Deputy Head of Campus – Vision Valley – Pymble NSW

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

Acquired in 2020, Vision Valley is home to the College’s Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning Programs. Set on more than 75 acres of land surrounded by national parks, close to the majestic Hawkesbury River and its tributaries, and located only 45 minutes’ drive from the main campus in Pymble.

Reporting to the Head of Campus – Vision Valley you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high quality, safe, and engaging outdoor education programs at the Vision Valley campus. Of particular significance is the role’s responsibility for the development and implementation the emerging Year 9 residential program, including oversight of student wellbeing, the daily program, and the leadership of team members engaged to deliver various components of the program.

As the College embarks on its inaugural residential program at the Vision Valley campus, this role will assist our academic team members in delivering successful curriculum visits to the campus. In addition, this role is responsible for working with our research and program partners to develop specialist programs and service-learning partnerships that enhance student experience and give back to the community.

A teaching and/or outdoor education load within the programs based at the campus will form part of this role. This is a live-in role, with housing provided, which includes on-call and rostered program support as a key expectation of the incumbent.

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

• At least 8 years’ experience in teaching and/or outdoor education, including knowledge of best practice, preferably gained within an first class independent education institution (or similar)
• A tertiary qualification in Education and/or Outdoor Education
• Be physically fit and healthy, and committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle to students
• Willingness to work flexible hours on a roster and/or on-call basis as required
• Proven experience in the management of educational administrative systems, basic software systems and online applications
• A working understanding of risk management and workplace health and safety in a school and/or outdoor education environment
• Well-developed communication, time management and organisational skills
• Effective relationship management skills with external service providers, parents/carers, residents, and other stakeholders
• Understand the importance of student health and wellbeing, balance in workloads and provide appropriate support where necessary
• Hold a LR or MR driver’s license and current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain both)
• Alignment to and demonstration of the College’s values

• Meaningful staff rewards and recognition program
• Have a positive impact on our students
• The opportunity to work with experienced, professional, and supportive staff
• Work at the Vision Valley Campus one of the College’s key strategic assets, set within beautiful natural surrounds
• Professional Learning support and opportunities

Successful candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide a Working with Children Check.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.