Ms Amy Woodgate is currently serving as the Acting Principal and CEO of SCOTS PGC College, bringing a deep understanding of the College’s culture, values and educational direction to this leadership role. Since joining the College in 2021, Amy has held key senior positions, most recently as Deputy Principal (Strategy) and Director of Girls’ Boarding, where she has blended her extensive experience in Junior and Middle School education with whole-school strategic leadership.

Amy is deeply committed to the holistic development and wellbeing of every student from Prep to Year 12. She has been instrumental in strengthening the College’s pastoral care frameworks, ensuring that students experience consistent, values-based support at every stage of their schooling. Her approach centres on creating safe, connected and inclusive environments where young people feel known, valued and empowered to thrive.

In her strategic leadership portfolio, Amy guides the College’s long-term direction with a focus on strengthening student transitions, embedding the College’s values of Spirit, Tenacity, Authenticity, Excellence and Respect, and ensuring alignment between classroom learning, co-curricular life, boarding experiences and the SCOTS MyWay pathways. Her student-centred philosophy is grounded in the belief that every child is unique and shapes her commitment to flexible, responsive and personalised educational planning.

As Director of Girls’ Boarding, Amy has fostered a warm, nurturing and community-minded environment that supports the academic, social and emotional development of the young people in her care. Her understanding of the needs of regional and rural students, combined with her emphasis on strong relationships and clear communication, has strengthened the boarding experience for students and families alike.

With significant experience across Prep–12 education and a passion for pastoral care, student wellbeing and strategic stewardship, Amy leads with empathy, clarity and purpose. Her tenure as Acting Principal reflects her dedication to ensuring stability, continuity and excellence across all facets of College life at SCOTS PGC.

Prior to joining the College in 2019, Amy was the Assistant Head of Junior School (Teaching and Learning) at Somerville House for five years. She also spent eight years at Brisbane Boys’ College as a classroom teacher, year level coordinator and in acting leadership roles and before that was a classroom teacher at Moreton Bay Boys’ College during its foundational years.