Education Outdoors Teacher - MLC Banksia

Experienced Outdoor Education Teacher

• Seeking a skilled and dedicated Education Outdoors teacher
• Dynamic education based outdoor learning program for girls 5-8
• Work in a supportive, passionate, community culture

Position: Full-Time, Ongoing Residential Setting
Commencing: January 2027
Closing Date: Monday 24th August

Are you passionate about empowering young women through curriculum and experiential outdoors programs? Do you have a knack for creating engaging and adventurous learning experiences? If so, we want you to join our vibrant community at MLC Banksia!

Nestled on the stunning Banksia Peninsula and Gippsland Lakes, East Gippsland, Victoria, our 12-hectare coastal bushland property is ideally situated to provide for our unique Education Outdoors programs for students in Years 5-8. At MLC Banksia, you’ll foster the growth of remarkable young women in a holistic education experience, utlising also the exploration of the local and surrounding Gippsland Lakes, Mitchell River, Buchan, and Snowy River environments.

Why MLC Banksia
At MLC, we believe that education goes beyond the classroom. Our dedicated team of educators and support staff collaborates to deliver dynamic, curriculum-based outdoor programs that inspire curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning, in and about the outdoors. You’ll also play a key role in supporting the adventurous expedition component of our eight-week MLC Marshmead Program for Year 9 students.

Your Role:
As an innovative and dedicated Outdoor Education Teacher, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing enriching curriculum based outdoor programs that ignite a passion for nature, regeneration and personal growth.
• Fostering a supportive and collaborative environment within our close-knit community.
• Cultivating strong relationships with students and colleagues through exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Embracing sustainability and environmental education principles in your teaching approach.
• Utilising technology creatively to enhance learning experiences.

  
About You:
We’re looking for a professional who brings:

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and demonstrated expertise in relevant subject areas.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration.
• Demonstrated commitment to student learning and wellbeing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective planning and organisational skills.
• Proven competence with the use of technology in a learning environment.
• Acts professionally and maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Collaborative team member with the ability to contribute positively within a residential community.
• Ability to live in a small community and contribute to the wellbeing of other residents.
• Commitment to the principles of conservation and sustainability.
• Right to work in Australia.
• An understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
• Adherence to all College policies and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards

  
Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with the Gippsland Lakes and surrounding environments.
• Experienced raft guide canoe and sailing instruction
• Experience and LR/MR bus.

The school
MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne. Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.

Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education combined with the unmatched breadth of our curriculum, co-curricular activities, and College resources ensures our students discover their strengths and interests, nurture their talents, forge their own paths and achieve their best.

MLC students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge, and attitude to thrive throughout every stage of their schooling and in an ever-changing, globalised world.

Apply Today!
For further information regarding this position, please reach out to ••••@mlc.vic.edu.au.

MLC puts child safety at the forefront and is committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.

We encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible, as early submissions will be reviewed and considered prior to the official closing date.