About Us

Scotch College Adelaide is a leading independent coeducational school from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by courage, integrity, inclusivity and a focus on the future, we know, nurture and challenge every member of our community.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced secondary educator to join the Rosevear Boarding House Leadership Team from 2027 as Deputy Head of Boarding – Academic Leader in Residence.

This leadership role strengthens boarding students’ academic engagement, progress and achievement through early identification, monitoring, coaching, personalised support and coordinated intervention across the Boarding House and day school.

Working with students, families, teachers, Heads of House, Learning Support and boarding staff, you will connect academic learning, wellbeing and residential life. You will also contribute to residential operations, staff capability and family engagement, including rostered evening and weekend duties.

The successful applicant will retain a teaching allocation with 0.4 FTE release for Boarding House leadership responsibilities. This is a live-in position, with on-campus accommodation provided as part of the remuneration package. The residence can accommodate a family of up to four and includes electricity, gas, water, internet and weekly cleaning. The successful applicant and their family may also access meals from the Boarding House kitchen when catering is provided for boarders.

Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:

- Lead academic support strategies, coaching, tutoring, workshops and enrichment for boarding students.
- Monitor student progress and coordinate early support with teaching staff, Heads of House, Learning Support and families.
- Mentor boarding staff to strengthen their response to students’ academic and wellbeing needs.
- Contribute to daily Boarding House operations, routines, activities and community events.
- Build positive family partnerships and support orientation,



transition and engagement.
- Promote a safe, inclusive and accountable residential environment grounded in child safety and duty of care.

More information about the role, including a Position Description, is available via the College’s People & Careers page - https://www.scotch.sa.edu.au/about-us/careers/

About You

You are an experienced secondary educator who connects academic learning, wellbeing and young people’s broader development. You build trusted relationships, maintain high expectations and use student data and professional insight to coordinate practical support.

Visible and approachable, you communicate confidently, exercise sound judgement and remain calm and solutions-focused in complex situations.

You will bring

- Substantial experience in secondary education, student wellbeing or boarding.
- Current Teachers Registration Board of South Australia registration.
- Knowledge of contemporary educational practice and adolescent development.
- Experience using student data to improve progress and achievement.
- Experience leading teams, building capability and working collaboratively.
- Strong organisation, communication and skilled judgement.
- A commitment to student wellbeing, belonging and holistic development.
- Willingness to live in residence and undertake rostered evening and weekend duties.

Experience leading academic intervention or student support programs is highly desirable. Knowledge of boarding operations and national boarding standards will also be well regarded.

How to Apply

Applications must be made through SEEK and should include a Cover Letter and CV.

Applications will close at 8.00am on Monday 2 November 2026. The College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Scotch College Adelaide is committed to child safety. All appointments are subject to relevant background checks and screening.

Confidential enquiries can be made to Melissa Ciplys (Director of People and Culture) on [0448 001 427](tel:0448 001 427) / [email protected].

📌 Deputy Head of Boarding - Academic Leader in Residence (Torrens Park)
🏢 Scotch College Adelaide
📍 Torrens Park