Director of STEM (Science Specialist)

DIRECTOR OF STEM (SCIENCE SPECIALISM) MPS T1 - T9 (£32,916 - £51,048) PLUS, TLR 2B £5,869 PERMANENT 1.0 FTE REQUIRED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2026 We are a 3-16 all age fully inclusive Academy. Our school has been on a fantastic journey over the last 18 months, and we are incredibly proud of our amazing staff and pupils. Our recent Ofsted and SIAMS inspections highlighted the fantastic progress we have made as an academy, and we are looking for someone to join us as we take our next steps. We offer state-of-the-art facilities in an amazing £36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to teach in a cutting-edge and vibrant environment, with the best team you could hope for.  At BSCA, we are fully committed to staff development, with over 60 hours CPD and development annually, as well as our own internal leadership development programmes. Our students deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and take a look around! WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:  Will work with the Science, Maths and Technology departments to promote a love of learning across STEM subjects. Can plan and teach fantastic lessons that promote a love of science from KS3 to KS4. Wants to develop, in collaboration with the Science department, a curriculum that inspires a love of Science from Year 7 through to Year 11. Can design, implement and manage an academy STEM programme. Will contribute to the whole school development plan with a remit of improving outcomes and engagement in STEM subjects, with a particular lens on science. Can communicate effectively with parents around STEM, opportunities both within the academy and outside with a view to driving STEM engagement. Will plan and lead on educational visits for pupils of all abilities to experience opportunities in STEM across a range of fields. Will work with the academy CEAIG officer to ensure that pupils are kept informed of developments in the STEM field. YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE: In collaboration with, and under the remit of the Head of Science, to co-ordinate and promote STEM across not only the science curriculum but across the academy. Whilst the role is a secondary position, there will be opportunities to work with our primary pupils to promote a love of STEM as part of our enhanced transition programme.  IN RETURN, WE OFFER: Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs. Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiative