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STEM Coordinator FTC - LFC Foundation
Entry Level
Liverpool, United Kingdom
in office
Contract
Apply by 24/11/2026
Education, Outreach & ImpactFootballCommunity Engagement & OutreachYouth Programmes & ParticipationAcademic Programme Design
Job description
About the Role
An enthusiastic and motivated STEM Coordinator is sought to join the LFC Foundation on a fixed term contract. The role focuses mainly on supporting and delivering engaging STEM sessions in primary and secondary schools, alongside contributing to community outreach, events and project development. The postholder receives full training and ongoing wraparound support from the STEM Programme Manager, with structured professional development and the opportunity to help shape a curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning, preparation and delivery of fun, age-appropriate STEM activities across primary and secondary schools and community settings.
- Shadow experienced staff during the first month, gradually taking on standalone delivery as confidence grows, using LFC Foundation resources, kits and guidance provided.
- Help create simple, engaging teaching and learning resources, with training provided.
- Support community outreach, STEM fairs, festivals and partner events.
- Work with school staff to ensure activities are inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for all pupils.
- Assist with developing and updating programme content in line with new trends and best practice, and support the development of the secondary STEM offer, including contributing to qualifications and awards under guidance from the Programme Manager.
- Help maintain STEM equipment and ensure sessions follow all health and safety and safeguarding requirements, completing basic risk assessments.
- Support the collection of participation data, feedback and simple monitoring information to evidence impact, recording delivery using LFC Foundation systems and sharing summary feedback with schools.
- Contribute to team planning sessions and programme evaluation, assist with producing case studies and identifying PR opportunities, and provide occasional content for LFC Foundation social media and communications.
- Represent the Foundation positively at school and community events and undertake other reasonable duties relevant to the role.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Experience working with children or young people, such as in a school, youth work, tutoring, club, mentoring or coaching setting.
- Formal or informal experience or qualification in a STEM-related area.
- Strong interest in STEM subjects and practical, hands-on learning.
- Confidence presenting to groups of young people.
- Good communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
- Ability to use initiative while being open to support and guidance.
- Willingness to learn, train and grow within the role.
- Subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of lesson planning or curriculum-linked learning.
- Experience delivering activities, workshops, coaching or youth engagement sessions.
- Understanding of the National Curriculum.
- Basic experience organising events or supporting project delivery.
Workplace
- Full-time, 35 hours per week.
- Main base is Anfield Sport and Community Centre.
Benefits & Perks
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
- Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%.
- Life Assurance Cover.
- Free financial guidance and mortgage advice.
- Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Season ticket loans for easier commuting.
- Exclusive shopping discounts and cashback with top retailers.
- Will Writing Service for future planning.
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
- Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs.
- Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community.
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