Scotch College Adelaide proposes to host a unique, interactive event that brings together middle and senior leaders from independent schools with pre-service teachers from a range of South Australian universities. Using a round-table or speed-dating format, this event is designed to provide early career educators with authentic insights, honest conversations, and real-world guidance from current school leaders.

A round-table/speed-networking session hosted in a relaxed but structured format, where small groups of pre-service teachers rotate through stations hosted by different leaders. Each leader will facilitate a short, 10–12 minute conversation on a specific theme or question related to leadership, teaching, or career development in independent schools.

Proposed Themes for Leader Tables

“What I Wish I Knew in My First Year”
“How Independent Schools Grow Teachers”
“Culture, Community, and Character: What Makes a School Tick?”
“Navigating Co-curricular and Pastoral Care”
“Why Relationships Are Your Best Teaching Tool”
“From Teacher to Leader: Opportunities in the Independent Sector”
“Applying for jobs in the Independent sector”
“Could boarding be for me?”

For any queries, please contact Sarah Shoobridge shoobridge@scotch.sa.edu.au