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Jan Garbutt

Frimley

Summary

I am an experienced curriculum leader with over 18 years in secondary education, including five years as Head of Technology. I have a proven record of leading curriculum and pedagogical innovation, including the introduction of Multi Tech (now Maker Tech), organising and running a Year 10 Across-Technology project, and the design and implementation of the Design and Innovation and Contemporary Innovation hubs in the school’s junior learning hub model. I am skilled in building collaborative teams, mentoring staff, and aligning programs with strategic goals. I have extensive involvement in NCEA assessment as a marker, check marker, panel leader, and as a member of the DVC Subject Expert Group. I hold a Master of Applied Practice in Applied Practice with research into multi-age learning environments. I am a strong communicator committed to equity, cultural responsiveness, and fostering excellence for all learners.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Design and Visual Communication Teacher, Technology Teacher

Hastings Girls’ High School
01.2007 - Current
  • Head of the Technology Department, responsible for the teachers, and the courses, related to the technology curriculum. Teacher in charge of design and visual communication, responsible for designing and delivering courses for all year levels from 9 - 13. Supporting teachers new to the New Zealand curriculum in Food Technology, helping to construct courses, materials and moderating tasks and assessments. Introduction of the Multi Tech course to meet the changing needs of our students, to cater to the practical nature of these students.

Technology Teacher

Taradale High School
01.2006 - 12.2006
  • Taught a range of technology subjects, including junior and senior Graphics and Textiles, and junior Food Technology and Hard Materials.

Graphics Teacher

Newland College
01.2004 - 12.2005
  • Planned and taught Graphics from year 9 - 12. Also taught junior hard materials and food technology.

Education

Master of Applied Practice -

Unitec
Auckland
04-2020

Postgraduate certificate - Applied Practice (Digital and Collaborative Learning)

Mind Lab By Unitec
Auckland
03.2017

Postgraduate Diploma - Teaching (Secondary)

Wellington College of Education
Wellington
01.2006

Bachelor of Design - Interior

Victoria University
Wellington
01.2000

Skills

  • Detail-oriented and proactive
  • Effective oral and written communicator
  • Innovative course development
  • Continuous learner
  • Skilled in utilizing learning management systems
  • Digital literacy
  • Student engagement
  • Curriculum development
  • Effective behaviour management

Accomplishments

Sharing Skills - I have presented at NZGTTA conferences in 2019, 2021 and 2024. I have also presented at the recent NZGTTA, DTTA shared mini conferences around New Zealand in 2025.


STEM Course - Participation in NZ Defence Force run School to Seas/School to Skies program Jan 2025.


Junior Hubs - Part of the pilot program for the junior hubs at HGHS and I am passionate about the possibility of integrating the curriculum areas through these.


Continuation of my education - I was part of the first Hawke's Bay intake of the Mind Lab post graduate course in contemporary and collaborative learning and continued on with my study to complete my masters degree in applied practice.



Timeline

Design and Visual Communication Teacher, Technology Teacher

Hastings Girls’ High School
01.2007 - Current

Technology Teacher

Taradale High School
01.2006 - 12.2006

Graphics Teacher

Newland College
01.2004 - 12.2005

Master of Applied Practice -

Unitec

Postgraduate certificate - Applied Practice (Digital and Collaborative Learning)

Mind Lab By Unitec

Postgraduate Diploma - Teaching (Secondary)

Wellington College of Education

Bachelor of Design - Interior

Victoria University

SUPPLEMENTARY EXPERIENCE

  • NCEA External Marking, Level Two — Design and Visual Communication 2012 - Present. Currently as a panel leader, previously as a check marker and a marker.
  • NCEA Scholarship panel - Design and Visual Communication 2019 - 2023
  • Design and Visual Communication Subject Expert Group member - as part of the NCEA realignment of standards process
  • NCEA External Marking, Level One — Design and Visual Communication 2007 - 2009


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