Teacher, Outdoor Education

King's Baptist Grammar School

Wynn Vale, SA 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Outdoor Education

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 5 August 2024


An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior School Teacher, experienced in the delivery of Outdoor Education to join our staff team. The role on offer is a permanent teaching position with room to negotiate the teaching load (0.5 - 1.0 FTE). The role is for commencement in January 2025.

<p><strong>About King&#39;s</strong></p><p>King&#39;s is a place where every student is seen, heard, known, and feels a profound sense of love. We foster a culture of connection and belonging, where staff, students, and families engage in reciprocal relationships that reflect the perfect relationship of our triune God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.</p><p>As the only Baptist School in South Australia offering a complete ELC-Year 12 experience within a Jesus-centred community, we are dedicated to inspiring hope and creating opportunities for individuals and families to do life better, together. </p><p>Guided by our leadership values, we cultivate behaviour, culture, and mindsets that form the foundation of the &#39;King’s Way.&#39;</p><p><strong>Outdoor Education</strong></p><p>The Senior School focuses on leadership, mindsets and pathways, equipping students and empowering them to respond to the changing world around them, exposing them to a breadth of pathways beyond King&#39;s.  Our Outdoor Education program is designed to support this focus in fostering personal growth, social skills, self-confidence, initiative, self-reliance, leadership, and collaborative abilities through immersive outdoor experiences.</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>As a Teacher of Outdoor Education, you will play a crucial role in shaping the minds and hearts of our students. You will deliver engaging and comprehensive curriculum content across senior school levels, with a specific focus on the SACE Stage 1 &amp; 2 curriculum. Your work will help students develop essential life skills and a profound appreciation for the natural world.</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><p>A personal commitment to King&#39;s Vision, Mission and Values that underpin the delivery of a Christian-based education to students in the School Community is essential. </p><p>This role also requires:</p><ul><li>Proven ability to engage students effectively, guiding them in developing conceptual and perceptual ideas through design and inquiry processes.</li><li>Proven experience teaching Outdoor Education at the senior school level, with knowledge of the SACE Stage 1 &amp; 2 curriculum.</li><li>Application of innovative teaching methodologies to support diverse learning needs</li><li>Collaborative spirit to develop differentiated programs alongside fellow educators</li><li>Dedication to providing learning opportunities that allow every student to thrive and excel</li><li>Strong communication skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues in a timely and effective manner.</li><li>Relevant certifications including First Aid and CPR preferably specific for outdoor environments.</li></ul><p>If you&#39;re an experienced Teacher dedicated to providing a holistic education that goes beyond the classroom, we encourage you to apply. </p><p>Applicants must hold a Diploma of Teaching, Bachelor of Education or higher and be Registered as a teacher in South Australia (or able to be).</p><p>Employment conditions are contained in the King&#39;s Baptist Grammar School current Enterprise Agreement.</p><p>Applications via <a href="https://www.seek.com.au/job/77573821?ref&#61;cm-ui" rel="nofollow">Seek</a> or to <a href="mailto:HR&#64;kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au" rel="nofollow">mailto:HR&#64;kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au</a><br />by 4pm Monday 5 August 2024</p><p>For further information regarding this role and Application Guidelines please visit our website.</p><p><a href="https://www.kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au/our-community/careers" rel="nofollow">https://www.kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au/our-community/careers</a></p>
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