Ian PM Lambert

Dr. Ian PM Lambert succeeded Dr. Robert Iles as Principal of The Scots College in January 2007.

Dr. Lambert completed his secondary education at The Southport School in Queensland, but had a connection with The Scots College through his father, who attended the College as a boarder and Prefect of Aspinall House from 1944-1948.

At The Southport School, Dr. Lambert was an all-round achiever – he was Head Boy, played 1st XV Rugby, was stroke of the AAGPS Premiership 1st VIII Rowing, CUO of the Cadet Corps and a member of the jazz and concert bands (he still plays the saxophone at selected College events). After finishing school, he went on to represent Queensland in Under 19 Rowing and Under 21 Rugby.

After completing a BA in Literature, Modern History and Sociology at Griffith University with a teaching diploma, Dr. Lambert later attended the University of London where he completed his Master of Arts degree in 20th Century Literature. He then obtained his PhD at Cambridge University in the area of Philosophy of Education, where he also represented his College in Rugby and Rowing.

Before coming to Scots, Dr. Lambert was Principal of Swan Christian College in Perth, WA and before that he taught English and History at St Paul’s Anglican School and Emmanuel College in Queensland. He has written and edited five educational books and numerous articles for journals and magazines. With an active interest in assisting Indigenous groups in Australia and Cambodia, Dr Lambert is a strong advocate of the Indigenous Education Program at the College.