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The Scots School Albury places our young people at the centre of their educational experience by providing challenges and opportunities that enable them to flourish as individuals, with others, and within the broader community.  Our foundation as a traditional, yet modern place of education ensures our students gain from our experience and history through innovative pedagogy inspired by best practice.

Head of Junior School
Head of Junior School

Lead the Junior School in achieving academic and cocurricular excellence, wellbeing, and continued growth

  • Provide strategic and day to day leadership of the Junior School
  • Manage the transition to a new Junior School
  • A rewarding career in a fabulous regional location offering a great lifestyle

As the Head of Junior School at The Scots School Albury, you will partner with the Principal and Executive Team in providing strategic direction for the Junior School (Pre-school to Year 6).

Focusing on leading innovation through teaching and learning methodology, you will model the school’s values, quality standards, and delivery of academic excellence.

You will inspire staff and students to be leaders within the global community and strive to create an innovative, collaborative, and thriving school.

In your new role, you will:

  • Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Junior School supported by the Deputy Head of Junior School and the Director of Preschool.
  • Manage the transition to a new Junior School.
  • Maintain a 0.2 teaching load in an area of your choosing.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, families, staff, and the wider community.
  • Develop and implement initiatives aligned to achieving the values, vision, mission, and strategic objectives of the school.
  • Work with the Head of Senior School, the Deputy Principal and the Principal in the leadership of the school

You will have:

  • Extensive experience in leading the development and successful implementation of pedagogical strategies and objectives in a Junior School.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to develop effective working relationships, including the ability to engage, motivate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • A track record of developing and implementing innovative strategies that engage students, families, and community members in the life of the school.
  • Previous experience leading the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Experience leading the development and implementation of initiatives aligned with a school’s values and strategic plan while effectively managing resources.
  • Proven ability to work in a leadership team to provide the strategic and educational leadership of a school.

We will offer you:

  • A challenging and rewarding career.
  • An attractive remuneration package.
  • A fabulous regional location offering a great lifestyle.
  • A healthy work-life balance.
  • A role to develop as your own with professional development opportunities.
  • A new Junior School.

Working at The Scots School Albury:

The Scots School Albury places our young people at the centre of their educational experience by providing challenges and opportunities that enable them to flourish as individuals, with others, and within the broader community.

Our foundation as a traditional yet modern place of education ensures our students gain from our experience and history through innovative pedagogy inspired by best practices. The Scots School Albury is a Uniting Church independent co-educational boarding school in the Albury Wodonga region of Australia.

Further development and innovation will occur in 2025 and beyond through future-focused learning experiences that we offer our students to enable them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

The Scots School Albury - Inspiring curiosity.


Further Information:
The Scots School Albury has engaged Total HRM to assist with appointing its new Head of Junior School.
What: Full-time, fixed term (5-year contract)
Application Information Pack – Available via email request to linda@totalhrm.com.au

To apply: To be considered for this position, you are required to upload:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement addressing the key selection criteria (3 pages maximum)
  • A list of qualifications, including NESA registration (or equivalent)
  • Video introduction of yourself to the Interview Panel (2 – 3 mins)
  • Video introduction of yourself to the students at The Scots School Albury (2 – 3 mins)

For a confidential conversation regarding this role, please get in touch with Mark Hemphill, Principal – The Scots School Albury at +61 2 6022 0000 or mhemphill@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au or Linda Griffiths-Brown, Managing Director – Total HRM at linda@totalhrm.com.au or 1800 868 254


Submission of Applications
The Scots School Albury is being supported by Total HRM in the application process and all applications for this position should be submitted via this link, and addressed to:
Mr Mark Hemphill, Principal

Applications close: Friday 26 July 2024

Teaching Opportunities • Expressions of Interest

The Scots School Albury is seeking expressions of interest from exceptional Junior and Senior School teachers (across all subject areas) to join our dynamic school community as we continue to experience positive growth in student numbers.

If you are passionate about advancing your career and joining an outstanding school with almost 160 years of educational excellence, we invite you to have a confidential discussion with the Principal, Mark Hemphill, to learn more about the possibilities for you and the advantages of teaching at Scots.

Scots is a progressive, academic day and boarding school renowned as the leading HSC school on the Border. In 2023, 90% of our Year 12 graduates accepted a place at university.

With an enrolment of around 750 students, the School offers a comprehensive curriculum comparable with its urban counterparts, yet maintains an intimate atmosphere where every student is known. We have a well-deserved local reputation as a smaller school, with our class sizes being capped at a maximum of 25 students across all year levels.

Our school offers one of the most competitive salaries in the region, situated on spacious grounds with excellent facilities and resources, respectful and committed students, and the opportunity to align personal passions and interests within our co-curricular program. Additionally, there is a generous tuition fee discount for the children of Scots staff.

This is an exciting time to join Scots as we make significant investment in our facilities. Our new Senior Study Centre was completed in April, and we will commence construction of a new state-of-the-art Junior School later in 2024. We are committed to continuing to improve our beautiful campus and maintain world-class facilities.

We are seeking teachers who are eager to take on leadership roles, innovate within the school's educational framework, and collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and families.

If you are looking for a new positive professional opportunity and wish to join one of the best schools in the state, please get in touch for a confidential conversation. We look forward to hearing from you.

Come along and meet our Principal, Mark Hemphill:

  • Sydney - Miller Workspaces, North Sydney - Friday 9 August from 4-6pm register here
  • Melbourne - Wesley Place, Melbourne - Friday 16 August a 4-6pm register here

Can’t attend? Email Principal, Mark Hemphill • mhemphill@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au

ICT Manager

ICT Manager - This position will play a pivotal role in driving and defining the advancement of the ICT environment for the school. This is a fulltime position and may require working outside of business hours from time to time.

Applicants for this position will have:

  • Extensive experience in leading the development and successful implementation of ICT initiatives
  • Strong interpersonal skills to develop effective working relationships, including the ability to engage, negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Previous experience leading the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Please email hr@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au to submit a cover letter, CV (please include WWCC and qualifications or experience details) and the names and contact details of two referees by Sunday, 4 August 2024.

Head of Girls Boarding

Head of Girls Boarding (Wilson House) - This position may suit an individual with a background in teaching or adolescent health and there is a possibility of other responsibilities attached to the position (negotiable).

Please email hr@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au to submit a cover letter, CV (please include WWCC and First Aid details) and the names and contact details of three referees by COB Monday, 29 July 2024.

Boarding Assistant

Boarding Assistant - casual position - We are looking to add to our team in Sellars House (Boys Boarding) commencing Term 3 2024.

To lodge an application / expression of interest for these roles, please email hr@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au by closing date of Sunday 21 July 2024

Catering Team

Our Catering Team is an important part of The Scots School Albury and our Boarding School providing excellent sustenance catering to our young people and catering for various functions. The following positions are available for commencement of Term 3 Monday 22 July 2024 or as negotiated.

Chef - part-time position - This position will be responsible for delivering high quality meals for our students, and for internal catering requirements.

Catering Assistant - part-time or casual position

To lodge an application / expression of interest for these roles, please email hr@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au by closing date of Sunday 21 July 2024

Please contact hr@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au, at any time, to express your interest in employment with The Scots School Albury.

We will consider applications for Casual Roles at any time during the school year:

  • Casual Relief Teachers K-12 
  • Casual Learning Assistants
  • Casual Boarding Assistants
  • Casual Catering Assistants
  • Casual Relief Preschool Teachers
  • Casual Relief Preschool - Early Childhood Educators
  • Casual Cleaners

For further information or to express your interest, please contact hr@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au. Please note we only accept online applications.

The Scots School Albury is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant is required to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.

How do I register my interest?

To lodge an application / expression of interest for these roles, please email hr@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au and include the following:

  • a cover letter of no more than two pages
  • WWCC NSW number, and expiry date
  • current first aid / CPR details current CV,
  • relevant qualifications, professional registration and other associated documents.  

We recommend you scan all documents to be uploaded prior to commencing the registration process. If you are granted an interview, we will need to see original documents. You will also be asked to submit details of referees.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia, and successful applicants must gain a valid NSW working with children check and police check before they commence employment. 

All teaching staff must hold current registration with the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA).  To find out more please visit http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home

How will my personal information and details be handled?

Your application will be treated with utmost respect and confidentiality and will be managed in accordance with the School’s Privacy Management Plan and standard recruitment processes. Your details will only be available to members of our Human Resources team and the Academic and Professional staff within the relevant area assessing your application. If you receive an offer of employment, your personal information will be used for routine appointment processes. Where an offer is not made within 12 months of determination of eligibility, your personal details and documents will be securely destroyed. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia, and successful applicants must gain a NSW working with children check before they commence employment.

The Scots School Albury is a Child Safe School and an Equal Opportunity Employer.