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Form of work Fixed-term contract until December 2023
About St Peter’s College
Founded in 1847, St Peter’s College is an Anglican boys’ School located adjacent to the CBD of Adelaide.
Our vision is to be an exceptional community of learning.
With students from Early Learning Years to Year 12, the School caters for a wide range of student backgrounds and abilities.
We believe that 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.
Outdoor Education at St Peter's College
Outdoor Education is a fundamental, memorable and compulsory component of the St Peter’s College Senior School experience.
Our students are encouraged and supported to expand their capabilities and extend their skills in group activities. Students learn about our wonderful South Australian natural environment, explore the indigenous connections to the land and consider personal journeys in connection with the journey of others. Many students reflect on their Pushing the Boundaries experience (our sequential Outdoor Education program) as a significant milestone of their time at St Peter's College and a turning point for growth and personal development.
About the position
The Outdoor Education Group Facilitator will assist the Outdoor Education Department to deliver the School’s Outdoor Education program and activities. Facilitators will work directly with students, ensuring they are well prepared and supported appropriately whilst participating in their Outdoor Education experiences. This role is primarily field based with additional preparation, set-up, and pack-up activities.
As the successful applicant you will:
Have a willingness to support the School’s values and Anglican ethos.
Wilderness First Aid Certificate.
Work collaboratively as part of the Outdoor Education Team to deliver exceptional outdoor learning experiences for students.
Build positive relationships and rapport with students.
Use the Pushing the Boundaries (PTB) programs to deliver exceptional learning in the environment, sustainable living, group dynamics, wellbeing, and Indigenous education.
Foster positive relationships between students by encouraging appropriate behaviours among peers.
Engage with the broader school community whilst on campus.
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to have a South Australian Working with Children Check and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education & Care (RRHAN-EC) Certificate - Fundamentals and Masterclass.
Please refer to the position description for further information regarding the key responsibilities and position specification.
Why work for us:
Join a leading Independent College educating over 1500 students from Early Years to Year 12. The School is honoured to have been educating the minds, hearts and spirits of students for more than 175 years. With illustrious alumni including three Nobel Laureates, 10 Australian Premiers and 42 Rhodes Scholars, the School is proud of the contributions their old scholars have and continue to make to society.
How to apply
Applications for this position should be addressed to the Headmaster, Tim Browning and should include a CV and cover letter.
Applications close on Wednesday 15 February 2023, 9.00 am.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Christina Monti, Senior Human Resouces Advisor on 08 8404 0513
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.
