Head of Outdoor Education
Closing Date: Monday, 17 November 2025
130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
Permanent / Full Time
Saint Kentigern College
- Strategic and hands-on leadership of Outdoor Education and EOTC
- Shape innovative camps and expeditions in a vibrant, values-driven community
- Enjoy 2 MUs, great benefits, and access to world-class facilities
Head of Department - Outdoor Education
Permanent, Full-time Position | Commencing Term 1, 2026
Saint Kentigern College is seeking a dynamic and experienced educator to lead our Outdoor Education programme - a cornerstone of our curriculum that extends learning beyond the classroom and develops confidence, leadership, and resilience in our students.
Reporting to the Head of Faculty – Physical Education and Health, this role provides both strategic and operational leadership across the College’s Outdoor Education and EOTC programmes. You will design and deliver an innovative, high-quality curriculum that engages students in meaningful outdoor experiences, while ensuring safety, sustainability, and excellence in delivery.
About the Role
As Head of Outdoor Education, you will:
- Lead the design and delivery of curriculum and co-curricular outdoor learning experiences, including camps and expeditions.
- Oversee planning, risk management, and Health & Safety systems for all outdoor education activities.
- Build staff capability and confidence to deliver exceptional outdoor learning.
- Manage outdoor education resources, equipment, and budgets to support sustainable, high-quality programmes.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the Physical and Creative Learning portfolio through collaboration and innovation.
You are an energetic, collaborative leader who thrives on bringing learning to life beyond the classroom. You will bring:
- Proven leadership in Outdoor Education or EOTC programmes.
- A strong understanding of Health & Safety systems, RAMS, and operational planning.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Relevant teaching qualifications and current teacher registration.
- A commitment to Saint Kentigern's values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Love.
At Saint Kentigern, we offer a supportive, values-driven community where professional growth and wellbeing are genuinely valued. You will enjoy:
- Competitive remuneration, including 2 Management Units, and pay above the State base scale
- World-class facilities and teaching resources, including purpose-built workshops and studios
- Subsidised Southern Cross RegularCare plan and a comprehensive staff wellbeing programme
- Saint Kentigern allowance, with up to 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
- Additional mid-year week of leave and staff discounts on student fees
- On-site gym, free parking, and ongoing professional learning opportunities
We invite suitably qualified applicants to apply online via the vacancy link provided.
Email applications will not be accepted.
Closing date: Monday 17 November 2026
Please note: Only candidates with valid working rights in New Zealand and a current teacher registration from New Zealand Teaching Council will be considered.