Principal
Scotch College Adelaide
Australia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 12 May 2014
Job overview
PRINCIPAL in Australia
Located just south of Adelaide's city centre at the foot of the Mt Lofty Ranges, Scotch College is an R-12 co-educational day and boarding school affiliated with the Uniting Church of Australia.
The College enrols approximately 1000 students, including 100 boarders, across two campuses (Mitcham Campus and Torrens Park Campus), an environmental educational facility on Kangaroo Island and a remote Outdoor Education facility in the Spencer Gulf.
The College has long been an innovator and leader in many aspects of education including well-established focuses on ICT and student wellbeing. Since 1993 Scotch has had a 1-1 laptop program at Torrens Park Campus, and in recent years has introduced a comprehensive Positive Education learning program.
With the announcement of Mr Tim Oughton's appointment as Executive Principal of the Kristin School in NZ, the Scotch Council now seeks a new Principal from 2015. Mr Oughton has been an inspirational leader at Scotch for eight years, and his legacy is a cohesive, flourishing and forward-focused community.
The new Principal of Scotch College will be the next custodian of a rich legacy of leadership, innovation and community spirit.
Please obtain information about the position by emailing the consultant assisting the College, Kathy McLean, of Fish & Nankivell, on kathy@fnow.com.au or call 0414 376 698. Applications will close on 12 May 2014. A concurrent search is being conducted.
Fish & Nankivell is a member of Penrhyn International with offices in major cities around the world. Melbourne Canberra www.fnow.com.au
SCOTCH COLLEGE
About Scotch College Adelaide
- Scotch College Adelaide
- Carruth Road, Torrens Park
- South Australia
- 5062
- Australia
Scotch College Adelaide is a mixed, non-selective, independent all-through school with boarding in Australia, serving students from the age of 3-18. The all-through school is situated across two campuses in Mitcham and Torrens Park, South Australia and has approximately 1,000 students on record.
Scotch College Adelaide was founded in 1919. Facilities at the all-through school include a farm, Chapel, heated swimming pool, recording studio, computer suites and 11 tennis courts. The school welcomes international students and non-English speakers, running the Culture and Language Immersion Program (CLIP) for them to settle into life at the school and country.
Principal
John Newton
Values and vision
Scotch College Adelaide wants all students to enjoy their time in education and go on to lead fulfilling, happy and successful lives. The all-through school nurtures pupils as risk takers and encourages them to reach their full potential and strive across all areas of the curriculum and follows the motto: "To develop engaged and connected learners who possess the knowledge, commitment and passion to enhance their own and others' lives." Pupils are encouraged to give back to the community as positive global citizens and to care and show respect and kindness towards others, regardless of their differences. Scotch College Adelaide offers extensive pastoral care to ensure that all students feel cared for during their time learning and offers various wellbeing programmes along with talks on topical issues such as tackling the stigmas of mental health. Parents are encouraged to play an active role in their children’s education to ensure that all pupils have a strong support network both in class and during their home life.
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