Outdoor Education Teacher — Experiential, Safe Learning

Queensland Department of Education; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre on the Gold Coast is seeking a dedicated teacher with outdoor education experience to plan, facilitate and evaluate learning programs in outdoor contexts.

The role involves delivering engaging outdoor and environmental education aligned with curriculum priorities, applying CARAs and SOPs for safety, and fostering student wellbeing and growth through experiential learning.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland teacher registration and outdoor education qualifications and experience.
• Strong pedagogical practice and ability to facilitate high-quality learning in outdoor environments.
• Competence in managing groups and activities, aligning with CARAs/SOPs for student safety.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Flexibility, initiative and willingness to contribute to collegial learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student-centred outdoor and environmental education programs aligned with curriculum priorities.
• Apply outdoor education techniques in activities such as kayaking, bushwalking, climbing and aquatic activities.
• Apply CARAs and SOPs to manage risks and ensure student safety.
• Foster student wellbeing, engagement, and personal growth through experiential learning.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to plan, deliver and reflect on programs.

Skills

Outdoor ed experience

Pedagogical practice

Group safety management

Communication skills

Education

Teaching qualification

QCT registration (full or provisional)

Australian working rights or visa

Job description

Queensland Department of Education – Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre on the Gold Coast is seeking a dedicated teacher with outdoor education experience to plan, facilitate and evaluate learning programs in outdoor contexts.

The role involves delivering engaging outdoor and environmental education aligned with curriculum priorities, applying CARAs and SOPs for safety, and fostering student wellbeing and growth through experiential learning.