Rod Grant

Rod Grant was born in Scotland to an English mother and Scottish father who had met and married during World War 2. In his early career, he established an award-winning restaurant before turning to the world of education. He has now worked in schools for over 30 years, both in the independent and state-maintained sector. Currently, he is the headmaster of Clifton Hall School in Edinburgh. He is also an Associate Consultant for Anthony Millard Consulting, providing strategic overviews for independent schools and assisting in recruitment for senior positions. He writes articles for the national press as well as being a regular contributor to BBC Radio Scotland programmes and to Sky News and Daily Telegraph podcasts. His first book, ‘Success Decoded’ is a self-help guide aimed at teenagers and his co-authored (with Martin Franssen) musical play ‘A Man’s A Man’ recently gained 5-star reviews at The Stand in George Street, during the Edinburgh International Festival Fringe. He is married to Helen and has one son and three step-children.