Head of Curriculum Development, STEM Education
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and revision of STEM curricula across all educational levels.
- Oversee the creation of lesson plans, learning materials, assessments, and educational resources.
- Ensure curriculum content is aligned with national educational frameworks and learning outcomes.
- Manage a team of curriculum writers, subject matter experts, and instructional designers.
- Conduct research into best practices in STEM education and emerging pedagogical approaches.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and external stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure curriculum relevance.
- Develop and implement strategies for the effective delivery and assessment of STEM subjects.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for curriculum development initiatives.
- Organize and conduct professional development workshops for educators on new curriculum implementation.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing curricula and identify areas for improvement.
- Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in STEM education.
- Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Development, or a relevant STEM field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational leadership.
- Demonstrated experience in leading curriculum design projects, particularly within STEM disciplines.
- Strong understanding of pedagogical theories, learning sciences, and assessment strategies.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to manage and motivate a team of professionals.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with educational technology and digital learning platforms.
- Knowledge of national curriculum standards and assessment requirements.
- Passion for improving STEM education and inspiring the next generation of learners.
Education Recruitment Advisors
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Education Recruitment Advisors
Start date: October 2025
Location: Home-based. Some travel required.
Salary: Dependant on experience, circa £35,000
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week.
Training Duration: Initial 3 days intensive training followed by longer term on the job training & mentoring
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027.
Overview
We have a temporary role as an Education Recruitment Adviser on the Teacher Training Adviser team. Our advisers work on our contract with DfE and are successful in encouraging people to consider teaching as a career and in supporting them to become more able to secure places on teacher training courses.
Much of the role has a focus on offering support to a cohort of candidates by phone, email and text while working from home. There is also a need for face-to-face support for candidates at events, e.g. at specialist teacher training recruitment events and at graduate recruitment fairs.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A successful teaching background, having taught in England and must hold Qualified Teacher Status
- Enthusiasm for a teaching young people in a school setting
- Outstanding influencing and persuasion skills
- An ability to build relationships with stakeholders and candidates
The Role
- Provide one-to-one support to up to 200 individual candidates at any time to retain and encourage an initial interest in teaching. Help them to decide on a teaching career, and take the most appropriate steps towards this
- Host and support events for candidates to foster and grow commitment to a teaching career
- Help candidates to improve their readiness to apply for teacher training, e.g. by supporting them to gain school experience
- Facilitate discussions in an online community, to encourage teacher training course applications
- Share insight with candidates on what teaching is really like, helping candidates to explore their concerns, such as those relating to classroom behaviour and setting realistic expectations on what schools require of trainees, NQTs, teachers and leaders
Essential Criteria
Successful candidates must:
- Be an experienced teacher in the compulsory educational setting in England, and have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Be sufficiently IT literate to successfully work from home using Outlook, MS Teams, and databases
- Be willing to travel within England, with, on occasion, the need for potential overnight stays.
Desirable Criteria
Successful candidates may have:
- Strong evidence of resilience, emotional intelligence and commitment to peers and candidates
- A working knowledge and experience of contemporary teacher training courses, or the early career framework
- Experience in coaching or mentoring adults
- Have proven ability to be adaptive to frequent change, e.g. in the policy direction of the work or emphasis on different areas of support
- Able to identify improvements in working processes
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 17 months initially
Salary: Circa £35,000.00 per year
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Teaching Qualification (QTS)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Education Recruitment Advisors
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Education Recruitment Advisors
Start date: October 2025
Location: Home-based. Some travel required.
Salary: Dependant on experience, circa £35,000
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week.
Training Duration: Initial 3 days intensive training followed by longer term on the job training & mentoring
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027.
Overview
We have a temporary role as an Education Recruitment Adviser on the Teacher Training Adviser team. Our advisers work on our contract with DfE and are successful in encouraging people to consider teaching as a career and in supporting them to become more able to secure places on teacher training courses.
Much of the role has a focus on offering support to a cohort of candidates by phone, email and text while working from home. There is also a need for face-to-face support for candidates at events, e.g. at specialist teacher training recruitment events and at graduate recruitment fairs.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A successful teaching background, having taught in England and must hold Qualified Teacher Status
- Enthusiasm for a teaching young people in a school setting
- Outstanding influencing and persuasion skills
- An ability to build relationships with stakeholders and candidates
The Role
- Provide one-to-one support to up to 200 individual candidates at any time to retain and encourage an initial interest in teaching. Help them to decide on a teaching career, and take the most appropriate steps towards this
- Host and support events for candidates to foster and grow commitment to a teaching career
- Help candidates to improve their readiness to apply for teacher training, e.g. by supporting them to gain school experience
- Facilitate discussions in an online community, to encourage teacher training course applications
- Share insight with candidates on what teaching is really like, helping candidates to explore their concerns, such as those relating to classroom behaviour and setting realistic expectations on what schools require of trainees, NQTs, teachers and leaders
Essential Criteria
Successful candidates must:
- Be an experienced teacher in the compulsory educational setting in England, and have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Be sufficiently IT literate to successfully work from home using Outlook, MS Teams, and databases
- Be willing to travel within England, with, on occasion, the need for potential overnight stays.
Desirable Criteria
Successful candidates may have:
- Strong evidence of resilience, emotional intelligence and commitment to peers and candidates
- A working knowledge and experience of contemporary teacher training courses, or the early career framework
- Experience in coaching or mentoring adults
- Have proven ability to be adaptive to frequent change, e.g. in the policy direction of the work or emphasis on different areas of support
- Able to identify improvements in working processes
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 17 months initially
Salary: Circa £35,000.00 per year
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Teaching Qualification (QTS)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Education Recruitment Advisors
Posted today
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Education Recruitment Advisors
Start date: October 2025
Location: Home-based. Some travel required.
Salary: Dependant on experience, circa 35,000
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week.
Training Duration: Initial 3 days intensive training followed by longer term on the job training & mentoring
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027.
Overview
We have a temporary role as an Education Recruitment Adviser on the Teacher Training Adviser team. Our advisers work on our contract with DfE and are successful in encouraging people to consider teaching as a career and in supporting them to become more able to secure places on teacher training courses.
Much of the role has a focus on offering support to a cohort of candidates by phone, email and text while working from home. There is also a need for face-to-face support for candidates at events, e.g. at specialist teacher training recruitment events and at graduate recruitment fairs.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A successful teaching background, having taught in England and must hold Qualified Teacher Status
- Enthusiasm for a teaching young people in a school setting
- Outstanding influencing and persuasion skills
- An ability to build relationships with stakeholders and candidates
The Role
- Provide one-to-one support to up to 200 individual candidates at any time to retain and encourage an initial interest in teaching. Help them to decide on a teaching career, and take the most appropriate steps towards this
- Host and support events for candidates to foster and grow commitment to a teaching career
- Help candidates to improve their readiness to apply for teacher training, e.g. by supporting them to gain school experience
- Facilitate discussions in an online community, to encourage teacher training course applications
- Share insight with candidates on what teaching is really like, helping candidates to explore their concerns, such as those relating to classroom behaviour and setting realistic expectations on what schools require of trainees, NQTs, teachers and leaders
Essential Criteria
Successful candidates must:
- Be an experienced teacher in the compulsory educational setting in England, and have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Be sufficiently IT literate to successfully work from home using Outlook, MS Teams, and databases
- Be willing to travel within England, with, on occasion, the need for potential overnight stays.
Desirable Criteria
Successful candidates may have:
- Strong evidence of resilience, emotional intelligence and commitment to peers and candidates
- A working knowledge and experience of contemporary teacher training courses, or the early career framework
- Experience in coaching or mentoring adults
- Have proven ability to be adaptive to frequent change, e.g. in the policy direction of the work or emphasis on different areas of support
- Able to identify improvements in working processes
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 17 months initially
Salary: Circa 35,000.00 per year
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Teaching Qualification (QTS)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Education Recruitment Advisors
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Early Years Education Lead
Posted 3 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an engaging and age-appropriate curriculum that adheres to the EYFS framework.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of early years practitioners, promoting best practices in childcare and education.
- Oversee the daily operations of the early years setting, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
- Conduct regular observations and assessments of children's progress, identifying individual needs and developing tailored learning plans.
- Foster strong partnerships with parents and guardians, communicating effectively about their child's development and engagement.
- Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are strictly adhered to, maintaining a secure environment for children.
- Manage resources and budgets for the early years department effectively.
- Organise and lead parent workshops and community engagement events.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research and developments in early childhood education.
- Contribute to the overall strategic development and continuous improvement of the childcare service.
Qualifications:
- A recognised Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education (or equivalent) is essential; a Level 4 or 5 qualification is highly desirable.
- Significant experience working in an early years setting, with proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
- In-depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and Ofsted standards.
- Excellent understanding of child development theories and pedagogical approaches.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively manage and motivate a team.
- A passion for creating stimulating and child-centred learning experiences.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- A proactive approach to safeguarding and child protection.
- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed professional to make a real difference in the lives of young children within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation located in Cardiff, Wales, UK . Join us in shaping the future of early education.
Early Years Education Lead
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As the Early Years Education Lead, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum in line with early years frameworks (e.g., Foundation Phase in Wales). You will lead and mentor a team of early years practitioners, ensuring the highest standards of care and education are met. This role requires a deep passion for child development, excellent leadership skills, and a strong understanding of early years pedagogy. You will work closely with parents and guardians to build strong partnerships and support children's learning journeys.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an engaging and age-appropriate early years curriculum.
- Lead, supervise, and inspire a team of early years educators.
- Ensure adherence to all statutory requirements and quality standards in early years education.
- Observe and assess children's progress, providing tailored support and interventions as needed.
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for all children.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and families, facilitating communication about children's development.
- Organise and lead professional development opportunities for the early years team.
- Manage resources effectively to support educational activities.
- Collaborate with management to set and achieve departmental goals.
- Stay updated on best practices and research in early childhood education.
- Promote a positive and supportive team culture.
- Contribute to the overall strategic development of the childcare provision.
The ideal candidate will possess a recognised qualification in Early Years Education (e.g., Level 3 Diploma or equivalent) and significant experience in a senior or leadership role within an early years setting. A strong understanding of child development theories and practical application is essential. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills are required. A passion for providing high-quality early years education and a commitment to child welfare are paramount. This is a rewarding opportunity to shape the educational experiences of young children in Cardiff.
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Early Years Education Lead
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- Develop, implement, and evaluate the early years curriculum in line with national standards.
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of early years practitioners.
- Oversee the assessment and tracking of children's learning and development.
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
- Plan and deliver high-quality educational activities and experiences.
- Build strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication.
- Ensure all legal and statutory requirements for childcare are met.
- Conduct regular staff training and professional development sessions.
- Manage and maintain educational resources and equipment.
- Organise and lead parent workshops and engagement events.
- Conduct observations and provide constructive feedback to staff.
- Work collaboratively with other departments and external agencies.
- Champion best practice in early years education and care.
- Ensure children's individual needs, backgrounds, and learning styles are catered for.
- Contribute to the overall strategic development of the childcare setting.
- Recognised Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years Education (e.g.,CACHE Diploma, FdA, BA Hons).
- Significant experience working in an early years setting, with demonstrable leadership experience.
- Thorough knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework or equivalent.
- Excellent understanding of child development and pedagogy.
- Strong leadership, management, and team-building skills.
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate staff and children.
- Passion for early childhood education and a commitment to excellence.
- Proficiency in using relevant IT systems for record-keeping and communication.
- First Aid certification and Safeguarding training are essential.
- Ability to foster a positive and supportive team culture.
- Experience in curriculum design and assessment strategies.
- A proactive and innovative approach to early years education.
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