Maroon Outdoor Education Centre is a Queensland Department of Education school specialising in outdoor and experiential education, located on the shores of Lake Maroon. It provides residential programs involving camping, bushwalking, team building, aquatics and high-challenge activities, with a strong focus on teamwork, resilience, connection and leadership.

Job details

Maroon Outdoor Education Centre invites passionate, student-centred teachers to apply for an exciting opportunity to teach and inspire young people through high quality outdoor and experiential learning.

Set in a unique natural environment, Maroon Outdoor Education Centre provides immersive learning experiences in 3-5 day residential outdoor education programs that connect students to themselves, others and the world around them. Our work is grounded in the values of care, opportunity and growth, and our belief that every student deserves access to real adventure and real achievement.

This role is ideal for teachers who thrive outside the traditional classroom and are motivated by authentic, hands-on learning experiences. Our teachers provide facilitated learning through high challenge, camping, expedition, canoeing and group problem solving activities. 

Maroon OEC teachers work extended hours, including regular night and overnight programs. Maroon OEC has an agreed time-off in lieu agreement for teachers to compensate teachers for extended work time.

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your resume including two professional referees

🔗 Explore the school: Visit the school website here: https://maroonoec.eq.edu.au/

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Existing permanent teachers are encouraged to apply for the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

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