Teacher - Education Outdoors

Ref Code
705330

Location
Banksia

Category
Teaching

Sub Categories
Education Outdoors

The role
Full Time, Ongoing Position
Commencing in January 2025
Closing: 10 October 2024

MLC Banksia, located on the Banksia Peninsula in Gippsland Lakes, East Gippsland, Victoria, provides unique Education Outdoors programs on its 30-acre coastal bushland property. The site is accessible by vehicle and offers residential housing for staff and various accommodation options for students. The Banksia team includes teachers, educational support staff, and specialist casual staff who deliver curriculum-based programs for Year 5-8 students. These programs incorporate the Gippsland Lakes, Mitchell River National Park, Buchan, and Snowy River environments to provide diverse, curriculum-based learning experiences. MLC Banksia staff also support the expedition component of the eight-week MLC Marshmead Program for Year 9 students.

Some of your primary duties and responsibilities will include the following:

- Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences in collaboration with the teaching team.
- Build strong learning relationships with students, providing constructive feedback.
- Foster a culture of high expectations for all students.
- Use data to assess student progress and improve teaching strategies.
- Monitor and report on student wellbeing within the MLC Banksia structure.
- Collaborate with staff across campuses to enhance Education Outdoors programs.
- Participate in meetings, reviews, and professional learning networks.
- Manage specific responsibilities, including curriculum coordination and resource oversight.
- Adhere to safety and operational standards in Education Outdoors and maintain required safety training.
- Contribute to the residential community and mentor Program Assistant staff.
- Comply with the MLC Child Safe Program, including identifying and reporting risks and abuse indicators.

The school
MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne. Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.
Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education combined with the unmatched breadth of our curriculum, co-curricular activities, and College resources ensures our students discover their strengths and interests, nurture their talents, forge their own paths and achieve their best.
MLC students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge, and attitude to thrive throughout every stage of their schooling and in an ever-changing, globalised world.

About You
- Experience teaching primary and secondary students with VIT registration.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
- Commitment to student wellbeing and curriculum development.
- Dedication to sustainability and Environmental Education.
- Collaborative team player with positive relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in using technology for safety, curriculum, and innovative learning.
- Professionalism, confidentiality, and community involvement.
- Relevant qualifications or experience in leading outdoor programs (e.g., bushwalking, canoeing, sailing).
- Full driver's licence and willingness to complete required safety training.
- Adherence to co-curricular activities, College policies, and Child Safe Standards.
- Legal right to work in Australia.

Desirable Criteria:

- Familiarity with Gippsland Lakes and surrounding environments.
- Experience with dinghy sailing instruction, sea kayaking, and driving buses.
- Knowledge of the Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey element.

MLC puts child safety at the forefront and are committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.