Deputy Head Of Boarding

The role

Scotch Oakburn College has an outstanding opportunity for an inspiring and experienced educational leader, to commence in Semester Two, 2024 (or earlier by agreement) as a Deputy Head of Boarding.  As an active member of the Boarding House supervision team, this role also deputises for the Head of Boarding to provide a welcoming, safe and secure environment for all boarders.

In supporting the Head of Boarding, and as a critical member of the Boarding House supervision team, this role is critical to support the seamless and compliant operations of the house, while fostering a partnership approach with parents and families, to ensure the social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and physically wellbeing needs of all boarders, to enable their educational growth and development.   

Our College

Scotch Oakburn College is an independent, co-educational, open-entry day and boarding school in association with the Uniting Church in Australia. The College provides a world class education to approximately 1,300 students, from Early Learning to Year 12.  Through the provision of academic, pastoral, and co-curricular programs, the College provides a holistic education designed to prepare students for their future.

The College operates across three campuses, with the Junior School on the Elphin Campus, located just a short drive from the Middle School and Senior School located on the Penquite Campus, both in the eastern suburbs of Launceston.  It also operates an Outdoor Education Centre from its third campus in the Fingal Valley, located an hour from Launceston.

The Boarding House is set on the picturesque grounds of the Elphin Campus, surrounded by beautiful gardens and century old oak trees.

Living in Launceston

Considering relocation to Tasmania?  Awarded the Australian Town of the Year in 2022, Launceston is one of Australia’s oldest cities where Georgian and Victorian architecture still feature in the well-preserved cityscape.  Established around the joining of three waterways, the local lifestyle is one to embrace the outdoors.  From the picturesque walks of the Cataract Gorge Reserve to a vast array of hikes and world class mountain bike trails at our doorstep, Launceston is a place that nurtures the adventurer.

With four distinct seasons that offer an abundance of sunshine and rainfall, the Tamar Valley is a flourishing food and wine region, and Launceston’s Harvest Market is considered one of the best in the country. A renowned culinary destination with restaurateurs capitalising on the fresh supply of local farmers, producers and distillers, Launceston was named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in November 2021.  Visit www.tasmania.com.au to learn more about our unique lifestyle.

How to apply

To find out more about Scotch Oakburn College and the Deputy Head of Boarding Position, please visit our website.  To review the position description and submit your application, please go to www.soc.tas.edu.au/employment.  Applications close at 5.00pm Monday, 18th March 2024.

Scotch Oakburn College is accredited by the Australian Childhood Foundation in recognition of its commitment to child safety standards.  Child safeguarding screening, selection and training practices form part of the recruitment and selection process, and employment conditions for all positions at the College.