Overview

Head of Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning (ELC – Yr12)

ANZUK Executive is proud to be supporting Pembroke School in the search for an outstanding Head of Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning (ELC-12). This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for an experienced Outdoor Education educator who is passionate about purposeful learning beyond the classroom.

The successful candidate will provide educational leadership and strategic oversight of Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning from Early Learning to Year 12, while maintaining a direct connection to teaching and learning. Reporting to the Deputy Principal, the Head of Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning (ELC-12) is a teaching and leadership position with responsibility for the strategic direction, delivery and continuous improvement of programs across the School. The role carries an active teaching allocation, which may be delivered through camp programs or in the classroom, and forms part of the Learning Leadership Team.

Key duties:

  • Developing and implementing a clear strategic vision for Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning across ELC-12
  • Leading curriculum, teaching practice and program development in alignment with Pembroke’s educational philosophies
  • Overseeing the planning and delivery of camps, expeditions and other Outdoor Education experiences
  • Leading, coaching and developing Outdoor Education teaching and support staff
  • Maintaining robust risk management, safety, emergency planning and incident review frameworks
  • Working with the Deputy Principal, Heads of Sub-Schools and the Site Manager of Pembroke’s Old Watulunga Environmental Education Centre on the Finniss River to strengthen programs, staffing and use of resources
  • Contributing to whole-School strategy as a member of the Learning Leadership Team.

A full list of duties and key selection criteria can be found within the applicant information pack (available on request.)

To obtain the Applicant Information Pack or for a confidential discussion, please contact Mitch Jones from ANZUK Education by email – Mitch.j@anzuk.education or phone (02) 8029 6955.

All applications must address the selection criteria contained in the Applicant Information Pack (available on request).

Applications close: Monday 7 September 2026 at 5pm ACST.

 

To apply for this job email your details to Mitch.j@anzuk.education.