Director of STEM

We invite applications to join this most unique and exciting of schools as we continue our journey towards true excellence in education. We are interested in applicants who think differently and do things differently, who are aware of the world around them and who want to make a positive contribution to the development of young people.

The successful candidate will lead STEM at a school that prides itself on its high expectations and also being truly inclusive. The Director of STEM will teach up to 65% of the timetable per week of a STEM related academic subject (Science or Maths).

The Director of STEM will work closely alongside the other leaders and Vice Principal in charge of outcomes, to develop a strong and ambitious STEM provision within the academy, and lead our new STEM Stream programme.

Main Purpose of the job is to lead and promote STEM activities throughout the school. The Director of STEM will produce and maintain a working development plan for STEM activities in both the curriculum and the expansive curriculum. The Director of STEM will design, coordinate and lead the STEM pathway for all year groups. This Job Description is issued along with that for a Classroom Teacher.

George Eliot Academy is a rewarding and professionally stimulating place to work. We are a mixed secondary school where pupils feel a real sense of belonging and there is a culture of mutual respect. We are passionate about our vision to develop successful pupils who are independent, well-rounded, behave well and with integrity and live happy and fulfilled lives.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of leading STEM subjects
• Proven effective classroom management skills
• A warm personality and genuine interest in pupils’ wellbeing and academic progress

Our Ofsted Good (September 2021) academy is looking for a Director of STEM to build on our successes, and further enhance the work of the George Eliot Academy in promoting STEM subjects. Our vision is “We aim for excellence and improved pupils’ achievement, through an inclusive academic culture based on high aspirations and expectations. Our excellent daily practices embed our culture of kindness, gratitude and hard work; our STAR values and family ethos shape the character of our pupils.” 

If you share our vision and would like to work in our close knit and family-orientated school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply- See Application pack

Our offer:

• You will be working in an academy that “…. places kindness alongside ambition in the values it promotes” (Ofsted 2021)
• You will be working within an experienced, ambitious, forward thinking and highly effective team
• You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other United Learning schools
• We will support your ongoing continuing professional development
• You will be fully supported by your colleagues within the school to ensure you have the tools to deliver success and reduce your workload

You will be:

• An outstanding Practitioner
• Able to build effective working relationships with pupils and staff
• Able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our children, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners
• Willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice
• Able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community

Benefits of working for United Learning:

• Free Health Cash plan (coming soon)
• Free lunch for staff on duty
• Car lease scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Eye care vouchers
• Gym membership
• United learning employee access to Perkbox, with over 250 exclusive benefits
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea and coffee making facilities

We thank you for your interest in this role. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging and highly rewarding role that offers a strong commitment to professional development and well-being, we encourage you to apply.

George Eliot Academy joined United Learning in December 2023. United Learning is an exciting organisation to work for; there is a real focus on developing people and empowering innovation where staff are appreciated and celebrated. A key benefit of being part of United Learning is to have the support of colleagues across a wider group and ample opportunities to network; we recognise the powerful impact that collaboration and partnership have on colleagues. The groups aim is to ensure that the technology, finance, HR and data support is provided more effectively and efficiently that would otherwise be possible, so that leaders can focus on educational leadership.

United Learning is an inclusive employer and is committed to creating and sustaining a more ethnically diverse workforce. Therefore, we would very much welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds who share our commitment but especially those of minority ethnic origin. We do hope you will get in touch with any questions ahead of submitting your application.

 We very much look forward to hearing from you.