Head of Outdoor Education

About the role

The role of Head of Outdoor Education at Pymble Ladies' College involves shaping a program that fosters transformational experiences for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12. This includes designing, resourcing, and delivering outdoor education and experiential learning that aligns with the curriculum and wellbeing framework of Mind, Body and Spirit.

Responsibilities

• Crafting experiences that are both safe and transformative
• Linking outdoor education directly to the curriculum and wellbeing framework
• Leading a specialist team of outdoor education staff
• Ensuring programs meet Australian and NSW Adventure Activity Standards
• Managing risk and overseeing logistical aspects of outdoor education programs

Requirements

• Proven experience in Outdoor Education
• Demonstrated instructional experience or qualifications in various outdoor activities
• Able to take a Kindergarten to Year 12 perspective in decision-making
• Strong understanding of risk management and work health and safety
• Leadership experience in managing teams and setting clear expectations
• Ability to work within financial budgets and towards revenue targets
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Physical fitness and health, with a commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma of Outdoor Leadership or tertiary qualification in Outdoor Education
• Certified and accredited teaching qualifications
• Current Wilderness First Aid certificate and water safety and rescue qualification
• Formal work health and safety or risk management qualification
• Activity-specific national leadership or guiding awards
• Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence or willingness to obtain one within the probation period
• Boat or PWC licence and four-wheel-drive experience
• Significant experience leading outdoor education in a school setting
• Experience designing, implementing, and reviewing a whole-school outdoor education continuum
• Experience coordinating, leading, and reviewing remote, multi-day expeditions

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Financial school fee discounts and other benefits
• Health and wellbeing support
• Social and community connections
• Family-friendly support
• Professional learning opportunities
• Onsite accommodation (subject to availability)

Pay

Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is split between planning and preparation of programs and educating in the field, with regular work at the Pymble campus and at other locations across NSW, interstate, and overseas.