Job Overview & Organization Mission

Lead pastoral care, community culture, and operational management for a vibrant multi-house boarding community of 250+ boys.

The Scots College Sydney is recruiting an accomplished Director of Boarding to provide strategic and pastoral leadership across our boarding houses in Bellevue Hill. You will create an enriching, safe, and family-centered residential environment supporting rural, regional, and international boarding students.

As a key member of the team at The Scots College in Sydney, NSW, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Lead boarding: Lead boarding operations, residential pastoral care, and academic prep study across all boarding houses.
• Manage boarding: Manage boarding housemasters, residential tutors, matrons, and nursing healthcare staff.
• Ensure adherence: Ensure adherence to Australian Boarding Standard (AS 5725) and NSW Child Safe Standards.
• Foster strong,: Foster strong, open communication with boarding parents across regional Australia and overseas.
• Oversee weekend: Oversee weekend recreational activities, excursions, and dining hall catering standards.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at The Scots College, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Degree in Education, Psychology, or Youth Work & Registered Teacher (NESA / TRB).
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Degree in Education, Social Sciences, or Youth Leadership.
• Current NESA teacher accreditation and NSW Working with Children Check.
• Significant leadership experience in an Australian or international boarding school.
• Demonstrated empathy and high emotional intelligence in guiding young men.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At The Scots College, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$140,000 – AU$170,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Package $140,000 – $170,000 + 11.5% super + luxury on-campus residential family home provided rent-free.
• All residential utilities, meals during term time, and parking covered.
• Substantial tuition fee concessions for children attending the College.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: The Scots College

The Scots College is an independent Presbyterian day and boarding school for boys, located in Bellevue Hill, Sydney.

The Scots College is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official The Scots College careers gateway.