Experiential Learning Coordinator

The School

Pembroke School is a co-educational, non-denominational, day and boarding school from Early Learning to Year 12. Renowned for academic excellence and broad and inclusive curricular and co-curricular programs. Pembroke staff and students are encouraged to delight in learning, work and the exploration of their own potential.

Pembroke provides staff with a supportive and dynamic working environment, opportunities for professional development and the capacity to make a valuable and meaningful contribution to the operation of the School. 

Applications for this role should be submitted via our School Website.

The Role

Pembroke is seeking an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to fill the newly created position of Experiential Learning Coordinator. Reporting to the Deputy Principal, the Experiential Learning Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning and coordination of particular programs and activities at the School that enhance the learning experiences of students ELC – Year 12 and which fall outside of the core curricular offerings.

As the Experiential Learning Coordinator, you will work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of well-organised, hassle-free and enjoyable school trips. The Experiential Learning Coordinator shall also support Trip Leaders with the organisation of curricular and other trips coordinated by faculties and departments. 

What the role will involve

The Experiential Learning Coordinator will:

• Assist Heads of Schools and Heads of Faculty with co-curricular and Experiential Learning programs/activities that take place outside the School.
• Research and compare available travel and accommodation to identify the best available.
• Develop and manage relationships with vendors and negotiate preferred provider contracts.
• Provide guidance and agreed, standardised frameworks to staff developing offsite and international programs.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for coordination and execution of school trips and staff travel.
• Ensure Experiential Learning and co-curricular programs are adequately staffed and co-curricular allotments are effectively managed.
• Advise Trip Leaders on the planning, communication and delivery of curricular and other trips.
• In conjunction with the Trip Leader, undertake formal risk assessments.
• Administer travel insurance claims, assist families and staff with insurance queries and liaise with the School’s external insurance broker as required. 

What we are looking for

Ideally, the successful candidate will have:

• Experience working as an educator or alongside educators, in an Experiential Learning setting.
• Experience in the management of travel or project budgets.
• Experience in a customer-focussed leadership or coordination role. 
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• High level written, verbal and electronic communication skills, coupled with high attention to detail.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise work and multi-task.
• A solutions-focused, positive and diplomatic approach. 
• Strong negotiation skills. 
• Strong Information Technology skills.

Further Information

If this sounds like your ideal role and you are looking to join an independent school that will provide continuous professional development opportunities to boost your career, then we want to hear from you!

Further details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role can be found in the Job & Person Specification which can be found within the job listing via our Careers Page https://www.pembroke.sa.edu.au/employment.  

Applications for this position close Monday 6 May 2024 at 9.00am. Late applications will not be accepted. All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mr Mark Staker and must be submitted (in PDF) via our Careers Page from the School Website. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
For any enquiries regarding this position please email ****@pembroke.sa.edu.au

Pembroke School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.