Outdoor Education Teacher
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Posted 11 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
423.8
286.9 teaching · 136.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,913
Language other than English
33%
Girls vs boys
1,441 girls · 1,472 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
The Role
We seek an energetic, skilled and qualified Outdoor Education Teacher to join a team of committed educators at the school's Eildon Camp.
This is a full time ongoing position, commencing from 25 January 2027. This opportunity is offered as a weekday residential role with staff accommodation provided, but staff can live at camp throughout the year if preferred.
The Outdoor Education program runs camps at Eildon to support the educational and personal development of students, typically from Years 3 to 10. Students enjoy a wide range of activities which include orienteering, abseiling, hiking, archery, rock climbing, canoeing, rafting, initiative games and high and low rope courses. The program develops teamwork amongst students and an appreciation and understanding of the natural environment.
Applicants will have the following:
- Teaching qualifications and VIT registration
- Appropriate Outdoor Education related qualifications and experience in the activities offered would be of benefit, with accreditation in ropes and Wilderness First Aid an advantage
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships with students and staff
- A commitment to child safety and student welfare, including demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children with diverse needs and backgrounds
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Effective organisational and planning skills
- Boat licence is preferred but not essential
- A current driver's licence
Please see the position description for further details.
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