Outdoor Education Teacher

Full-time (part time considered by negotiation)

About the role

The Hutchins School maintains a tradition of developing fine young students prepared for today’s world who are balanced in intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical skills. This is achieved through a strong boarding house culture and a pastoral care and wellbeing program, with participation in and reflection on a Christian life, a modern curriculum and a vast range of co-curricular activities.

We are seeking a motivated teacher with demonstrated experience and qualifications in teaching Outdoor Education. This role will require you to co-lead school camps and support the Power of 9 program, where the key function is in mentoring young men through concepts of positive psychology and character development. This includes planning and leading off campus learning experiences and requires flexibility in teaching across the Year 9 curriculum.

To be successful in this role you will:

• be a qualified teacher, registered to teach or be eligible to teach, within the State of Tasmania;
• have excellent communication skills and a positive team approach;
• have knowledge of the Tasmanian environment and the ability to spend time away on trips;
• have high level administration skill; and
• have a proven ability to relate to boys of all ages and understand the value of single-gender education.

The following skills are considered highly desirable:

• a Wilderness First Aid Certificate; and
• a Light Rigid Bus Licence.

To apply

Please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter (2 pages maximum), addressing the following question:

• Based on your qualifications, experience and personal capabilities, tell us why you would be an outstanding teacher with our Outdoor Education Team?

Your resume should include names and contact details for two professional referees.

Please apply via our advertisement on SEEK under the title of Teacher – Outdoor Education.

To view the position description for this role, please click here (https://hutchins.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/hutchins/files/Teacher%20Position%20Description.pdf).

Applications for this role will be considered as they are received. Applications will close at 5.00pm Sunday 25 January 2026 via Seek.

Additional information

The Hutchins School is committed to upholding the Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety. The protection of children and young people who attend our programs and services is our highest priority. 

We require all applicants who are to work with children and young people to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment, a process that includes – but is not limited to:

• a Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (RWVP) check; and 
• a national criminal history record check. 

All staff at the School are required to hold a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People for the duration of their employment with the School. 

Teachers must also be registered with the Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania and uphold their Code of Professional Ethics and Professional Teaching Standards. 

The Hutchins School humbly and respectfully acknowledge the Muwinina people of the South East Nation as the original custodians of the unceded kreewer lands on which Hutchins stands. As a school, we commit to walking together with Tasmanian Aboriginal people to pursue healing through Voice, Treaty and Truth-Telling.