Ivan Van Rooyan – Woodworking Tutor

Ivan, recently retired after a distinguished 44-year teaching career, is now sharing his extensive knowledge and skills with students at the Wooburn Craft School.

He has been teaching Design and Technology in the UK Since 2001, with experience spanning seven years at senior schools, teaching up to Y11 (GCSE) as well as sixteen years at The Beacon School, a prestigious prep school for boys in Amersham – Year 4-Year 8. His dedication and expertise have helped several students earn DT scholarships to various Independent Senior Schools. He also ran holiday clubs at The Beacon School throughout his time there, which proved to be extremely popular amongst the boys with even some random girl siblings that also joined in at times.

Ivan’s teaching journey began in 1980 in South Africa, where he specialised in woodwork, welding and metalwork and gained also teaching experience on Tertiary level. His deep understanding of design and creation, along with his proficiency in selecting tools and materials, makes him an invaluable resource for his students. Ivan’s passion for craftsmanship and his wealth of experience are now enriching the learning experiences at Wooburn Craft School.