Vacancies
Science Oxford is the public-facing brand of The Oxford Trust, a charitable trust that was set up nearly forty years ago with a mission to encourage the pursuit of science, and runs its STEM education and engagement programmes.
It’s an exciting place to work, with busy programmes of activity across three core areas of innovation, education and engagement. You can meet our team here.
We have lots of opportunities for you to get involved with Science Oxford; whether it’s as a volunteer, a business partner or as a member of staff when vacancies come up. We are an Oxford Living Wage Employer.
Head of Education
The Oxford Trust is looking for an experienced education professional with a passion for inspiring the next generation about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) for the role of Head of Education.
Central to The Oxford Trust’s Education and Engagement team, the Head of Education will lead the Science Oxford outreach education staff and programme portfolio, which caters primarily for 3-11 year-olds and includes extensive STEM outreach delivery (workshops and shows) in primary schools across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, as well as a comprehensive science-based continuing professional development offering for primary school teachers. The role will also include overseeing the redevelopment and delivery of the STEM careers programme for secondary-aged students (ages 11-18), which aims to raise STEM career aspirations and enhance STEM skills.
The role would suit an individual with a primary teacher qualification, STEM-related experience and someone who can demonstrate strong leadership and management skills. A track record of leading teacher professional development activity would be advantageous.
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Training and Development Lead
The Oxford Trust is look for a primary science specialist with expertise in delivering continuing professional development (CPD) to teachers to fulfill the role of Training and Development Lead.
The role entails leading an exciting programme of STEM-based continuing professional development sessions for primary teachers, including the co-created, Thinking, Doing, Talking Science (TDTScience) training. It also involves building a strong teacher network in the local community.
The job would suit an individual with a primary teacher qualification, STEM expertise and a track record of leading teacher professional development activity. The role will require a level of autonomy and the ability to work independently, as well as part of the wider team.
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STEM Careers Lead
The Oxford Trust is looking for a teacher or STEM professional with a passion for inspiring the next generation about STEM careers and raising aspirations to shape and lead a reimagined Science Oxford STEM Careers Programme as the STEM Careers Lead.
Pivotal to the role will be the ability to confidently redesign the education and engagement programmes for secondary-aged students (aged 11-18), with support from the Director of Education and Engagement and the Head of Education. It will involve confidently networking and building strong links with a range of stakeholders including school staff, local STEM businesses, as well as regional and national STEM organisations.
The job would suit an individual with a teacher qualification or relevant STEM engagement or science communication expertise and a track record of leading sessions with secondary-aged students. The role will require a level of autonomy and the ability to work independently, as well as part of the wider team.
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Casual Staff
Are you passionate about science and enjoy engaging with people? We are looking for casual staff to help deliver our fun and interactive Family Days and STEM Clubs at the Science Oxford Centre in Headington. Full training will be provided. No previous experience is necessary. Join us in bringing science to life at Science Oxford!
Volunteers
If you’re interested in volunteering with Science Oxford, visit our Volunteers page to find out more about the many ways you can get involved.
If you’re a scientist or engineer who is interested in working with schools, please contact [email protected]