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STEM Educator

CLARETS IN THE COMMUNITY LIMITED
26,545 per year
Turf Moor and a variety of local schools
Full-time
30th April 2026
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STEM Educator

We are seeking a passionate individual to deliver All SySTEM’s Go! STEM Education in secondary schools, engaging local learners and supporting our Education and Charity vision!

Job Title: STEM Educator

Department: Primary Education

Location: Turf Moor and a variety of local schools

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Closing Date: Thursday, 30th April 2026

Salary: £26,545 - £29,148 per annum

The Role

To deliver All SySTEM’s Go! STEM Education in Secondary Schools to a wide range of local schools and participants, in line with the Education and Charity strategic vision.

Roles and Responsibilities

Programme Delivery

  • Take responsibility for the delivery of the All SySTEM’s Go! STEM programme within a designated cohort of schools, on behalf of BFCitC.

  • Delivery shall be at set schools throughout the week along with delivering one-off events and short-term programmes.

  • Engage with young people in a range of creative and innovative curriculum and extra-curricular activities that will inspire and promote STEM, in line with the Education and Charity strategic vision.

  • To deliver the highest possible quality of STEM, interventions and community sessions, to a wealth of participants with varying abilities, needs and demands, in a variety of different environments.

  • Work with colleagues on additional Community programmes to support participants to access the STEM curriculum.

  • Work with the STEM Coordinator to continuously develop and grow BFCitC’s STEM programme.

Curriculum Development & Planning

  • Support with the development of an engaging and inspiring STEM curriculum offer which meets the needs of a variety of target audiences.

  • Work alongside the STEM Coordinator to ensure the STEM curriculum meets the needs of the target audience and supports active delivery.

  • To ensure meticulous planning is conducted prior to each session that is delivered, with considerations being made for individuals’ needs and requirements.

  • Ensure all equipment is prepared and suitable for each session, this includes first aid kits where necessary.

Impact, Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Deliver a framework to demonstrate the impact the programme has on the participants.

  • To continuously evaluate the success/standards of own work, through rigorous self-reflection and analysis.

  • To partake in the crucial processes of monitoring and evaluation, to ensure that the progress/impact of any given provision is reported to key funders in a timely and effective manner.

  • Use regular registers and the Salesforce platform to support ongoing monitoring and reporting.

Safeguarding, Welfare & Safety

  • To ensure that all stakeholders are kept safe and well, before, during and after the delivery of a given session.

Partnerships & Communication

  • Liaise with schools, teachers and other organisations and agencies.

  • Raise aspirations of local children and young people and promote STEM local careers.

General Responsibilities

  • Any other duties deemed appropriate by the STEM Coordinator or equivalent.

General

  • To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.

  • To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.

  • To work towards agreed objectives.

  • Comply with all Charity policies.

  • Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.

  • Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.

  • Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.

  • Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.

  • Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

  • A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant area of STEM work.

  • Safeguarding certificate or the willingness to undertake training.

  • First Aid certificate or the willingness to undertake training.

  • Five GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Math’s.

  • Experience working in a STEM related industry.

  • Full driving license and the use of a vehicle.

Please email hr@burnleyfc.com to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification

Safeguarding Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

E, D & I Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.

Veteran Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.

Mental Health Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.

About Burnley FC in the Community

We are Burnley FC in the Community, the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club.

We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people’s lives for the better.

We work hard every day to deliver our mission across the communities of Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire.