Deputy Principal @ Scotch College Adelaide

Influential leadership role at a highly regarded South Australian school, recognised for excellence
- Champion a culture of innovation, inclusivity, wellbeing and learning excellence within a thriving community
- Shape the student experience alongside a highly engaged community The Position Scotch College Adelaide, one of Australia’s leading independent schools, seeks to appoint an authentic and inspirational leader to the position of Deputy Principal. This pivotal role provides strategic leadership across the entire ELC to Year 12 community, ensuring alignment of academic, co‑curricular, and pastoral programs with the College’s vision and values. While the Deputy Principal influences whole‑of‑College strategy and culture, their direct operational responsibility is focused on the Torrens Park Campus (Years 7‑12). In this capacity, the role leads the growth and sustainability of an exceptional secondary education environment, with strategic and operational oversight of key areas of a broad and diverse College life. The ideal candidate will be a highly relational and visible leader, deeply engaged with students, staff, and the broader community. The appointee will bring robust executive experience, building on their demonstrable capacity as an outstanding educator.

Adaptability, a proactive attitude towards change, and the ability to build trust and foster collaboration are essential, alongside a commitment to academic rigour and holistic student wellbeing. The successful candidate will demonstrate superior organisational skills, well‑developed problem‑solving abilities, personal resilience, and a high degree of professional judgement. The Organisation Scotch College Adelaide is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school for students in ELC – Year 12, located on two adjacent campuses in Torrens Park and Mitcham in the inner‑southern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1919 and governed by an independent Council, Scotch has an enrolment of approximately 1,250 students and more than 250 permanent staff. The College is currently delivering a strategic intent that seeks to redefine how a globally minded school can know, nurture, and challenge young people as it heads towards 2030. Highly connected within South Australia and to engaged families and Old Collegians, Scotch College Adelaide is a vibrant learning community that wants its students to make meaningful impact in their worlds.

The Deputy Principal will be a figurehead leader in a school recognised nationally for the quality of its programs, and one that is ambitious about what the future holds. Application instructions Applications should include a Cover Letter and CV in one PDF document. Your CV should include:
- Contact details of three professional referees who can speak to your leadership, one of whom is the Principal of your current school. (Please note, candidates will be advised prior to contact with referees).
- A statement confirming that there are no matters that could affect your eligibility or the College’s confidence in appointing you to a senior leadership role. Close Date: February 6, 2026 23:59 AEDT You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. The College reserves the right to commence interviews or close applications prior to 6 February 2026. To apply click ‘Apply Now’, using reference SCAdep1225, addressing your cover letter and resume to Liz Jones and Kirsti Hitz‑Morton of Future Leadership™, or call 1300 347 437 for further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qhymu