Casual Programme Worker (STEM Education & Youth Engagement) in Birmingham

Casual Programme Worker (STEM Education & Youth Engagement)

Location:West Midlands England (Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham, Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton) and surrounding areas.

Salary:£122 per day (£15.25 per hour) plus holiday pay (Travel expenses reimbursed)

Hours: Casual / Zero hours / Sessional Opportunities. Flexible work during school term time, school holidays and occasional residential programmes

EDT is an educational charity established over 40 years ago and we are going through an exciting period of transformation. We are looking for a motivated and creative person to join our dynamic team and work with our partners and volunteers to create and deliver our projects and experiences to young people interested in STEM and future (META) skills.

Our vision is to create a society which empowers young people, regardless of their backgrounds, to be excited by STEM opportunities and to be inspired about their potential - developing the next generation of the UK workforce.

Job Purpose:

We deliver a wide range of programmes that support our vision and mission to inspire and empower young people into positive futures through STEM education. We are seeking enthusiastic Casual Programme Workers to deliver STEM activities and to act in loco parentis on our courses, providing safeguarding, pastoral care, and leadership for groups of young people. You will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment, representing EDT professionally and motivating students to participate fully and gain maximum benefit from our programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver largescale, handson, virtual or facetoface STEM programmes and events to a high standard.
• Facilitate workshops using preprepared content, ensuring delivery is dynamic and engaging.
• Actively engage students in activities, encouraging participation and supporting learning outcomes.
• Act as the main point of contact for safeguarding and pastoral care, following EDT safeguarding procedures.
• Act in loco parentis for students, offering guidance, reassurance, and behaviour support when required.
• Conduct daily headcounts, manage signin and signout processes, and ensure students are accounted for at all times.
• Identify dietary, medical, or additional needs and ensure appropriate support or adjustments during the programme.
• Liaise with EDT staff regarding kit, resources, and course logistics.
• Work collaboratively with host organisations and coordinators to manage schedules, venues, and site visits.
• Support dissemination of essential programme information (timetables, security requirements, venue details).
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with schools, teachers, hosts and industry mentors.
• Represent EDT professionally to students, parents, hosts and partners.
• Report nonattendance or student concerns promptly to EDT.
• Take and submit photos in line with permissions and EDT requirements.
• Arrange and support processes such as feedback collection, certificate and badge distribution.
• Submit postprogramme supervisor feedback within required timeframes, including observations on academic content, logistics, and any incidents.
• Ensure confidential information is securely disposed of and EDT equipment is returned

Competencies And Attributes

• Professional, proactive, and committed to highquality delivery.
• Positive, resilient attitude with pride in maintaining high standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident presenting to, and managing, large groups of y