Chief Executive of Qualifications Scotland to step down

Mr Page, who joined the organisation in July 2025, said he had ‘delivered against his priorities’ and would ‘leave Qualifications Scotland in a strong place’.

He intends to leave his role after Results Day in August 2027.

Qualifications Scotland Chair Shirley Rogers CBE said:

'I would like to acknowledge the significant contribution Nick has made to the organisation during his time as Chief Executive. He has made a real and positive difference at a crucial time for us, not least the replacement of SQA with Qualifications Scotland. He will leave our new organisation in a strong place.

'I appreciate Nick’s commitment to remaining in post until next August, which provides stability and the opportunity to plan an orderly handover.'

The recruitment of a new Chief Executive is expected to start in the new year.

Mr Page said:

'When I joined SQA in July 2025, I said that my priorities were to implement the Education (Scotland) Act which established Qualifications Scotland, to accelerate the pace of change and to build stronger partnerships across the education and skills system. I am proud that, working with committed colleagues and collaborative partners, I have been able to deliver against those priorities. Qualifications Scotland is now firmly established and enabling hundreds of thousands of learners to achieve their full potential.

'I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the role and in Scotland, and when I depart next August, I believe I will be leaving the organisation in a strong place to move forward and build further success.'