About Scotch

Scotch College Adelaide is an ambitious and aspirational ELC to Year 12 learning community committed to knowing, nurturing and challenging every individual within our care. We exist to empower young people to transform their world and its future through extraordinary learning, wellbeing and life experiences.

Guided by our values of Courage, Integrity, Inclusivity and a Commitment to Tomorrow, we cultivate curious minds, strong character and meaningful connections.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an outstanding educator and inspiring leader to join Scotch College Adelaide as our Head of Faculty – Humanities.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the vision, direction and day-to-day operation of Humanities across our Middle and Senior School, ensuring students experience a rigorous, contemporary and innovative program that enables them to achieve success through to their senior years.

As Head of Faculty, you will provide both academic and people leadership, setting high expectations for teaching and learning while building the capability, confidence and collective expertise of a diverse team of Humanities educators. You will champion innovative and evidence-informed teaching practices and create a team-oriented faculty culture focused on continuous improvement and exceptional student outcomes.

This is a hands-on leadership position for an accomplished Humanities educator who wants to remain connected to classroom practice while having a genuine opportunity to influence curriculum, pedagogy and the development of others.

Key Responsibilities

As Head of Faculty – Humanities, you will:

- Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operation of the Humanities Faculty.

- Shape a rigorous, contemporary and engaging Humanities curriculum across the Middle and Senior School.





- Drive student achievement and growth through high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning.

- Lead, coach and develop a collaborative team of Humanities educators.

- Strengthen Humanities pathways, subject engagement and opportunities for extension and enrichment.

- Contribute to the broader academic leadership and life of the College.

For more information about the role, including a Position Description, visit our College Website.

About You

You will be an accomplished Humanities educator with current teacher registration and a degree in a Humanities discipline, combining strong curriculum expertise with the ability to lead, engage and bring people with you.

You will ideally demonstrate:

- A robust record as an educator, together with demonstrated leadership experience.

- Expertise in Humanities and the ability to teach at least one discipline to Stage 2.

- Strong knowledge of contemporary curriculum, assessment and SACE requirements.

- The ability to lead, coach and inspire others and build a cooperative faculty culture.

- A focus on innovation, continuous improvement and exceptional student outcomes.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build authentic relationships across the College community.

How to apply

Applications must be made through SEEK and close at 8am on Thursday 26 November 2026. Applications should include a CV and Cover Letter and can be addressed to the Head of Teaching and Learning, Mr. Mark Goreham.

Scotch College reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Scotch College is a child-protected organisation. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and will be required to comply with the College's child protection policies and employment screening requirements.

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