Amanda McLachlan

Amanda is a passionate advocate for education and creating opportunities that allow young people to learn and thrive.

She studied Music and Philosophy at Nottingham University prior to pursuing a career in music teaching. A former educator, Amanda gained her PGCE at the Institute of Education, University College London, before teaching across primary and secondary schools in London as well as internationally in Thailand and Japan.

On returning to the UK in 2018, she continued her work supporting young people in an operational capacity, firstly as Operations Officer and then as Operations Manager for various educational charities such as The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Big Noise Govanhill. In these roles she was always inspired to see young learners developing in confidence and how widening access to educational opportunities plays a vital part in helping individuals to flourish.

In her spare time Amanda can be found chasing her energetic daughters around various parks in Glasgow and attempting to keep up with her piano playing, much to their sighs of disinterest.

Amanda is delighted to join the team and contribute to the many fantastic activities offered by Hidden Leaders.