Outdoor Education Instructor
Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, creativity and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.
Timbertop is Geelong Grammar School’s Year 9 full-boarding campus, situated in Victoria’s high country near Mansfield. It offers a comprehensive academic and outdoor education program, designed to take full advantage of the magnificent natural environment to provide a life-changing experience for students. We are currently seeking a full-time Teacher of Outdoor Education and/or an Outdoor Education Instructor to commence in Term 2 or Term 3, 2025.
About the role:
The key responsibilities of the Outdoor Education Instructor include;
Planning and implementing outdoor-related activities
Communicating with the Director of Outdoor Education about any problems or issues as they arise and provide reports where required
Assisting in planning for the safety and welfare of all students and staff whilst involved in all outdoor activities – overnight, day trips or multiple day trips
Coordination of all logistics associated with the programming, planning and running of outdoor activities
Teaching Outdoor Education classes
About you:
The successful candidate must have:
VIT registration and previous teaching experience. Alternatively, consideration may be given to appointing an Outdoor Education Instructor with significant experience in a similar role
A degree or recognised equivalent qualification in the field of Outdoor Education/Instruction
An ability to participate in the Timbertop Outdoor Education, running, wellbeing and pastoral programmes
A high level of physical fitness
Extensive experience in the specific fields of bushwalking, ideally in the North-East Alpine Region
Experience co-ordinating programmes along with leading teenagers in the outdoors
Experience in a Boarding School environment
Early in career educators are encouraged to apply
For further details and/or to apply online, visit the employment page on our website: www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employment. Please submit a cover letter, CV and address the Key Selection Criteria to apply.
Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.
The School’s Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website, under ‘Student Safeguarding’. The School’s expectation is that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards, as applicable to their role. Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School’s expectations should be directed to safeguarding@ggs.vic.edu.au.
Applications close at 4.00 pm on Sunday 4th May 2025.
Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date. However, due to the holiday period and school holidays, response to enquiries and applications may take longer than usual.
