Boarding Residential Tutor

A key residential role within the boarding team, the Boarding Residential Tutor is responsible for providing supervision, guidance and support to students residing in the boarding house. The Boarding Residential Tutor works closely with boarding staff to oversee the daily operations of the boarding house, including active supervision, roll marking and adherence to school policies and procedures.
As a positive role model and live-in presence, the Boarding Residential Tutor also makes significant pastoral care contribution through the development of positive and trusting relationships with students. With a deep understanding of each boy’s skills, interests, needs and wellbeing, the Boarding Residential Tutor works to foster a sense of belonging where students feel respected, valued and connected to the boarding and wider school community.

About You
The successful applicant will have:

• Values of respect, responsibility and reverence
• Commitment to excellence
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, marked by clarity and compassion
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship skills, with the ability to engage with students and colleagues
• Ability to manage adolescent behaviour and wellbeing issues
• Well-developed IT skills, with knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, trust and integrity
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including regular completion of ABSA certified programs
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
• Level 2 First Aid
• Current ABSA Duty of Care Certificates (willingness to obtain)
• Current VIT / WWCC (Employee)

About Us
We are a leader of boys’ education in Australia, renowned for exceptional 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.
Key benefits:

• Extensive resources and facilities
• 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 copy of the position description, please copy the following link into your browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BaZowUD-zhInhLSZkdr-yCI212LLM1k0/view?usp=drive_link

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

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

Closing date: Friday 7 August 2026 (5pm)

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

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.