St Andrew's College (Christchurch) · Canterbury
Castle Hill Outdoor Education Centre Operations Manager
SecondaryFull time, Permanent
St Andrew’s College in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Outdoor Education leader to manage its operational centre at Castle Hill. This permanent, full-time role leads instructors and programmes for students across Years 7–13, including Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh, with responsibility for planning, staffing, facilities, equipment, health and safety. It starts 18 January 2027, or by negotiation, and is site-based while programmes operate.
- Permanent, full-time middle leadership position
- Based at Castle Hill Outdoor Education Centre
- Leads instructor recruitment and professional development
- Includes Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh programmes
Closes in 3 days
Applications close 8 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Lead the Castle Hill outdoor education centre and its programmes for students from across the College. Manage instructors, programme development, recruitment, professional learning, facilities, equipment, health and safety, and senior student programmes including Duke of Edinburgh awards. This is a permanent, full-time middle leadership role based on site while programmes operate, starting 18 January 2027 or by agreement.
What they’re looking for
- Significant outdoor education leadership experience
- Experience leading and developing instructor teams
- Strategic planning and programme design capability
- Staff recruitment and professional development experience
- Strong facilities, equipment and safety management skills
About the school
St Andrew’s College is an independent, co-educational Christchurch school for more than 1,600 day and boarding students from pre-school to Year 13. It has Presbyterian heritage and a strong focus on academic, sporting, cultural and leadership development.
How to apply
Apply by 8 November 2026. The listing does not provide application instructions or a contact role.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Other senior leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Health and physical education
- Listed
- 19 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Located in Christchurch, St Andrew’s College is an independent, co-educational school offering top quality education, cultural, arts and sporting activities to over 1,600 day and boarding students from pre-school to Year 13. St Andrew’s has a proud Presbyterian heritage and…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- Private : Fully Registered
- Students
- 1,637
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 347 Papanui Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch
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