Vision Valley Teacher

Teaching - Secondary; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor groups and professional dev.

Salary above enterprise agreement

Discounted school fees

Staff Wellbeing team

Job summary

Pymble Ladies’ College seeks an experienced Vision Valley Teacher to lead high-quality Outdoor Education and residential programs at Vision Valley campus and offsite sites. You will develop and sustain engaging curriculum, supporting student wellbeing and leadership development across Year 9 cohorts during four weeks each term.

The role involves flexible hours, nights on-resident programs, and collaboration with a pool of educators to deliver safe, inspiring and real-world learning experiences

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with NSW accreditation or eligibility under the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act.
• Experience delivering outdoor education and residential programs.
• Ability to develop engaging Year 9 residential modules; focus on wellbeing and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality outdoor education and residential programs at Vision Valley.
• Develop and support Year 9 Residential Program across four weeks each term.
• Support student wellbeing and capture authentic learning through real-world experiences.
• Prepare for each Year 9 cohort and coordinate with campus leadership.

Skills

Outdoor Education

Curriculum Design

Student Wellbeing

Leadership Development

Tech in Learning

Flexible Hours

LR Driver's License

Education

NSW Teacher Accreditation Act

Outdoor Education Certification

Wilderness First Aid Certification

Tools

Basic software systems

Online applications

Job description

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

Experiential learning and outdoor education form a foundational part of a Pymble Ladies’ College education. The College’s Vision Valley campus in Arcadia, NSW is a crucial site for the continuum of learning experiences for students. The Vision Valley Teacher reports to the Deputy Head of Campus – Vision Valley to develop and maintain high quality, safe and engaging programs at the Vision Valley campus and offsite locations.

The Vision Valley Teacher is responsible for the delivery of successful Residential Programs, curriculum programs, supporting student wellbeing, and enriching the on-site outdoor education and offsite expedition programs.

A significant part of this role is focused on developing and supporting the Year 9 Residential Program based at the Vision Valley campus across four weeks each term.

Teachers are involved in delivering a high quality and engaging experiential learning and outdoor education program, and preparing for the arrival of each Year 9 cohort. Learning modules take inspiration from authentic and real-world concepts and are embedded into residential life at Vision Valley, with a focus on connecting more deeply with self, others and the natural world.

Learning utilises flexible outdoor and indoor learning spaces, across a range of curriculum and subject areas in addition to outdoor education.

At Vision Valley Outdoor Educators and Vision Valley Teachers, work together to form a ‘pool’ of experienced staff who support our girls and other clients. The nature of Vision Valley’s programs mean that hours vary week-to-week and may include work across seven days of the week, evenings, and overnights. Rostering and work requirements for programs is at the discretion of the Head of Campus, Vision Valley and communicated well in advance.

The Vision Valley Teacher will be required to work up to seven (7) nights during each Residential Program as well as up to sixteen (16) nights either on-site or offsite - outside of the Residential Programs each year. Unlike a traditional classroom environment, Vision Valley Teachers do not have a marking load, nor reports to write, and the majority of program and lesson planning takes place during regular work hours as part of the roster.

The start date for this opportunity is negotiable.

Our kind of teacher

You will display the following skills and attributes:

• Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College
• Academic and teaching qualifications that meet the requirements of the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act
• Equivalent certificate/degree in Outdoor Education and/or Recreation
• Experience and passion for developing relevant and challenging learning experiences in support of academic, outdoor education and wellbeing objectives
• Demonstrated ability to guide and support students at various stages of development and foster the development of leadership capacity in students
• Develop and sustain quality professional relationships, using effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the management of educational administrative systems, basic software systems and online applications
• Be physically fit and healthy and promote a healthy lifestyle to students
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• The ability to integrate technology to enhance learning outcomes
• Additional desired qualifications include an LR driver’s license, or willingness to obtain this, and a Wilderness First Aid Certificate

Your kind of school

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which “Pymble” family. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

We offer above enterprise agreement salaries. Additional allowances are paid for co-ordinator and leadership roles. Your salary will be based on your NESA accreditation level.

We also have a range of benefits, including:

• Mentor groups and professional development support
• Financial support for additional studies, relevant courses, certifications, or tertiary study (subject to approval)
• Market leading reduced teaching loads
• No requirement to coach or participate in co-curricular sport programs ( additional allowances paid should you wish to be involved )
• Salary packaging options
• Use of our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with access to the Independent Schools Fitness Passport
• Discounted school fees (where applicable)
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• Close to public transport and nearby (street) parking
• Access to "Pymble Discounts", which is a retail platform offering employees discounts at over 700 retailers

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, training , career progression, access to technology and best in class resources.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth.

Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications close on 12th November 2026.

Successful candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide a Working with Children Check.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.