Part-time SciFest School Liaison Officers

Are you passionate about education and the importance of STEM for today’s young people? If so, we would like to hear from you.

SciFest is now seeking to recruit a number of highly motivated teachers to support the implementation of the SciFest@School strand of the programme, with a particular emphasis on DEIS schools. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to make a significant contribution to the promotion of STEM in second-level schools throughout the country.

The position of SciFest School Liaison Officer is part-time and flexible; it will normally require a commitment of one to two days per week during term time. The position is offered initially on a one-year contract basis, subject to the satisfactory completion of a one-month probationary period. Successful candidates will be regionally based, with at least one based in Dublin with opportunities for a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Aspects of the Role

• Assisting in the running of SciFest@School fairs in schools, including judging student projects
• Supporting teachers in schools preparing students for participation in a SciFest fair
• Recruiting schools to participate in SciFest@School
• Promotion of STEM in schools
• Liaising with schools and teachers
• Contributing to the implementation and development of the SciFest@School strand of the SciFest programme as required

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

• Level 8 degree in a STEM discipline with teaching experience, preferably in a second-level school
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong team-working skills
• Motivated, flexible, with high levels of initiative and the ability to work without direct supervision
• Good knowledge of the Irish education system, particularly at second level

• Candidates must have a full, clean driving licence and access to their own car and be prepared to travel to participating schools as required
• Candidates will be required to be Garda vetted.

The Organisation

SciFest has been supporting and promoting STEM education in second-level schools across Ireland for almost 20 years. Our aim is to ensure that every second-level student irrespective of their ability, gender, background or circumstance has the opportunity to participate in a STEM fair. The SciFest programme consists of a series of STEM fairs for second-level students which take place locally in schools and regionally in third-level college, culminating in a national competition from which winning students go on to participate in international events. For further information on the SciFest programme please visit the SciFest website, https://scifest.ie.

Application

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter with your CV to liaisonofficer@scifest.ie