Head of STEM

Job Title: Head of STEM

Actual Annual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 to UPS3) + TLR Allowance 1B £12,521

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week

Provisional Start Date: September 2026 (happy to accommodate a 2 November 2026 start instead if necessary)

Join us as Head of STEM and lead a vibrant, forward‑thinking curriculum that ignites curiosity, creativity and ambition.

You will shape an inclusive learning culture where every student is supported, challenged and celebrated.

In this pivotal role, you will build strong, purposeful relationships with students, guiding them to make meaningful progress against their individual learning goals. You will deliver high‑quality, engaging lessons, champion innovative teaching practice, and work closely with colleagues to ensure all learners can fully access and enjoy the STEM curriculum.

You will collaborate with teachers to identify learning needs, design effective strategies and embed impactful differentiation. Flexible, proactive and calm under pressure, you will adapt to the evolving needs of students and the Academy.

We are seeking a committed educator with strong knowledge of current pedagogy, experience teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, and the drive to uphold high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement. With QTS and a passion for excellence, you will lead curriculum development, inspire colleagues and help students exceed their aspirations.

About you:

You will have:

a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.

able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high quality lessons across relevant key stages.

able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.

a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.

able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning.

empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.

highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards and your achievements and contribution will be substantial and sustained as an Upper Pay Scale teacher. Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About the Academy:

King’s Oak Academy is situated in the heart of the South Gloucestershire community and is within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Bath. The academy has been part of the Cabot Learning Federation since 2011 and enjoys the benefits from being part of a mature, successful multi-academy trust offering access to high-quality professional ser