Head of Outdoor Education

An International School is seeking an experienced Head of Outdoor Education to lead and grow a dynamic outdoor learning programme.

Key Responsibilities

·       Provide strategic direction for Outdoor Education across the whole school.

·       Design and implement a progressive outdoor learning programme that builds skills and challenge across all year levels.

·       Lead the planning and delivery of camps, expeditions, residential programmes and experiential learning activities.

·       Ensure the highest standards of safety, safeguarding, risk management and operational excellence.

·       Manage external outdoor providers and develop partnerships with relevant organisations.

·       Lead and develop staff involved in Outdoor Education and support teachers in integrating experiential learning into the curriculum.

·       Promote Outdoor Education as a distinctive part of the school experience and engage effectively with parents and the wider community.

Requirements

·       Bachelor’s degree in Education, Outdoor Education, Recreation or a related discipline.

·       Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE or Bachelor of Education).

·       Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.

·       Proven experience leading large-scale outdoor or residential education programmes.

·       Strong leadership, organisational and project management skills.

·       Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in complex environments.

·       Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

·       Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and outdoor risk management.

·       Wilderness First Aid or equivalent certification.

·       Expedition leadership qualifications.

·       Duke of Edinburgh, Outward Bound or similar programme experience.

·       Experience working in an international school setting.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of student welfare and safeguarding and comply with all child protection policies and procedures.

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Ref: JOB-00895