Stem Education Officer

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Post Title**:STEM Education Officer

**Post Reference**:
**Department**:Engineering Technology

**Responsible to**:Curriculum Manager

**Overall Purpose of the Role**:
**(Summarise the key responsibilities to achieve the overall purpose of the role and attach the organisational chart appropriate to the area)**

This role is designed to support the development and delivery of the national STEM agenda to enhance recruitment and provide interventions which will minimise the gender imbalance within the Engineering Technology Department.

This role will be effected through a combination of STEM technology activities within the schools sector and bespoke programmes (e.g. Shell Girls into Energy, Go4Set, Big Bang, F1 in Schools, 4x4 Challenge, Technology Challenge, Hydrogen Challenge, Speedy STEM, and
Technogames) to inspire and enthuse young people and demonstrate the possibilities of

A specific goal is to increase the uptake of STEM interventions and study within the
Engineering Technology Department

**Key Responsibilities**
**(Detail the key responsibilities and activities to ensure the overall purpose of the role is achieved)**

2. Establish and maintain regular links with; industrial partners, schools and local delivery partners.

3. Co-ordinate STEM activity and delivery, working with the school community and local delivery partners to maintain a comprehensive STEM activity calendar and activity log.

4. Participate and deliver school-based STEM experiences.

5. Build and maintain a database of information, contacts and reviews of STEM activity to establish a delivery opportunity that is comprehensive, inclusive, giving equality of opportunity as part of a continuum of evolving experience from primary through secondary to College and beyond.

6. Develop links and partnerships with relevant external bodies and engineering employers to ensure relevance of delivery and support of the Engineering Technology Department STEM

development.

7. Engagement and delivery of STEM events local, national and international.

8. Develop generic life skills and interview techniques through assessment centres or similar ensuring that our students are prepared for “real world” interviews and have the necessary essential skills to successfully participate in interview scenarios.

**Key Contacts/ Relationships**
**(Detail the internal and external contacts and relationships**

Department Manager Engineering Technology
Curriculum Managers Engineering Technology
Schools Contacts
Industry Contacts
University Contacts
Professional Body Contacts
STEM Contacts

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**METHOD OF METHOD OF**
**CRITERIA ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE**

**ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT**
STEM qualification at SCQF Level 7 or above Application Form

**Education &**

**Qualifications **Prepared to work towards PDA and TQFE

Previously held supervisory responsibilities interview and experience of organising and delivery

STEM events.

**Experience **Liaison with awarding body over course content and quality.

Preparation of assessment and verification documentation and Internal Verification/

External Verification record keeping.

**Skills/ **Very good organisational skills.

**Attributes **Able to liaise with external clients to promote the College and build effective working
relationships.

Excellent communication skills.

Approachable, supportive and self-motivated.

Able to use own initiative.

**Any Other **The role necessitates frequent and extensive

**Relevant **travel therefore a valid driving licence and

**Criteria **access to a car is required.

**Generic Information to all Roles**

The responsibilities described within the job description are not intended as exclusive or exhaustive. They are to highlight the major tasks and duties of the role and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties that are consistent with the overall purpose of role.

It is expected that postholders will understand the policies and procedures within Fife College, particularly where those relate to equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding.

Every member of staff is expected to be a role model to others within the College and those they encounter in the course of their duties upholding the College’s values.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £26,681.00-£28,663.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person