Outdoor Education Teacher: Senior Secondary Campus – Teach in Canberra

Closes: 18 April 2025

Classification: Teacher
Salary: $105,498 - $125,582 plus superannuation
Position No: Outdoor Education Teacher: Senior Secondary Campus – Teach in Canberra
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 March 2025
Contact Officer: EDU Recruitment on eduteacherrecruitment@act.gov.au

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Outdoor Education Teacher: Senior Secondary Campus – Teach in Canberra

• Competitive public school pay and conditions that rank among Australia’s best.
• Incremental salary progression, starting from $88,615 for new educators and from $105,498 to $125,582 for experienced educators, rewarding you for your expertise and dedication to teaching.
• Up to $12K relocation reimbursement for interstate/international teachers.

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The ACT Education Directorate seeks passionate and qualified Outdoor Education Teachers for a year 11 and 12 setting in Canberra at The University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra (UCSSC).

We believe in the life changing impact of education. We are guided by the Future of Education Strategy, where our students are central to everything we do. The growing ACT public education system educates more than 51,000 students across 92 public schools, from early childhood to college.

This year the ACT Government launched Inclusive Education: A Disability Inclusion Strategy for ACT Public Schools 2024-2034. The strategy aims to deliver greater inclusion for students with disability across all ACT public schools by making sure schools have the support they need to meet the needs of all learners.

About the College:

UCSSC Lake Ginninderra is a Senior Secondary College situated centrally in Belconnen. The college site includes the Academy of Future Skills, Belconnen Training (RTO), the Academic Excellence Program and Sporting Centres of Excellence. The college caters to over 800 students in year 11 and 12 seeking to obtain a senior secondary certificate including both tertiary and vocational pathways.

The College is seeking a classroom teacher who can take a leading role in the College’s Outdoor Education Program. Over 100 students access the program annually and have the opportunity to study at either a tertiary or vocational level, allowing them to gain a Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation.

For more information about our public schools and working for the ACT Education Directorate visit the website.

About you:

• You have relevant and recognised teaching qualifications as well as Certificate III or IV in Outdoor Leadership ideally with specialisation in some of the following – snorkelling, bushwalking, caving, rock climbing, abseiling, cross country skiing and wilderness first aid and vertical rescue.
• Have a passion for teaching and education and support a student-centred approach to learning.
• Can demonstrate knowledge and successful application of senior secondary curriculum in Outdoor Education / Recreation.
• Have positive classroom management skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Proven experience establishing and fostering relationships with students, staff and parents/carers.
• Are committed to supporting the wellbeing of students.
• A light-rigid bus licence would be an advantage.

We offer:

• Competitive teacher salary packages that rank among the nation’s best public school pay and conditions and a better classification structure that supports school leaders, new educators, and experienced teachers.
• A three-year New Educator Support Program helps transition new educators from a graduate to a proficient teacher.
• Opportunities for experienced educators to progress their careers and move schools without needing to relocate, as our 92 schools are all within a 30-minute drive from wherever you live in Canberra.
• An Enterprise Agreement that prioritises teacher wellbeing and better workloads for teachers and school leaders.
• Four staff development days a year (student-free) at the beginning of each term.
• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.

Joining the ACT Education Directorate is not just a teaching position for now; it’s a choice for your future. You’ll receive benefits and entitlements that make us an employer of choice for teachers.

Eligibility requirements for employment

To be eligible to be employed as a teacher in an ACT public school, you must:

• Education qualifications – Have an approved four-year full-time tertiary education qualification and a Certificate III or IV in Outdoor Leadership. Applicants with qualifications gained outside of Australia should complete a skills assessment by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) to confirm qualification requirements and English language proficiency to teach in Australian schools. Detailed information is available from the AITSL website.
• Teacher registration – Hold a valid approval to teach with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI). If you do not hold a teacher registration with the ACT TQI, we suggest starting your application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity. Teachers holding registration in another Australian state or territory or New Zealand are eligible for mutual recognition.
• Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration – Have a valid ACT WWVP. If you don’t, we suggest starting your application process at the same time.
• Approved working status – Be an Australian citizen and/or be permanent resident and/or hold a valid working visa. Business sponsorship is available and assessed on an individual basis. Email eduteachingincanberra@act.gov.au to find out more.

How to apply

Apply via our job portal here, noting you will need to provide:

• A statement (maximum three pages) outlining how your practical experience aligns with the seven AITSL Standards (Australian Professional Standards for Teachers). To assist you, refer to the Applicant Pack.
• Your resume/CV outlining your teaching experience and qualifications to teach.
• Evidence of your teacher registration or, if currently studying, evidence of your enrolment in an accredited initial teacher education course.
• Two completed teaching referee reports, one being from a current or previous manager/supervisor.

We welcome teacher applications all year round. Please email us at eduteacherrecruitment@act.gov.au to find out about the many opportunities with our ACT public schools.

The ACT Public Service is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are made under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and are made on the basis that you satisfy all relevant pre-employment checks. All new ACTPS employees must complete pre-employment checks before starting employment and hold Mandatory Registration to Teach in the ACT (Active TQI and Working with Vulnerable People Registration).

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