Outdoor Education Teacher

Position Context

The tradition of Outdoor Education at Pembroke School dates back over 30 years and is a compulsory and valued aspect of our curriculum from Year 7 to Year 10. The program offers a staged and progressive approach – providing appropriate challenge and depth for all students. The experiences of students on the camps integrates strongly with the school’s Social, Emotional and Personal Development program (SE&PD). Exposure to the local indigenous history and current community is an important aspect of the program.

The base for the Outdoor Education program in the Middle School is Old Watulunga, a 17-hectare property on the Finniss River, 75 kilometres south of Adelaide. This property is an excellent facility. There is a staff office and accommodation together with kitchen/dining facilities for 50, an indoor rock-climbing wall and low ropes course. There is waterfront access to the Finniss River and from there to Lake Alexandrina and the Coorong. There is large shedding and barns, housing windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, boating and other associated outdoor equipment.

The staffing within the Middle School Outdoor Education team consists two specialist teaching staff, two non-teaching staff and various contract and seasonal instructors.

Students in Years 7, 8 and 10 participate in programs based at Old Watulunga and develop skills in kayaking, sailing, bushwalking, rock climbing, low ropes and sustainable living. Year 9 students travel to the Yorke Peninsula, 3 hours west of Adelaide, for a journey-based coastal exploration program.

Position Summary

The teacher of Outdoor Education will be responsible for the application of curriculum knowledge, associated pedagogies and skills in the area of Outdoor Education for the educational benefit and Pastoral Care of the students on the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of our education programs in conjunction with the Coordinator of Outdoor Education.
• Develop, manage and conduct various certification programs within the scope and time of this role.
• Effectively teach the Outdoor Education Program within the scope and time allocation for this role.
• Demonstrate and promote excellence in teaching and Outdoor Education.
• Support a learning environment which is stimulating, focused, challenging and safe which reflects the aims and values of the school.
• Ensure clear and effective communication both within the school, with students, their parents and key teaching staff and with external stakeholders.
• Liaise with and organise external providers to ensure key components of the program are delivered to a timeframe.
• Work collaboratively with other Outdoor Education staff.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified and registered teacher with formal qualifications and demonstrated experience in the teaching of Outdoor Education.
• Sound understanding of Risk Assessment and Risk Management, WH&S regulations and food handling protocols.
• At a minimum, a current Level 2 First Aid Certificate. Wilderness First Aid or Remote Area First Aid Certifications would be highly regarded.
• Two or more of the following qualifications: Yachting Australia Sailing Instructor; Australian Canoeing Flat-water Level 1 Instructor; Bushwalking Instructor.

Desirable - one or more of the following qualifications

• Power Boat Handling; SAREA Rock Climbing Certification or High Rope Instructor; Surf Safety Qualifications; Wilderness First Aid Certification.
• MR Drivers Licence

For general information on Teaching at Pembroke School please refer to the document

Information to Applicants on the School’s webpage.

For any enquiries regarding this position please email [email protected]

Applications

Full details on this position and can be downloaded from the School's website

https://www.pembroke.sa.edu.au/employment/positions-available

All applications should be submitted in PDF format via the online Employment Application Form

Applications close at 9.00 am on Monday 9 November 2020.

Late applications cannot be accepted.

Pembroke School is an equal opportunity employer