Network Education Lead – Science in United Kingdom

Network Education Lead – Science This is a national role and the role holder will be required to undertake UK travel and occasional overnight stays. About Us

Supported by – and in partnership with – Government, learned bodies, charitable trusts and employers, STEM Learning is the largest provider of STEM education and careers support in the UK. It is world class at translating research, scientific expertise and pedagogical knowledge into practice at scale to:

• develop and support the expertise of teachers and school and college leaders

• inspire groups and communities

• engage employers and industry.

STEM Learning is dedicated to improving and driving forward young people’s education in, and engagement, with the strategically important STEM subjects, including Computing. STEM Learning delivers a range of activities and support which is proven to impact positively on teachers, schools, employers, young people and communities.

Take a look inside the National STEM Learning Centre (https://youtu.be/JTpyDpRBnbA) in York to see our facilities. The Role

We are looking for an exceptional individual to deliver this important and challenging role to help STEM Learning achieve its vision of a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK.

To do this you will provide high-quality educational input and expertise which underpins STEM Learning as the leading provider of STEM education support across the UK (and beyond). This role is fully accountable for the quality, reach and engagement of science provision across STEM Learning’s Network, ensuring support is delivered in ways and by people who can uphold fully our reputation for quality and impact.

We are looking for someone who will work with a wide range of key stakeholders to drive forward demand for our science specific CPD and wider support. You will also the steer the engagement of the science education community including teachers, senior leaders and the wider school and college system, while ensuring that our science and other STEM-specific professional development, educational resources and careers support are of the highest quality, relevant, targeted and accessible to all.

This role will be instrumental in building the capability and capacity of the National STEM Leaning Centre, Science Learning Partnerships (SLPs) and the wider network of support to impact positively on young people’s engagement with, and enthusiasm for science and other STEM subjects.

Our Ideal Candidate

With a proven track record in science education, you will also have significant experience of working in and across a range of schools/colleges to improve student attainment and progress in science and have excellent knowledge of science education and the skills agenda.

Communication and collaboration are key to this role, with the ability to engage credibly with and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (such as school and college leaders, governors, government officials, subject associations, professional bodies and employers).

You will have experience in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of effective subject specific professional development (with proven impact on teacher development and student outcomes) and be able to demonstrate your experience of leading and driving innovation and change in an education setting so as to improve outcomes for young people.

To see the full details of this exciting role, please take a look at the full Role Profile (https://assets.ctfassets.net/pc40tpn1u6ef/5WusK5MwGYRiMJhrwKQB6Y/cb1dbc466e64da1513838fc18207b124/Network_Education_Lead_Science.pdf) Our Benefits

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays

• Access to an excellent pension scheme

• A comprehensive employee assistance programme

• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

  Take a look at our benefits brochure (https://www.stem.org.uk/sites/default/files/STEM%20Learning%20Benefits%202022%20A5%2020pg%20External%20e%20version.pdf) to find out more about the benefits we offer. Next Steps To apply please submit:

• Your up-to-date CV

• A covering letter explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be our ideal candidate.

  Closing date for applications: 17:00, 12 January 2024