Davenies
Buckinghamshire
£45,000 - £50,000 per year
Salary:
Including excellent benefits
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
05 January 2026
Apply by:
10 October 2025
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging full time teacher to teach DT across Key Stage 2 and Years 7&8. The role will be offered on a part time basis where flexibility is offered to candidates who wish to maintain a work/life balance. The Head of DT will aim to establish the highest standards of learning, progress and attainment in Design & Technology for all pupils.
Head of DT
Job Description
Objectives
* To foster enjoyment and enthusiasm for DT
* To raise continuously standards of pupil achievement in DT at all levels
Principal Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks
* To be responsible for the Department Health and Safety Policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate
* To take full responsibility for the development and strategic direction of DT as a subject throughout the school
* To lead curriculum development within the Department
* To be aware of current developments within the subject and teaching and learning generally, ensuring that the subject is at the leading edge of performance
and practice
* To implement strategies for raising and maximising achievement and progress within the Department.
* To ensure that the subject is delivered in an effective manner, using new and emerging technologies as appropriate
* To ensure that teaching within the department meets the needs of all learners and specifically SEND pupils
* Manage effective deployment and use of resources
* standards
Key Tasks
* Teaching DT to boys in Years 3 to 8
* Ensuring that the DT curriculum is delivered effectively throughout the School in a stimulating and engaging way
* Maintaining coherent links throughout the School in the teaching of DT
* Writing a Departmental Development Plan (annual) and responding to DT-related items on the School's Development Plan
* Promoting the subject by encouraging and leading special events and displays of work
* Maintaining and revising the DT schemes of work
Provide a programme of study for more able pupils Keeping records and minutes of departmental meetings
* Monitoring and developing pupils' individual development
* Developing and encouraging the use of computer software and machinery in the teaching of DT
* To lead the teaching of DT by example
* To lead professional development in DT
* To manage the DT Department budget
* Arranging suitable visits and visitors to enrich the curriculum
Additional Duties
* To be a Form Teacher, if requested
* To carry out duties, as requested
* To run at least one extra-curricular activity
* To attend the annual residential trips, if required
* To attend at Parent Meetings for the classes taught
* To attend at Staff Meetings and InSeTs
Qualifications and Knowledge
* A thorough knowledge of the subject
* The candidate should have attained QTS, and will be expected to hold a degree
* Ability to teach all subject areas including; Resistant Materials, Workshop Skills, CAD/CAM, Mechanisms, Circuits, Engineering, Control Systems, Structures,
Graphics and Textiles
* Proficient ICT skills
* Training and experience in the use of DT machinery and equipment
Skills, Competences and Qualities
* An enthusiasm for the teaching of subject and the contribution of that subject to a broad and balanced curriculum
* An understanding of how pupils learn and progress in their knowledge, understanding and skills in the subject area
* The ability to deliver lessons which provide both access and challenge for all students
* Plan lessons that engage and motivate pupils including planning for Trips and ACE (Alternative Curriculum Experience) Days
* Can work as part of the School's team
* Extremely professional: diligent, punctual and thorough, encouraging an atmosphere of mutual respect when dealing with boys, staff and parents
* Excellent communicator, with children and adults alike
* Organised and able to plan effectively
* Keeps appraised of new ideas/developments in education
* Contributes to the School outside the classroom
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About Davenies
Davenies
Station Road, Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 1AA
United Kingdom
Davenies is a day preparatory school for boys between the ages of 4 and 13 where the boys are happy, curious, enthusiastic and kind.
Aims of the School - Our ethos and philosophy encourages the boys to make the most of their preparatory years supported by high quality pastoral care, a broad and stimulating curriculum and numerous extra-curricular opportunities. We value Sport, Drama, Music, Art and Design, and believe that by fostering a wide range of interests and passions we provide the boys with every opportunity to grow in confidence. We strive for each boy to discover and develop what he enjoys as well as cultivating his perseverance, determination and confidence to tackle the areas where he may be less adept. Enterprises such as the unique Davenies Award Scheme and the permeation of mobile computing in our teaching and learning ensure we offer a truly independent educational experience.
The Learning Experience - At Davenies, our excellent facilities support us in providing a positive learning experience with our own language of learning that nurtures each boy's understanding of how he learns. Technology, modern teaching styles and a commitment to independent learning complement our traditional values. We encourage respectful, tolerant behaviour; politeness and good manners. Davenies boys are friendly and thoughtful with their own distinct characters, personalities, interests and passions and they progress on to some of the best senior schools in the country. We seek to find the potential in each boy at Davenies, whether in Maths, French, Music or outside the classroom walls. Our extra-curricular programme is as varied as it is fun and offers innumerable opportunities for boys to be involved before, during and after school. Learning something new, honing an existing skill or enjoying some recreational time with friends – there is something for everyone. From Fencing to French Rap, Lego to LAMDA, Cubs to Conservation, and Podcasting to Photography, our own staff offer the boys nearly 50 extra-curricular activities each term.
Safeguarding - Davenies is committed to providing the best possible care and education to its pupils and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people whilst offering a supportive and flexible working environment to all its members of staff. The School recognises that, in order to achieve these aims, it is of fundamental importance to attract, recruit and retain staff of the highest calibre who share this commitment. Child protection screening applies to all staff appointments within the school, including Enhanced DBS Certificate, Barred Lists check, and checks against the Teacher and Management Prohibition Lists.
Staff - With over 80 employees, the body of Teaching Staff and Teaching Assistants are supported by a team of office staff, a site team led by the Facilities Manager, and a dedicated School Nurse. Catering and cleaning are outsourced, with external contract staff working onsite to provide term-time services. In addition, the School hosts a range of visiting music, LAMDA and extra-curricular activity tutors. In addition to a competitive salary, staff can expect to benefit from discretionary school fee remission awards, iPads for teaching staff, membership of group pension scheme, and complimentary school dinners and refreshments.
Facilities - Centred around a Grade II Listed Farmhouse, the school comprises a mix of traditional and modern buildings, with the latest, the RIBA award-winning Jubilee Building housing the Pre-Prep and Junior School, having been completed in September 2015. With purpose-built drama, design & technology and IT amenities, amongst many other subjects, the school is renowned for its sporting facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, sports hall, astro-turf and sports pitches.
Location - Situated midway between the Old and New Towns of Beaconsfield in South Bucks, there are excellent transport links with a direct train line into London just 5 minutes' walk from the School, and Junction 2 of the M40 just a few minutes away.
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