Acting Deputy Head of Adventure Education 1-year Fixed Term Contract for 2025 Exciting role and rare opportunity for a highly rewarding career in Adventure Education & Teaching Lead the development of an engaging, extensive and adventurous program of experiential learning through and with nature, that leverages the context of our Corio campus Cultivate a spirit of adventure and challenge amongst Corio students and staff to enable wisdom 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, adventure, creativity and academic rigour.
At Geelong Grammar School, Adventure Education is defined as experiential learning with and through nature. Adventure Education is one of three Strategic Pillars for our School: intersecting with Adventure Education are Positive Education and Creative Education.
We are seeking to appoint an Acting Deputy Head of Adventure Education who has the energy and motivation to lead the development of an engaging and adventurous program at our Corio campus. Someone who has experience and flexibility to teach across multiple disciplines.
About the role: Reporting to the Head of Adventure Education, the key responsibilities of this role include:
Assist the Head of Adventure Education to plan, implement and regularly evaluate the Adventure Education Programme and the related outdoor activities. Assist in planning for the safety and welfare of all students and staff whilst involved in all Adventure activities – overnight, day trips or multiple day trips. Assist in the development of new Adventure Programmes for students across Toorak, Bostock and Corio Campuses. Coordinate logistics associated with the programming, planning and running of Adventure Activities. Assist in the procurement and maintenance of Adventure related equipment. This role will involve term break, weekend and overnight work. About you: Applicants must possess:
Experience in a similar role. Demonstrated success leading adventurous expeditions and camps with adolescents. A student-centred focus and high-level interpersonal and communication skills. A comprehensive understanding of risk management and experience developing and leading logistically complicated programs. Furthermore, an ability to interact proactively and positively with a variety of key stakeholders and experience leading and managing staff are required. Outdoor Education qualifications. Bus licence and Wilderness First Aid qualifications an advantage. Registration as a Teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, which includes a National Police Check undertaken by VIT. For further details and/or to apply, visit the Employment page on our website: Please submit a cover letter, CV and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria.
Applications close at 10:00am 16 September 2024 Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.
Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.
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