Head of Outdoor Education
Core
Leads the design, delivery, and continuous development of a whole-school Outdoor Education programme for Grades 1 to 12, aligned to IB curricula.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Outdoor Education (Teaching & Leadership)
Builds
A progressive pathway of outdoor learning, day experiences, residentials, and expeditions culminating in a High School expedition and leadership strand.
Domain
International Education / Outdoor Adventure Education
Required skills
Curriculum design (IB PYP/MYP/DP), Outdoor safety management, Team leadership, Budget management, Risk assessment, Expedition planning
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in outdoor/adventure education, Recognised outdoor leadership awards (land and water), Experience with overseas expeditions
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Designing the whole-school Outdoor Education progression framework, Managing the department budget and equipment inventory, Line-managing Outdoor Education Coaches, Acting as senior leader on residentials and expeditions, Ensuring compliance with Singapore Standard on management systems for Outdoor Adventure Education
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities (via careerplan.io/jobs/e0e62918-17b6-4a42-b752-40e91bdb31b4-head-of-outdoor-education-at-gess)