Mountainview High School Canterbury

Outdoor Education Teacher

Mountainview High School is seeking an enthusiastic and capable Outdoor Education Specialist Teacher for a fixed-term position, covering a staff member who is acting as principal.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established secondary school with a strong commitment to student wellbeing, high-quality teaching, and meaningful learning experiences beyond the classroom.

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about outdoor education and able to inspire students through engaging, challenging, and well-organised programmes.

The successful applicant will:

• have the ability to deliver high-quality Outdoor Education programmes to secondary students
• demonstrate strong knowledge of risk management and health and safety requirements in outdoor contexts
• build positive, respectful relationships with students, staff, and whānau
• be committed to inclusive practice and high expectations for all learners
• contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

At Mountainview High School, our vision is 'Empowering students to thrive in our whānau environment'. Our strategic priorities are to Inspire, Nurture, and Connect, and we are seeking a teacher who will actively support these values in both curriculum delivery and co-curricular opportunities.

This position would suit a teacher who values relationship-based practice, enjoys working as part of a collaborative team, and is committed to helping young people develop confidence, resilience, leadership, and a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.

Mountainview High School is a vibrant and inclusive co-educational secondary school in Timaru, offering a supportive professional environment and a strong pastoral care system.