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Salary- Join a passionate team
- Dedicated to shaping resilient minds through exceptional Outdoor Education experiences
Founded in 1847, St Peter’s College is an Anglican boarding and day school for boys committed to being an exceptional community of learning centred on truth, respect and service.
The School is located just two kilometres from the city centre on a single 80-acre campus. The magnificent grounds accommodate beautiful buildings, both historic and modern and the School’s educational facilities and sports fields are excellent. Our modern, purpose built Boarding House provides accommodation for 100 students from within Australia and overseas. Additionally the School has an Outdoor Education campus in Finniss, near Lake Alexandrina, about an hour’s drive from Adelaide.
Over 1550 students from diverse backgrounds and abilities are educated at the School from the Early Years to Year 12. This diversity contributes powerfully and directly to the quality of a boy’s education. We are committed to being a boys’ school that promotes responsible relationships and positive attitudes towards girls and women. We are uncompromising in being a safe and inclusive learning community respectful of diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and nationality.
About the position
Applications are open for Outdoor Education Facilitators for 2024. As an Outdoor Education Facilitator, you will work with students to ensure they are well prepared and appropriately supported whilst participating in their Outdoor Education experiences. The role is primarily field based with additional preparation, set-up and pack-up of activities. Opportunities for successful applicants will commence in February and culminate in the Year 10 Journey (21 Days) in June. Further opportunity is available for programs in Term 3 and 4, 2024.
Successful applicants will have
- A Willingness to support the School's values and Anglican ethos;
- Experience in working with young people;
- Expedition experience. (Working on extended expeditions is desirable, but not essential);
- The ability to facilitate in a remote area (in conjunction with a co-facilitator and program support);
- A Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) and/or Wilderness First Aid Certificate.
Please refer to the position description for further information regarding the key responsibilities and position specification.
Why work for us
St Peter's College offers a welcoming learning community connected by a shared vision and values. Our Outdoor Education Programs strive to be exceptional and uncompromising in nurturing students who are well prepared to step into the world equipped to engage with truth, actively demonstrate respect, and to generously serve others. We aim to do this by:
Growing character through challenge
- Growth of body, mind, and spirit through participation in challenge, exploration, and community
- Between each other, within our own school community and further afield
- By fostering awareness and appreciation of Indigenous peoples and culture
- Through an appreciation of the beauty and wonder of the natural world
- By exploration and appreciation of sustainable practices in the environment
Applications should be addressed to the Headmaster, Tim Browning and include a CV and cover letter in one document explaining your skills, capabilities, experiences, and reasons for applying.
Applications close Monday 15 January 2024, at 5pm ACST.
Please indicate if you wish to be considered for all programs, or in particular, the 21 Day Journey in June, 2024.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Daniaal Abrams, Senior HR Advisor on 08 8404 0513 or via hr@stpeters.sa.edu.au.
To find out more about a career at St Peter’s College, or to apply for this position, please visit our Careers page.
The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening, and adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy. St Peter’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
