Introduction

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

St Paul's School is a Pre-Prep to Year 12 Anglican co-educational school where we nurture growth, foster belonging and inspire personal excellence for all students.

At St Paul’s School, we pride ourselves on being a community where everyone feels connected, valued, and supported. We foster a strong sense of belonging, creating an environment that nurtures relationships among students, staff, and families.

Description

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

St Paul’s School offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of an creative, whole-school Outdoor Education program across Queensland’s largest co-educational school campus.

Our majestic campus, bordering the South Pine River, encompasses forests, wetlands, woodlands, waterways and a thriving wildlife and koala corridor. With endless possibilities for adventurous learning, including canoeing, mountain bike riding, ropes courses, bushcraft and environmental conservation, the campus offers an extraordinary outdoor classroom - all of this just 25 minutes from the city!

At SPS, we believe learning extends well beyond the four walls of a classroom. Our natural surroundings provide endless opportunities for authentic, hands-on learning that complements and enriches our curriculum, connecting classroom knowledge with real-world experiences. Through exploration, adventure and environmental stewardship, students develop curiosity, confidence, resilience and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

We are seeking a passionate, visionary and experienced educator to bring this potential to life. As Head of Outdoor Education (Campus), you will have the opportunity to shape and establish a new,



progressive Pre-Prep to Year 12 program that connects students with nature, builds resilience and character, and inspires a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. This is more than an Outdoor Education role.

It is an opportunity to build something from the ground up and leave a lasting legacy for generations of SPS students.

For more information about this role, please click on the link to view the Head of Outdoor Education (Campus) Position Description.

Skills and Experiences

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education, Outdoor Education, Outdoor Leadership or a related discipline.
- Current Queensland College of Teachers registration, or eligibility for registration.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification appropriate to the requirements of the position.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Relevant activity-specific qualifications and/or demonstrated competencies appropriate to the School’s onsite Outdoor Education program.
- Demonstrated experience in Outdoor Education, experiential education or adventure-based learning, with a strong understanding of contemporary Outdoor Education philosophy, pedagogy and practice.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of coherent,



developmentally appropriate Outdoor Education programs for children and young people.
- Strong knowledge and experience in risk management, emergency planning, Workplace Health and Safety and safety compliance in outdoor environments, with the capacity to exercise sound professional judgement in dynamic situations.
- Demonstrated commitment to child safety, student wellbeing and cultural safety, with sound knowledge of duty-of-care requirements.
- High standards of professional conduct and a willingness to support the School’s Purpose Statement, Christian foundations and values.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills and organisational skills.

Apply now to join our wonderful team:

- Submit your application via this advert.
- Please include a 1-page cover letter telling us how your experience and qualifications match the points listed in the “About You” section of this advert.
- Applications will be assessed daily, and the advert will close when a suitable candidate is identified.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION St Paul's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care. As such, it is a condition of employment that all team members must:

- Agree to undergo a Criminal History/Police Check conducted by the School.
- Possess and maintain a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check by Blue Card Services). The successful candidate must have a current Blue Card before commencing work at the school.
- Be an Australian resident and eligible to work in Australia.

For more information, please contact our People and Culture team on ph: (07) 32611388 or email [email protected]

📌 Head of Outdoor Education (Campus) (Brisbane City)
🏢 St Paul'S School
📍 Brisbane City