DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD MANAGER

This is a unique opportunity to further develop and

deliver the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme at all three levels at one of the

most successful awarding centres in the South East. The post involves organising and

co-ordinating the Award in this thriving and outstandingly successful

school. It requires strong planning and

communication skills and willingness to undertake first aid and other relevant

expedition training. Excellent

inter-personal skills and a positive empathy with the school’s values are

essential

The DofE

award is a central part of wider educational experience of students at Bennett.

The great majority of students in Year 10 enrol on the Award at Bronze level,

there are large numbers taking the Silver Award and also a thriving Gold group.

We have an established track record as the largest single awarding centre in

Kent. The Award is seen as a way of putting into practice the School’s

Christian ethos by supporting the wider development of young people, fostering

their awareness of the importance of service, helping them to develop qualities

of personal courage and perseverance, developing team work and collaboration

and promoting the enjoyment of physical challenges.

Summary

of Key Responsibilities

Liaison

with national DofE authority

Renewal

and updating relevant licences and risk assessments

Promoting

the Award in School amongst students and parents, including celebration

events such as Award evenings and assemblies.

Maintenance

of student edofe accounts including signing off where appropriate

Monitoring

student progress in meeting with requirements for volunteering, skills and

physical recreation

Arranging

and facilitating opportunities for students to take part in activities

which can contribute to volunteering, skills and physical recreation

Arranging

practice and qualifying expeditions including liaison with tutors, year

managers and expedition leaders for group planning, including providing

materials

Maintenance

of expedition equipment and purchase of new equipment as necessary

Accompanying

and leadingall expeditions, with a TOIL allowance of one day per

each day worked at weekends.

Line

management of DofE Administrator and DofE Assistant manager

Recruiting

and training volunteers

This role would suit someone who

Enjoys

working with young people 14-18 age range

Experience

of outdoor activities

Ability

to encourage young people to overcome obstacles

Sympathy

with the ethos of the school

A preparedness to

work flexibly, bring new ideas and collaborate with colleagues