Head of Education - Technology

National role with hybrid working and regular travel to York (Head Office)

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 dependent on experience

Are you passionate about transforming education through technology? As an Education Technology Specialist, the Head of Education - Technology will lead a large team of educational professionals to maintain and extend STEM Learning’s position within the sector as the ‘home’ of STEM professional development and support. This role will lead STEM Learning's CPD, content development and educational strategies.

The Role

As the Head of Education - Technology, you will lead a large team of educational professionals, spearhead CPD, content development, and educational strategies, and integrate technology to optimise our products and services. The role also involves extending STEM Learning's reach to improve all teachers' pedagogy and reduce teacher workload through greater utilisation of technology and digital products. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a forward-thinking Educational Product Roadmap
• Innovate and deliver curriculum-linked educational products aligned with the Educational Product Roadmap
• Enhance teaching and learning through technology
• Stay updated on educational technology, pedagogy and research trends, promoting knowledge sharing internally and externally

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive

Qualifications and experience required for this role:

• Education Degree with a tech background and knowledge of educational technologies, solutions and platforms
• Proven experience in EdTech solutions
• Strong technical and communication skills for effective interactions with educators and stakeholders
• Innovative leadership and partnership-building expertise

Download the full Role Profile to find out more!

About Us

STEM Learning is the UK's largest provider of STEM education support, backed by government, learned bodies, charitable trusts, and employers. We apply research, scientific expertise, and pedagogical knowledge at scale to support teachers, inspire communities, and engage industry.

                  Our Values: Sustainable, Innovative, Proactive

Why Join us?

• Influence STEM education's future
• Innovate with cutting-edge technology
• Reduce teacher workload
• Join a passionate and collaborative team

Take a look inside the National STEM Learning Centre in York to see our facilities.

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 to find out more about the benefits we offer.

Next Steps

Closing date for applications: 9:00am Monday 25^th November 2024

In-person interviews (York): Wednesday 11^th December and Thursday 12^th December 2024

To apply, please provide us with:

• Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission)
• A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.

There is no closing date for this appointment; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are recommended.

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences. 

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