School Chaplain

Join Our Team in 2026

Through the legacy of its founding schools, The Scots School Albury is one of the oldest educational institutions in NSW and the State's longest-standing regional boarding school.

Located in the heart of Albury, our 11-hectare campus combines history and innovation, offering exceptional facilities, small class sizes, and a culture of high expectations and care.

Why Scots?

• Tradition & Innovation – Almost 160 years of outstanding education, blending proud history with progressive, evidence-based learning.

• Every Student Known – Small classes (capped at 25) where each student is valued. Generous preparation time enables excellence in teaching.

• High Expectations & Excellence – A culture where achievement is encouraged, supported and celebrated.

• Balanced Education – Rich cocurricular programs in sport, performing arts, leadership and service.

• Professional Growth – 10+ days of professional learning annually, mentoring, coaching and leadership pathways, plus HSC marking opportunities.

• Supportive Workplace – Clear policies, consistent leadership, modern facilities and resources.

• Staff Wellbeing & Belonging – Comprehensive package including Employee Assistance Program, salary-sacrifice benefits and generous fee discounts.

• Recognition & Community – A supportive, inclusive culture that values achievements, fosters connection, and provides opportunities for growth and engagement.

• Education of Distinction in a Regional Setting – World-class opportunities in a supportive regional community, keeping young people closer to home.

Position Commencing January 2026

• School Chaplain / Head of Service Learning (PT 0.4FTE, or FT option with teaching) 
  
  Provide pastoral care and lead K-12 Service-Learning programs 
  
  Preferred teaching areas: Food Technology, Physics, History

Applications close Friday 26 September 2025 

Scots is a K-12 independent boarding school and has been part of the Albury community through its founding schools for nearly 160 years. We have the ideal mix of historic and contemporary buildings with two major construction projects underway this year and next.

Our students are local and boarding students from across Northeast Victoria and Southern NSW. They come to Scots for our excellent academic reputation, our extensive co-curricular offering and strong community environment. Our students are supported to excel in whatever is their passion; be it academic, cultural or sporting endeavours.

The School Chaplain provides pastoral care through ministry to students, staff, and families of the Scots School Albury.

The School expects the Chaplain to lead the chapel and religious education programs.

The Chaplain as the Head of Service – Learning will also develop and implement the school's Service-Learning Program from K-12.

The successful candidate will ideally have the following qualifications:

• A recognised theological degree or equivalent ministry training (preferred)
• Be a minister/chaplain in good standing with the Uniting Church in Australia or other Christian Denomination.
• Desirable | Teaching and/or counselling and/or youth leadership qualifications
• Desirable | Qualifications that allow for registration as a Teacher in NSW | Fulfil requirements as mandated with the NSW Institute of Teachers.
• Desirable | Postgraduate course in student welfare/counselling/education management.

How to apply

For more information and a copy of the job description visit our website Career Opportunities | The Scots School Albury )

• If you would like to apply for the position, submit your current CV/resume and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) that outlines how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the position description.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and successful applicants must gain a valid NSW working with children check and national police check before they commence employment.
• All teaching staff must hold current registration with the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) or, if registered elsewhere, be eligible to apply for NESA registration. To find out more please visit

Submit your application to HR - the closing date Friday 26 September 2025.

The Scots School Albury is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

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

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.