About Us
People & Careers
KNOWN, NURTURED, CHALLENGED
About Us
People & Careers
KNOWN, NURTURED, CHALLENGED
Scotch College Adelaide is an ambitious and aspirational independent, co‑educational College educating students from Early Learning to Year 12, across two campuses at Torrens Park and Mitcham.
We exist to know, nurture and challenge all within our community. We value courage, integrity, inclusivity and an unwavering focus on tomorrow in all that we do, prioritising extraordinary outcomes for the diverse students entrusted to us.
A Scotch education—and a career at Scotch—is grounded in a sophisticated understanding of ourselves and others. Our wellbeing promise underpins learning, character, co‑curricular and service programs across the College.
Working at Scotch
Scotch employs a diverse workforce of Teachers (Early Learning to Year 12), professional and operational staff, specialist and leadership roles.
Every role contributes to the life, culture and success of the College.
Early Career Educators are encouraged to apply for teaching opportunities. Scotch is committed to developing future educators through mentoring and structured early‑career opportunities, including our Pre‑Service Teacher Education Scholarship.
Working at Scotch means being known as an individual, supported to grow, and challenged in a culture of high expectations and high support. We are a learning community that values professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement.
We believe the best outcomes for young people are achieved when staff feel supported, trusted and purposeful in their work.
Wellbeing is embedded in everything we do. We support our staff to:
- flourish as physically adept, mentally resilient and highly skilled professionals,
- practise effective work–life integration, and
- develop the adaptive capability to confidently embrace change and disruption.
Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship
Scotch is excited to be offering three scholarships open to Pre-Service Teachers enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor of Education program or a Masters of Teaching.
The scholarship includes guidance from an experienced teacher mentor, one day per week at the College and a $10,000 (gross) stipend. We are highly committed to training and developing Pre-Service Teachers. Through our scholarship program we provide a nurturing environment where aspiring educators can flourish and hone their craft.
Applications are currently closed for 2026.
We offer staff a range of benefits designed to support engagement, wellbeing and professional growth, including:
- Competitive remuneration and benefits
- Staff school fee discount
- Before and after school care, and subsidised vacation care, for enrolled children of staff
- Salary sacrificing options and novated leasing
- Free gym membership at the Purruna Spencer Newton Centre, including access to a high‑performance gym, strength and conditioning coach, yoga and Pilates classes
- Opportunities for professional development
- Opportunities for Professional Services staff to engage beyond their core role, gaining insight into College life and student activities
- Staff social events
- On‑site parking
Current Vacancies
View current vacancies below. Please note that all applications must be accompanied by a completed Applicant Declaration Form. Applications cannot be considered unless this declaration has been completed.
All staff must be eligible to work in Australia, hold a current Department of Human Services Working With Children Check (WWCC) for ‘employees’, and Teachers must hold current registration with the South Australian Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB-SA).
Scotch College is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We undertake screening and suitability assessments to determine the commitment of applicants to supporting child safety and wellbeing values in practice. View our Screening and Suitability Policy here.
Vacancy
Description
Temporary Relief Teaching
Scotch College is currently accepting Temporary Relief Teaching (TRT) applications for all areas of the College. Please note that the application process varies for different areas of the College.
Early Learning Centre: Please contact Mrs Nici Slack, Director of Early Years via email (nslack@scotch.sa.edu.au) with your letter of application and CV.
Mitcham Campus (Reception to Year 6): Our Junior campus uses Class Cover to book reliefs. Sign up with Class Cover, then register your interest in Scotch College Junior School. Once complete, contact our Deputy Head of Campus, Mr Jake Stewart (jstewart@scotch.sa.edu.au) with your letter of application, CV and completed Applicant Declaration Form.
Torrens Park Campus (Years 7 to 12): Please contact Mr Sam Prior, Daily Coordinator via email (sprior@scotch.sa.edu.au) with your letter of application, CV and completed Applicant Declaration Form.
Scotch College
We are a school firmly committed to providing a holistic education and whole of life preparation. Here is a snapshot of our life on campus.
