Head of Outdoor Education (Campus)

St Paul's; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s School invites an experienced educator to lead the development of a whole-school Outdoor Education program across Queensland’s largest co-educational campus. You will build a progressive Pre-Prep to Year 12 program that connects students with nature, builds resilience and a lifelong love of the outdoors.

The role involves shaping curricula, coordinating activities from canoeing to bushcraft, and embedding safety, well-being and the School’s values into adventurous learning.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland College of Teachers registration or eligibility.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification appropriate to the position.
• Demonstrated experience in Outdoor Education or adventure-based learning.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead development, implementation and evaluation of coherent Outdoor Education programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a whole-school Outdoor Education program across the campus.
• Shape a progressive Pre-Prep to Year 12 Outdoor Education curriculum.
• Embed safety, wellbeing and the school’s values in adventurous learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Education

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Leadership

Job description

Location: 34 Strathpine Road, Bald Hills, Qld, 4036, Australia

Job Category: Teaching

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

St Paul's School is a Pre-Prep to Year 12 Anglican co-educational school where we nurture growth, foster belonging and inspire personal excellence for all students.

At St Paul’s School, we pride ourselves on being a community where everyone feels connected, valued, and supported. We foster a strong sense of belonging, creating an environment that nurtures relationships among students, staff, and families.

Job Description

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

St Paul’s School offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of an innovative, whole-school Outdoor Education program across Queensland’s largest co-educational school campus.

Our majestic campus, bordering the South Pine River, encompasses forests, wetlands, woodlands, waterways and a thriving wildlife and koala corridor. With endless possibilities for adventurous learning, including canoeing, mountain bike riding, ropes courses, bushcraft and environmental conservation, the campus offers an extraordinary outdoor classroom - all of this just 25 minutes from the city!

At SPS, we believe learning extends well beyond the four walls of a classroom. Our natural surroundings provide endless opportunities for authentic, hands-on learning that complements and enriches our curriculum, connecting classroom knowledge with real-world experiences. Through exploration, adventure and environmental stewardship, students develop curiosity, confidence, resilience and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

We are seeking a passionate, visionary and experienced educator to bring this potential to life. As Head of Outdoor Education (Campus), you will have the opportunity to shape and establish a new, progressive Pre-Prep to Year 12 program that connects students with nature, builds resilience and character, and inspires a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. This is more than an Outdoor Education role. It is an opportunity to build something from the ground up and leave a lasting legacy for generations of SPS students.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education, Outdoor Education, Outdoor Leadership or a related discipline.
• Current Queensland College of Teachers registration, or eligibility for registration.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Relevant activity-specific qualifications and/or demonstrated competencies appropriate to the School’s onsite Outdoor Education program.
• Demonstrated experience in Outdoor Education, experiential education or adventure-based learning, with a strong understanding of contemporary Outdoor Education philosophy, pedagogy and practice.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of coherent, developmentally appropriate Outdoor Education programs for children and young people.
• Strong knowledge and experience in risk management, emergency planning, Workplace Health and Safety and safety compliance in outdoor environments, with the capacity to exercise sound professional judgement in dynamic situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to child safety, student wellbeing and cultural safety, with sound knowledge of duty-of-care requirements.
• High standards of professional conduct and a willingness to support the School’s Purpose Statement, Christian foundations and values.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills and organisational skills.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

St Paul's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care. As such, it is a condition of employment that all team members must:

• Agree to undergo a Criminal History/Police Check conducted by the School.
• Possess and maintain a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check by Blue Card Services). The successful candidate must have a current Blue Card before commencing work at the school.
• Be an Australian resident and eligible to work in Australia.