STEM Lead

Head of STEM
Full Time (37.5 hours/week) | Fixed Term until 25/09/2026
Salary: Up to GBP42,318 per annum

Were looking for an ambitious and experienced Head of STEM to lead our STEM academic team at one of the universities we work with in Aberdeen. You''ll be responsible for driving excellent student outcomes, supporting curriculum development, and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics pathways.

Working closely with the Head of Curriculum and Progression, youll ensure alignment with university expectations, manage academic quality assurance, and support staff performance and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the STEM team to meet progression and quality targets
- Collaborate with the University on curriculum design and alignment
- Oversee STEM module delivery and manage staff performance and timetabling
- Contribute to curriculum innovation, compliance, and programme development
- Analyse student performance data and support continuous improvement

About You:
- Proven academic leadership experience in a relevant STEM discipline
- Strong background in curriculum planning, quality assurance, and staff management
- Ability to drive improvement, lead teams, and work collaboratively with university partners
- Experience supporting international students and understanding of their academic needs

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
- 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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If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching can offer the successful candidate:
- Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
- In-house Training and Development Team