Head of Boarding House

Commencing in Term 1, 2027, an exciting opportunity exists for an outstanding Head of Boarding House to join the boarding team at Scotch College to provide exceptional leadership, care and support to our Boarding students.
  
About the Role
The Head of Boarding House is a key leadership position responsible for the overall management, wellbeing and development of students within a boarding House at Scotch College. Reporting to the Director of Boarding, this role works collaboratively with school staff and families to ensure each student receives high-quality pastoral care, supervision and academic support.
Leading a team that provides a safe and supportive “home away from home”, the Head of Boarding builds strong relationships with the students in their care, develops a detailed understanding of each boy’s academic performance, engagement and personal growth, and encourages broad participation in the life of the School.
A member of teaching staff, the Head of Boarding House is a tenured Position of Leadership* with onsite accommodation provided.

About You
The successful applicant will have:

• Values of respect, responsibility and reverence
• Commitment to excellence and best practice in teaching and in Boarding
• Outstanding communication and relationship skills, marked by integrity and compassion
• Deep interest in and ability to relate to children and young people
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to follow policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and support the development of others
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Strong IT skills across range of platforms, including MS Office and boarding software
• Commitment to professional development and feedback
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
• Current Victorian Driver’s License
• Current ABSA Certificate in Residential Care (willingness to obtain)
• Current VIT

  
About Us
We are a leader of boys’ education in Australia, renowned for innovation in teaching and learning and our commitment to educating boys to become good men. Our boys are engaged in a breadth of academic and co-curricular opportunities, enabling them to discover their purpose and passion and enlightening them to shape a better future.
We value our staff as fundamental to the success of this mission, investing in them to inspire excellence in our boys.
Among a range of benefits, we provide:

• Extensive resources and facilities
• Opportunities for enriching professional and personal development, including travel
• Vibrant, collegial community of like-minded professionals
• Generous leave entitlements and salary package options
• Comprehensive staff wellness program, including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions, interest groups and an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

  
About Applying
For a candidate information pack, including a position description, please copy the following link into your browser:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n6Ya8gHBO8Ypma2k2H6M0bPaPqPUAtdl/view?usp=sharing

Applications should be addressed to the Director of People and Culture, and include:

• a cover letter
• CV
• details of at least 3 professional referees

Applications will be accepted via our website only.  


Closing date: Friday 29 May 2026 (5pm)
Scotch College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date

*For tenure details, please refer to the Position Description.

Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.
Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment. Adherence to the College’s child-safety practices, Code of Conduct and completion of regular child safe and other related training is mandatory for continued employment