emotional awareness and high expectations for every learner.
Our leadership team, including our Headteachers and Head of Education, provide strategic direction, professional support and a shared vision across all schools, ensuring consistency of values while allowing each setting to retain its own identity.
Head of Education
Glenn has over 18 years’ experience in education, with a strong background in leadership and inclusion. He began his career as a PE teacher before moving into senior leadership roles within Additional Support and Learning Support in Fife and Perth. Glenn then spent three years as Executive Head Teacher with Pebbles and now holds the role of Head of Education, providing strategic leadership across all Pebbles schools.
Headteacher at Darwin
Carrie has over 19 years’ experience as a teacher and leader across mainstream and specialist settings. For the past decade, she has led work supporting vulnerable and looked after young people to feel safe, supported and able to achieve positive outcomes in education and beyond. As Head Teacher at Darwin School, Carrie’s values-led, “no stone unturned” approach empowers young people to recognise their strength and realise their potential.
Headteacher at Dunfermline
Katie has over 18 years’ experience in education, with a background in pastoral leadership and inclusive practice. Originally a Physical Education teacher, she spent 13 years as a Principal Teacher of Guidance in a large secondary school, leading key pastoral initiatives. Katie is now Head Teacher at Pebbles Academy Dunfermline, providing values-led, relational leadership within a therapeutic educational setting.
Headteacher at Muirkirk
Darren has over 16 years’ experience in education, following a background as an outreach youth worker. He is dual-qualified in Science, Maths and Additional Support, and has spent 13 years with Pebbles, progressing from Deputy Head to Headteacher at Muirkirk School. Darren leads a committed team to create a safe, nurturing and aspirational environment where young people can thrive and achieve their potential.
