Job Description

About the role

We're looking for a qualified teacher to lead our STEM outreach programmes, inspiring the next generation of engineers, giving children fun and engaging STEM experiences and young people high quality advice and guidance.

The Engineering Trust is a charity with a mission to champion engineering to young people, promote engineering as a career pathway and celebrate young people in engineering.

To meet our mission, we need a motivated person to lead our STEM outreach programmes and deliver meaningful activities to children from a variety of backgrounds.

Initially, the role will be based around developing STEM activities that can be taken into schools (primary & secondary), delivered in partnership with local engineering companies, bringing a real-world link to the sessions that are delivered. You will also get involved in careers fairs and talks, giving students in years 7 to 13 excellent STEM careers advice and guidance, particularly in terms of Apprenticeships as a routeway post 16 and post 18.

In the future, the role will also develop into leading our STEM Summer Courses programme so the successful candidate must be available during the school summer holidays to deliver this initiative - planned to run from Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement engaging STEM activities for both primary and secondary school students, ensuring content is age-appropriate and inspiring. Coordinate and deliver in-school sessions in collaboration with local engineering companies to provide real-world context and relevance. Attend and contribute to careers fairs and deliver talks to students in years 7 to 13, with a strong focus on promoting STEM careers and apprenticeship pathways post-16 and post-18. Work with the Engineering Trust Coordinator to build and maintain relationships with schools, employers, and engineering professionals to enhance the quality and reach of our STEM programmes. Take a leading role in the planning and delivery of our STEM Summer Courses programme, starting from Summer 2027. Track the impact of outreach activities and provide regular feedback and reports to support continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Essential:

Qualified teacher or equivalent teaching qualification in a STEM subject. Proven experience in teaching STEM subjects and the ability to design sessions that are fun and build knowledge within the subject. Passion for inspiring young people and promoting STEM education and careers. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences. Experience in planning and delivering educational activities or workshops. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Willingness and availability to work during school summer holidays for the delivery of the summer courses programme. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel to schools and events.

Desirable:

Experience working with external partners such as businesses or community organisations. Knowledge of apprenticeship pathways and post-16/post-18 education options. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and working with children from diverse backgrounds.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 34,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Work from home
Experience:

Teaching: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Expected start date: 05/01/2026