Help in the supervision and enforcement of safety practices especially whilst in camp and at activity sites;
Help in the supervision and enforcement of hygiene practices;
Help supervise meal times and ensure that the students are performing all associated responsibilities;
Assist in student discipline and pastoral care;
Be a school representative by maintaining school policy and assisting in decision making that may affect the school;
Work as a team with the instructor and role model good communication skills and positive behaviour;
Assist the instructor to facilitate the student's personal development;
Establish strong positive relations with students and witness the inspiring growth that occurs!
The Main Role of a Back-up Teacher is to:
Only schools that have 3 groups or more are required to provide a "Back-up" teacher who will remain at basecamp.
Replace an accompanying teacher on course if necessary;
Liaise with the Outward Bound Coordinator regarding any medical, behavioural or other concerns that may arise;
Communicate with parents regarding the progress of first aid issues;
Liaise with the school;
Transport students, and being present at any medical consultations;
Care for and supervising sick or injured participants who are at basecamp;
Act as the schools' representative in cases of discipline breaches or misbehaviour, only in extreme cases where steps taken in the field have not been successful;
Counsel individual students;
Rewards for Participating Teachers:
The amazing opportunity to see the participants change and develop during AND after the course;
The opportunity to assist students in transferring the course learnings back to school and beyond;
A shared experience with students in a very different environment;
Building rapport and forming friendships in a working/living environment with Outward Bound staff and students;
The chance to visit each group and witness the individuality and team spirit in each and be a support for teachers and students (Back-up teacher only);
The opportunity to experience some of the most beautiful national parks in Australia;
Exposure to different teaching techniques and ideas;
Outdoor Education experience;
Fun, personal development and a sense of achievement!
Personally I found the experience significantly challenging and rewarding and my first hand ovservation is that Outward Bound certainly meets the goals of the schools pastoral care program. Thank you again for a wonderful experience.
Director of Students - St Gregory's College, Campbelltown
Participating teachers will receive an information package from their School Coordinator and will be invited to attend the Outward Bound Teacher talk, given by the Outdoor Education Coordinator at the School or the Outward Bound Client Manager, as part of their preparation.
Outward Bound would like to sincerely thank all teachers for this valuable contribution to their students' personal development.
If you have any concerns, please contact your School Coordinating Teacher or contact us.
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