Outdoor Education Teacher

Full job description
Carey is currently seeking an Outdoor Education teacher with a passion for sustainable practices and conservation to join the team in 2026.

Reporting to the Head of Outdoor Education, this role delivers the bespoke Outdoor Education programs to students from Prep to Year 10. Incorporating key curriculum, wellbeing, and linking these with the Carey values, this role is integral to the success of the program. This position integrates learning from the classroom to the real world
and promotes student connection, relationships and individualised learning.

This position is a full-time opportunity, commencing in Term 1, 2026 for a 12-month contract.

Learn more about our community:

Carey is a leading co-educational school for students from Early Learning to Year 12 (IB & VCE). Our cohort is made up of approximately 2700 students who are supported by over 600 passionate and experienced staff. Our vibrant community is also enriched by a number of dedicated volunteers and engaged alumni.

With five extraordinary campuses, we create inspiring spaces where learning thrives and where new opportunities await enthusiastic educators.

Kew Learning Campus – ELC – Year 12
Dovale Learning Campus – ELC – Year 6
Bulleen Sports Complex
Outdoor Education Site - Banksia Peninsula
Experiential Learning Facility - Mission Beach in Far North Queensland
Carey offers a nurturing workplace where innovation is celebrated and both personal and professional growth is actively supported.

The role:

Assume end to end responsibility of the program within your portfolio, including program design, preparation and relevant documentation
Role model respect and consideration of the natural environment and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history
Support opportunities for all students to engage with the outdoor environment to enrich and strengthen capabilities such as leadership, resilience, confidence, social skills and teamwork
Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of the program
What do I need to succeed?

Relevant Teaching qualifications
Demonstrated experience teaching Outdoor Education
A passion for sustainability and conservation
A proven ability to motivate and lead others effectively to meet their individual goals
A current Wilderness First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain)
A valid Victorian Institute Teaching (VIT) registration is a requirement of employment in this position.


Our commitment to Child Safety:

Our community is committed to promoting child safety, student empowerment and cultural safety, with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect. We encourage active student participation in maintaining a safe environment and routinely implement policy updates and improvements to safeguard our students. All members of the Carey community, including staff, parents, alumni and volunteers share the responsibility of maintaining student safety at all times.

You can read more about Carey’s Child Safety policies here .

How do I apply?

Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and cover letter by 5:00pm Sunday 21 September 2025.

To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Description here.

Interviews will commence the week of 6 October 2025.

Carey Baptist Grammar School reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time.

Carey is an inclusive workplace where everyone is celebrated, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, ****** orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical ability and religious or political beliefs. We adopt a whole-school approach to providing an environment of mutual respect, fairness, equity and justice.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

 

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