STEM Lead

OFG Education; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with enhanced employer/

Mental health support

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking an ambitious STEM Lead at Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester. You will drive STEM provision, shape the curriculum and support colleagues to raise standards while maintaining a strong classroom role.

You will work with students including SEMH needs to foster curiosity, creativity and problem-solving. This leadership role combines teaching with strategic school improvement across the STEM area.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification is required.
• Level 2 English and Maths.
• Experience teaching within a STEM-related subject area.
• Strong subject knowledge and high-quality classroom practice.
• Ability to lead curriculum development and drive improvement.
• Experience coaching or mentoring colleagues.
• Creativity to engage students with diverse needs.
• Commitment to raising achievement for every student.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop STEM provision across the school, shaping an ambitious curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality STEM lessons that inspire curiosity and confidence.
• Drive student progress using assessment and data to identify priorities.
• Coach and support teaching colleagues to share best practice.
• Monitor teaching and learning quality within STEM and pursue improvements.
• Create learning experiences that encourage creativity and practical problem solving.
• Contribute to school-wide improvement planning and teaching & learning strategy.
• Collaborate as part of One Team with education colleagues and professionals.

Skills

QTS or equivalent teaching资格

English proficiency Level 2

STEM teaching experience

Strong classroom practice

Curriculum leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Engage diverse learners

Raising achievement

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

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Brookthorpe Hall School

• Gloucester
• Permanent

Salary: Up to £51,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG Education we believe in creating a better work life balance

Job Title: STEM Lead
Location: Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester, GL4 0UN
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: Up to £51,000 per annum (depending on experience, Not Pro Rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Brookthorpe Hall School, we're looking for an ambitious and inspiring STEM Lead to drive our STEM provision and help create exciting learning experiences for our students.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your passion for teaching with the chance to lead and influence the curriculum. You'll continue to make an impact in the classroom while supporting colleagues, raising standards and helping students develop curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills.

Working with young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, you'll understand that success isn't always a straight path. Through engaging lessons, strong relationships and high expectations, you'll help students overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their potential.

More than a leadership role, this is an opportunity to inspire a love of learning and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people every day.

What you will be doing

• Lead and developSTEM provision across the school, helping shape an ambitious and engaging curriculum
• Deliver high-quality STEM lessons that inspire curiosity, participation and confidence
• Drive student progress and achievement, using assessment and data to identify priorities and strengthen outcomes
• Coach, mentor and support teaching colleagues, sharing excellent practice and helping develop confidence across the team
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning within STEM and identify opportunities for continued improvement
• Create learning experiences that encouragecreativity, practical thinking and problem solving
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning and the strategic development of teaching and learning
• Work collaboratively as part of ourOne Team approach, alongside education colleagues and multidisciplinary professionals, to achieve the best possible outcomes for students

What you will bring

We’re looking for someone who combines excellent classroom practice with the ambition and confidence to lead others.

You’ll bring:

• Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Level 2 English and Maths
• Experience teaching within a STEM-related subject area
• Strong subject knowledge and high-quality classroom practice
• The confidence and enthusiasm to lead curriculum development and drive improvement
• Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting colleagues to develop their practice
• The creativity and adaptability to engage students with a range of additional needs
• A commitment to raising achievement and helping every student recognise their potential

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Brookthorpe Hall School is a new independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 16, catering for students with a wide range of needs, SEMH/ASD/Complex trauma. Our dedicated team will work together to ensure successful outcomes for students who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Salary: Up to £51,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £51,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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