DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD MANAGER
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
What the school offers its staff
Situated in Tunbridge Wells with excellent transport links to London, Bennett is a popular and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of outstanding academic achievement over many years.
A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status
• 1,903 on roll including 400 in the Sixth Form
• Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2023
• World Class School Quality Mark reaccreditation in 2021
• Outstanding GCSE and A Level results
• Excellent reputation; oversubscribed
Our staff are highly committed and we have a strong and positive school ethos.
Further details about the role
Application forms and further details from school website www.bennettmemorial.co.uk
– follow ‘About us’ link to job vacancies. Completed Application Forms should be emailed to recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk or posted to the school by the closing date. CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 9 am on Thursday 3rd September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure check.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school’s values. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.