Assistant Head - Director of STEM

10 November 2025

Westonbirt School, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QG

Assistant Head – Director of STEM

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Head (Director of STEM) to lead STEM provision across the Senior School and, through this and other responsibilities, contribute to the strategic development of the Senior School. The Assistant Head will have lead responsibility for developing a coherent, effective and inspiring approach to the curricular and co-curricular provision of STEM subjects; there will also be opportunities to continue to forge close curricular links with the Prep School and wider group in STEM subjects.

The successful applicant will have operational and strategic responsibility for the Science, Mathematics, Computer Science and Art and Design departments, working with the relevant departmental leads. They will be responsible for promoting flourishing STEM provision across the Senior School. The role gives outstanding opportunities for leading innovation and development across the whole of the Senior School. The post holder will be part of the WBS Senior Leadership Team, which meets regularly to discuss academic, pastoral and co-curricular matters pertaining to the Senior School.

The Assistant Head (Director of STEM) will be accountable to, and meet regularly with, the Deputy Head (Academic) and, given the seniority of this role, will also meet regularly with the Head. The role would be ideal for a current Head of Department or Head of Faculty looking for their next step in their professional development. This would be an excellent stepping-stone to a Deputy Head position or a fantastic opportunity in its own right to shape a critical part of school life.

An enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be required for this post.

Further details found in Candidate Pack, applications should be made via the Wishford Education Application Form, (which is a Word doc download) if you need assistance please email HR@Westonbirtschool.uk

Application Form

Candidate Pack

Location

Westonbirt School
Westonbirt
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8QG

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:
20 April 2026

Apply by:
10 November 2025