Charity STEM Educator (Part-Time) – THE LAB22
THE LAB22 is seeking an enthusiastic person to join our team to deliver our ready-made workshops to pupils in Years 3 to 6, helping spark curiosity and confidence in science.
About THE LAB22
THE LAB22 is a STEM education charity serving primary schools across Guildford and the surrounding area, entirely at no cost to schools. Children from a range of local schools visit our bespoke laboratories for hands-on, two-hour workshops that bring science to life. Our workshops cover five topics of the national curriculum: Forces & Magnets / Electricity / Sound / Materials / Energy.
Key responsibilities
Deliver a short, engaging introductory lesson (30–40 minutes) using our established materials. No lesson planning is required. All content is drawn from our tried-and-tested Foundation Programme, and full training and resources are provided.
Supervising and guiding pupils through a hands-on experiment in the laboratory (approximately 1 hour)
Creating a safe, positive and inspiring learning environment
Helping to run our holiday camps. The role also requires availability for one or two weeks during some school holidays to help run our camps, which usually run for 9–15 hours overall.
Support You Will Receive
Comprehensive training before you begin
All teaching materials and equipment
A classroom assistant in both the classroom and the laboratory
Small groups of no more than 16 pupils
Who We Are Looking For
Engineers and scientists looking for a rewarding opportunity during the school day
Retired teachers or professionals wishing to keep sharing their knowledge and experience
Anyone with a passion for STEM who enjoys working with primary-aged children
Skills & Experience
A background in science, engineering, mathematics, physics or a related field is required, but formal teaching qualifications are not essential. What matters most is enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine enjoyment of working with children.
Please note: this role will require an enhanced DBS check, which we will help you arrange.
What we offer
The opportunity to have a real impact in a charity where everything we do is focused on giving children inspiring, hands-on science experiences.
Hours: Part-time, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (sessions run 9:30 to 14:30), plus holiday camps
Positions available: 1
Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum
Closing date for applications: 10 November 2026
How to Apply
To find out more about the role or to express your interest, please get in touch: admin@thelab22.com