STEM Lead

Prospero Teaching; Scotland; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Aberdeen is looking for a STEM Lead to provide leadership and vision for student outcomes. You will support an academic team, ensuring compliance with quality standards and managing relationships with stakeholders. The role offers a full-time fixed term contract until September 2026 with a salary of up to £42,318 per annum and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in delivering organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the academic team for effective delivery.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Accountable for contractually required progression rates.

Skills

Relationship building

Organisational change

Constructive feedback

HR duties

Delegation skills

Internal communications

Cultural sensitivity

Data management

Partnership management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

STEM Lead

Immediate Start

Aberdeen, Scotland

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated STEM lead to join one of our universities based in Aberdeen on an immediate start!

The candidate should provide the leadership and vision to deliver excellent student outcomes; quality assurance and enhancement that is in keeping with the OES requirements and in line with the Quality Code; and curriculum innovation which embeds strong collaborative working with both the University and the network.

You will be responsible for leading and supporting your academic team. Reporting to the Head of Curriculum and Progression, you will work closely with senior colleagues within and be accountable for the delivery of contractually required progression rates to the University.

Contract type: Full Time ( hours) and Fixed Term (25 / 09 / 2026)

Location: Aberdeen

Salary: up to £42,318 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Essential Criteria

• Proven ability to build effective internal and external relationships (including with the University and international stakeholders)
• Experience leading in a multi-disciplinary environment and delivering organisational change
• Experience giving constructive feedback with measurable outcomes
• Familiarity with HR duties, including training delivery and recruitment
• Strong organisational and delegation skills with ability to meet tight deadlines
• Experience in managing internal communications and conveying complex messages
• Knowledge of international student welfare and cultural sensitivities
• Proficiency in data management and quality assurance processes
• Demonstrated ability to operate at all levels of an organisation, including external partnerships

Eligibility Requirements

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application

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