▷ Immediate Start Outdoor Education Leader

- We are seeking a full-time Outdoor Education Leader to joinour passionate team
- Opportunity to educate through hands-on experientiallearning
- Elevate your career at CGS

About the Role

The Outdoor Education Leader, along with the Head of OutdoorEducation will facilitate high-quality, sequential learningopportunities for the whole school Outdoor Education Programme. Thelearning experiences are practical in nature and reflectcontemporary educational thought and research.

The Outdoor Education Leader is responsible for facilitatinglearning activities for students, largely in the outdoors, andcontributes to supporting an environment that fosters social andemotional teaching and learning.

The programs include key learning concepts and activities taughtpredominately in the natural environment through expedition andbase camping style experiences. The learning outcomes may beachieved through, but not limited to activities such asbushwalking, mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, kayaking,canoeing, remote-environment navigation, and general expeditioncamping skills and knowledge.

About You

You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:

- Certificate IV, in Outdoor Leadership with specialisationin at least three of the following areas (highly desirable);

- Bushwalking

- Navigation

- Mountain Biking

- Flat water canoeing/kayaking

- Abseil natural surfaces

- Climbing natural and artificial surfaces

- Caving

- Excellent written English and effective interpersonalcommunication skills

- Excellent technological literacy across a range ofapplications

- Experience of at least three years working in the OutdoorEducation industry

- A current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card

- Wilderness First Aid Certificate

- The ability to work collaboratively with other members ofthe CGS Team

- Current Light Rigid Drivers Licence – with the ability to drive a manual vehicle

- Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion or Surf Bronze

All team members at CGS are required to have:

- A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card

- A current National Police Check; and

- Full working rights within Australia.

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additionalbenefits, including:

- A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5%(for permanent team members)

- Staff awards program and generous professional developmentfunding

- Attractive salary packaging arrangements

- Complimentary daily barista-made coffee

- Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches

- Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenzavaccinations

- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program

- 14 weeks of paid parental leave

- School fee concessions

- Onsite parking

Working at CGS

We strive to continuously provide a vibrant and rewardingworkplace that showcases your skills with a strong commitment toyour professional learning. Working at Canberra Grammar School youwill join a community committed to delivering the highest standardof education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellencewithin a warm and inclusive environment.

We are continuously growing our CGS community with people whoare passionate and energetic in their profession and who placestudent learning and well-being at the forefront of all they do. Weinvite candidates of all ages, people with a disability andIndigenous Australians to apply.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a change, kick-starting your career ortaking your career to the next level, we invite you to click the‘Apply’ button and submit the following documents:

- Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria on thePosition Description)

- Resume/CV

CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection veryseriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School aresubject to screening and assessment against child safety standardsas part of our thorough recruitment process.

An early application is advised as we reserve the right to closethe vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications arereceived.

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