Assistant Head: STEM Strategy

LILIAN BAYLIS TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL

“Outstanding”

OfSTED 2023

Assistant Head: STEM strategy

Required from January 2027

Payscale L14-18 (Inner London)

“This is a very happy and caring school. Leaders know pupils and their families well. One pupil, typical of many, described the school as ‘home.’” (OFSTED 2023)

Lilian Baylis Technology School is a mixed, 11-18, inner-city community school located in a modern building in Vauxhall, London. We are a vibrant, multicultural community that views our diversity as one of our greatest strengths. We strive to ensure all students feel fully represented across our school culture and curriculum.

Our students are ambitious, well-behaved, and deeply value their education. Visitors consistently comment on the calm, productive, and welcoming atmosphere across our classrooms, reflecting our Ofsted rating of “Outstanding in all areas”. We offer state-of-the-art facilities, including visualisers, interactive displays, dedicated staff and student laptops, and tailored SEND provision.

We are seeking an outstanding, visionary leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher. In this role, you will lead our STEM strategy, champion cutting-edge educational technology, and drive student achievement across the school.

Key Strategic & Operational Responsibilities:

• STEM Curriculum Lead: Provide strategic direction and oversight for Science, Technology, and Mathematics across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.

• Artificial Intelligence Strategy: Lead the school’s approach to AI—incorporating AI literacy into the curriculum while leveraging AI tools to drive staff efficiency and workload reduction.

• Post-16 Technology & T Levels: Oversee strategic development for Post-16 technical education, including the growth and success of our T Level pathways.

• IT Infrastructure Leadership: Line manage the School IT & Network Manager, ensuring our technical infrastructure, network systems, and hardware directly support pedagogy and administrative efficiency.

• Online Safeguarding: Act as the strategic lead for digital safety and online safeguarding across the school community.

• Staff Development & Standards: Lead research-informed pedagogy, systems development, and CPD to maintain world-class standards in STEM education.

We want to hear from dynamic, highly motivated leaders with a proven track record of impact in middle or senior leadership. You will bring a passion for innovation, high expectations for all learners, and the ability to inspire both staff and peers.

For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Karen Chamberlain (Headteacher) at [email removed].

• Closing Date: 09:00 am, Friday 16th October 2026

• Shortlisting: Same day

• Interviews: Tuesday 20th October 2026

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.