Thank You for Your Interest in the Post of STEM Development Officer (Technology)

Dear Sir or Madam

Thank you for your interest in the post of STEM Development Officer (Technology)

Further information about this position can be found below. Please submit your application on line via the college website by the advertised closing date.

It would be appreciated if you would also complete the equal opportunities monitoring information to assist us in the evaluation and development of our recruitment practices. In accordance with the College’s two ticks award, we offer an interview to disabled applicants +who meet all the essential criteria.

The College is committed to the principles of the Safeguarding Agenda. All College staff are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Please note that having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position at the College, (further information is available in the College’s DBS policy).

May I wish you every success in your application for this post.

Please note interview date is to be confirmed.

Yours faithfully

Human Resources

Conditions of Service

The duties for the post ofSTEM Development Officer(Technology) are outlined in the enclosed job description. The conditions of employment for this post are summarised below. There will be a further opportunity to discuss these if you are invited for interview.

Hours of Work

The hours of work for this post will not exceed 28.8 hours per week.

Salary

This post has been evaluated on Business Support Scale, Point J this currently equates to £33,954pro rata,per annuminclusive of London Weighting.

Salaries are paid monthly on the 25th of every month or the last working day prior to the 25th if the 25th falls on a weekend or bank holiday. The only exception to this is for the December payment, which will be on an earlier date that will be notified to you on an annual basis. Payment will be made direct into a bank/building society account. You will need to provide details of your branch, account number and sort code before payment can be made to you.

Annual Leave

The Annual Leave entitlement will be 100.8 hours per annum and all Bank and Public Holidays normally observed in England and Wales. The College also shuts for an additional 5 efficiency closure days plus 3 statutory days which the Principal will set at the beginning of the academic year. Although every effort will be made to meet requests for Annual Leave, service demands will take preference. All leave is subject to an efficient service being maintained and specific restrictions may apply.

Pension Scheme – Local Government Pension Scheme

If you are aged between 16 and 65 years old you are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Contributions vary depending on your annual salary, before tax is deducted; the College also makes a contribution to the scheme. All eligible employees will have to elect to be brought into the Scheme, and a contribution, dependent on full time equivalent annual salary, is deducted from salary prior to tax. Additional voluntary contributions can be arranged via AVCs or Added Years. Applicants must make a decision whether to contribute or not - deductions will be made automatically if no election is made. You may only apply for a refund within the first three months of employment.

Probationary Period

Appointment will be subject to a probationary period of six months in the first instance.

Staff Development

As part of the Contract of Employment, all appointees will be required to attend staff development events and take part in the College’s appraisal scheme.

Pre-Employment Checks

Eligibility to Work in the United Kingdom

You will be required to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom if you are shortlisted for interview, or you will need to declare that you require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom.

References

All appointments are made subject to references which are satisfactory to the College.

Health Screening

Successful candidates are required to complete a pre-placement medical form.

Disclosure and Barring Checks

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects its staff to abide by the same policy. Enhanced DBS checks will be undertaken as part of our employment procedures.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: / STEM Development Officer (Technology)
Grade: / J (0.8 FT Equivalent)
Line manager: / Head of STEM Development
Directorate: / Science, Technology and Business Industries

Job Purpose:

Barking & Dagenham College’s Regional STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Centre is a new, bespoke state-of-the-art teaching facility based in Dagenham. It is focused exclusively on delivering inspiring educational and instructional activities in the areas of science, technology, engineering and maths. The stylish and relaxed environment is designed to capture and attract the imagination of young people and promote interest in the vast range of STEM career paths. It includes a specialist facility for mechatronics in collaboration with Siemens.

The STEM Development Officer will design and deliver activities for the Barking & Dagenham Gazelle Regional STEM Centre with a key focus on technology element of STEM. The post will also contribute to the STEM outreach work offered by the Centre to regional partners and stakeholders.

This position is 12 months fixed term contract (an extension will be based on funding)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver innovative awareness STEM activities for college students and staff, schools and other organisations in the region (STEM Centre based)

• Acquire up-to-date latest technology knowledge and expertise in order to develop specialist STEM activities, and ensure all future projects are innovative and inspiringThis will include, but not limited to, the implementation of iPads, Ardunios, Raspberry Pi’s, Lego Mindstorms, HTML/JAVA scripts, coding for App’s and any other Digital Technologies

• Design and develop a range of high quality interactive learning materials to present innovatively to audiences. This will require knowledge of iPads, photography, Microsoft PowerPoint or Prezi, Windows Movie Maker or iMovie and photo editing software.

• Participate in the planning and delivery of STEM professional development sessions for schools and other key stakeholders, which may include online tutorials, face to face training and other interactive support as per an agreed schedule

• Research and make recommendations for acquiring relevant STEM equipment and resources

• Generate ideas for, and organising business focused seminars, workshops, CPD courses, and other events for industry in the networks of STEM Centres

• Visit schools, colleges and other agencies and organisations to promote BDC STEM events and activities

• Co-ordinate the involvement of college staff and external agents in the development and delivery of STEM activities for students, schools and teachers

• Identify sources of funding for new STEM projects, resources and activities. Liaise with funding bodies and partners

• Coordinate the monitoring and reporting of outputs from the network of STEM Centres; set up research projects as required to identify the impact of the college’s investment in STEM

• Co-ordinate technical support required for STEM Centre

• Undertake any other reasonable duties in support of the learning function and the efficient operation of STEM activities at Barking & Dagenham College.

General Duties

• Carry out regional market intelligence surveys and contribute to strategic partnerships

• Participate in continuous professional development on a regular basis

• Promote and raise the profile of the College and the services it provides to the local business and civic community

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements and legislation in accordance with College policies and procedures

• Comply with and actively promote College policies and procedures on all aspects of equality

• Contribute to College quality assurance systems

• At all times to observe all internal College policies and procedures

• This job description is not prescriptive and the post holder may be expected to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as may be assigned by the Manager or her nominated officer(s)

General College Duties

• Be aware of, and comply with, legislations/competence standards relevant to the work of the Directorate

• Comply with all college policies, including the Policy to Promote Equality of Opportunity

• Assist as required during examination and enrolment periods

• Be conversant with Health and Safety Requirements

• Participate in the Staff Development, Review and Appraisal Scheme

• Undertake such duties and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade and general level of responsibility, at your main place of work or at any other establishment for which the College provides services

NBIn consultation with you, this job description is liable to variation to reflect actual contemplated or proposed changes to your job.

Person Specification

Post Title:STEM Development Officer / We will assess your match to the criteria from:
KEY: (E) – Essential (D) - Desirable / Appl. Form / Tests / Inter-views / Refer-ences
EDUCATION/TRAINING
A relevant level 5 qualification or equivalent in the area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) (E) / 
GCSE English and Maths (grade A*-C or equivalent). (E) / 
COMMUNICATION
Ability to plan, deliver and monitor STEM provision responsive to local and national priorities, and to meet the needs of learners in diverse communities (E) /  / 
Written and verbal presentation skills, particularly making use of ICT (E) /  / 
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Knowledge of, and the aptitude to communicate core STEM knowledge and understanding, initially to Level 2 (a good GCSE standard) /  / 
Relevant experience working with technology to create learning materials (e.g. iPads, photography, Microsoft PowerPoint or Prezi, Windows Movie Maker or iMovie and photo editing software, Ardunios, Raspberry Pi’s, Lego Mindstorms, HTML/JAVA scripts, coding for App’s and any other Digital Technologies) /  / 
A willingness to train to achieve the preparing to teach award (PTLLS) (D) /  / 
DISPOSITION AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
Well-developed interpersonal skills (E) /  / 
Ability to work under own initiative, and effectively as part of a team (E) /  / 
Ability to manage a varied and busy workload and decide priorities within limited timescales (E) /  / 
CIRCUMSTANCES
Flexible approach to work (E) /  / 
Able to work additional hours if needed to complete urgent tasks (E) / 
Able to undertake evening and weekend duties if necessary (E) /  / 
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
Commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. (E) /  / 
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
An understanding of and commitment to all aspects of equality and diversity. (E) /  / 