Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools.? With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana, Lochend and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes.
In addition to the Melbourne based campuses, Wesley College offers a remarkable sequence of outdoor experiences that we carefully layer into our school program from Years 3 to 10 on three Outdoor Education sites: Chum Creek (Healesville), Camp Mallana (Paynesville) and Lochend (Portland).
Camp Mallana is located on the Gippsland lakes, near Bairnsdale, and provides Outdoor Education programs for Years 6 and Year 10 students from Wesley College city campuses.
Programs offer five to six-day camps, using activities such as sailing, sea kayaking, bike touring, hiking and camping.
This is a golden opportunity for a VIT registered Outdoor Education Teacher and Leader commencing 28 January 2025 for a full-time contract.
The Outdoor Education Teacher and Program Leader are required to plan and implement all outdoor education activities associated with the annual camp for each home room group and to manage the operation of the campsite.
The Outdoor Education Program aims to link students to the natural world, through: * The use of vivid landscapes.
* Teaching basic outdoor skills.
* Encouraging environmental awareness and action.
In making this appointment, the College is seeking applicants who, among other qualities, can demonstrate: * A current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration (which incorporates Working With Children Check and National Police Checks) is an essential requirement for this role * Safe, effective management of groups in the bush, including the management of appropriate contingency plans.
* A contemporary understanding of learning theory.
* A preparedness to stretch the students intellectually, while supporting them in environmental education experiences.
* Knowledge and understanding of adolescents.
* A willingness to work in a team, recognise that this position is residential and that they will be required to stay on site during program times.
A room is provided in the homestead for staff, but this is not a permanent residence.
This is your opportunity to shine in a learning environment that will reward your love of learning and thinking.? We provide extensive professional development and individual mentoring, as well as a range of attractive employment benefits.? Please visit www.wesleycollege.edu.au for a position description and to apply online.
Applications will only be accepted via Seek or Wesley College website.
For further information, please contact Brad Hanrahan at ****** Applications close at 5:00pm Sunday 6 October 2024.
Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will commence prior to the close date.
Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection.
All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.
Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.
