Head of STEM

Job Description Head of STEM

Designation: Head - STEM

Department: STEM / Innovation & Future Skills

Location: Bengaluru (Onsite)

Experience: 69 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

K12 Techno Services is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head STEM to lead and scale STEM initiatives across 90+ partner schools nationwide.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for heading all specialized sub-departments within STEM, including Design & Technology, Hydroponics, Horticulture, Coding, Robotics, DIY WoodWorks, R&D, STEM Kits, Financial Literacy, and Astronomy.

The role involves leading 8+ specialized verticals and managing a team of 50+ professionals to design and implement hands-on, future-ready programs aligned with 21st-century learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of STEM programs across 100+ schools.
• Oversee curriculum development across Design & Technology, Hydroponics, Horticulture, Coding, Robotics, DIY WoodWorks, R&D, STEM Kits, Financial Literacy, and Astronomy.
• Drive integration of practical agricultural sciences, sustainability, and applied learning modules within Hydroponics and Horticulture verticals.
• Ensure alignment with NEP guidelines and global STEM standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of 50+ curriculum developers and trainers across all STEM sub-departments.
• Drive innovation in AI, IoT, Robotics Automation, Design Thinking, and sustainability-based learning modules.
• Collaborate with school leadership and stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Monitor budgets, vendor partnerships, and program performance metrics.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in STEM education, innovation-based learning, and applied sciences.
• Ability to strategically lead and scale multiple academic sub-departments including agriculture-based verticals like Hydroponics and Horticulture.
• Proven experience in leading multi-department academic teams.
• Excellent curriculum design and academic strategy capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to scale programs across multiple locations.