Assistant Curriculum Area Leader - English
Aston University Engineering Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AG13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
25 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR2 £5,772
Golden "Hello" of £2,000
What skills and experience we're looking for
Assistant Curriculum Area Leader - English
We seek to welcome a passionate English teacher to our strong, well-led English Department, where "Expectations of all are high in the school. Students rise to these high expectations in their studies and their conduct. They have positive attitudes to learning and are keen to succeed" Ofsted 2022.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.
English is a vital componentof our curriculum, playing a pivotal role in shaping students' academic and personal growth. We offer a comprehensive range of courses comprising Year 9 English, GCSE English Language and Literature, English Functional Skills, and A-Level English Literature. Each course is designed to cater to diverse learning needs and interests. More than just a subject, English is fundamental to developing essential literacy skills that underpin success across all areas of life. For our students, we aim to foster critical thinking, effective communication, and broad understanding of language, literature, including itsrelevance to society.
This is an exciting opportunity for an English specialist looking to grow in leadership and develop as an outstanding practitioner.You will join a friendly, supportive and experienced team of specialists consisting of the English Curriculum Lead, a KS5 coordinator and a senior leader.
Developing leaders will be supported by dedicated CPD, including opportunity to for NPQ courses and other leadership training.
*An exceptional candidate would be eligible for an additional golden hello bonus of £2000 (paid end of first year) as well as the TLR payment.
Our location next to our sponsor Aston University means that we can access resources, and teaching and learning spaces like no other school. (About Aston University Engineering Academy)
AUEA is a highly diverse institution with learners and staff from all communities and backgrounds from across the West Midlands. We strongly welcome applicants from within our local communities with a passion to increase our young people's social mobility and future opportunities.
There couldn't be a more thrilling time to join our team.
We are seeking a professional who is:
- An enthusiastic and committed teacher
- Competent in the teaching of English to pupils across KS3, GCSE and A Level.
- A teacher who has the highest expectations of student learning.
- An excellent classroom practitioner with a drive for self-improvement and development.
- A developing leader, with a willingness to grow in leadership and management.
- Innovative and creative with excellent interpersonal skills
- Passionate about English Language and Literature.
What the school offers its staff
As a valued member of AUEA we will offer:
- A family-feel environment centred around the health and well-being of staff and students.
- A designated Staff Benefits, training and Health Care package including a family day off per year.
- Personalised CPD and Career development program including either NPQ LD, LL, LT, LBC.
- Eligibility for a golden hello bonus of £2000
- Opportunity for experience and development as part of our Armed Forces and Combined Cadet Force partnerships.
Commitment to safeguarding
AUEA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Aston University Engineering Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 775 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Aston University Engineering Academy website
- Email address
- amanda.naan@auea.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01213801541
Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) is one of the first university-sponsored technical colleges (UTC) in the country and with our sixth form, Aston University Sixth Form, it combines the very best education for academic and technical skills focused on industry needs summarised by our strap line “Knowledge for Life & Skills for the Future” and Ofsted 2022 "Students in this school enjoy a strong practical, technical and academic education."
For more about our most recent Ofsted where we were judged as Good with Outstanding Personal Development visit - Ofsted report.
Since opening in September 2012, AUEA has grown under consistent strong leadership into a vibrant learning community, oversubscribed by students from across Birmingham taught by 100% subject expert teachers.
Aston University Engineering Academy (Years 9, 10 and 11) and Aston University Sixth Form (Years 12, 13 and 14) are both housed in our £16.2 million state of the art building located in the heart of the city of Birmingham, next to the Aston University and Innovation Birmingham campuses, with a new multi-million pound extension due to start within the next few months. It is located close to the motorway links and within easy walking of three city centre train stations.
Originally designed for 600 students, AUEA now has 720 students on roll and has now been approved to expand to 800 students. We have a close-knit family of around 40 teachers, and 40 support staff, including administration staff, dedicated HLTA’s/TAs, college leaders (pastoral) and technicians to name a few. AUEA is a proud recipient of the Armed Forces Covenant, Gold Employer Recognition Scheme and has Royal Navy Affiliation.
Commitment to your development
Our staff ethos is built upon collaboration and development with AUEA being awarded the prestigious silver mark for outstanding quality and culture of professional development by the Teacher Development Trust (TDT) evidencing our commitment to staff CPD including weekly early closure for CPD and training, commitment to courses and additional professional qualifications. This is supported by additional learning opportunities via our sponsor Aston University, SSAT and NPQ programmes.
Every Monday afternoon students finish earlier to allow dedicated staff CPD as well as external courses and training. We are proud to have a proven record of accelerating careers, with many of our staff securing leadership, middle leader and wider responsibilities earlier than those in the majority of other schools. Consequently, AUEA provides an outstanding platform from which to start and progress your career whether ITT, ECT admin or senior positions supported by a comprehensive induction programme.
As a valued member of AUEA staff health & wellbeing is important therefore we offer staff benefits, training and health care packages.
For example:
Workload considerations are the heart of all we do.
Excellent professional development opportunities including potential options for higher study through our sponsor Aston University.
Specialist pedagogical training and inputs from leading industry partners.
Health care package including wellbeing, access to a GP and others.
Staff benefits through the Aston University Staff Benefits Scheme.
Term time family day, leave of absence and TOIL options including flexible working and working from home.
Reduced staff membership cost to Aston University’s Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre.
Access to Aston University’s nursery scheme.
Childcare voucher scheme.
Free audiology, eye tests and health clinics via Aston University.
Hospitality and hotel accommodation discounts.
Sports coaching, outdoor education qualifications, and military training as part of our Armed Forces Partnerships including Combined Cadet Force (CCF).
Opportunities for international travel as part of our Austrian Technical School (HTL) European partnerships, scientific expeditions and charity work.
A close knit, friendly and supportive working environment.
Excellent IT facilities, Virtual Learning Environment and physical learning resources.
An opportunity to take part in enrichment activities such as the CCF (RAF/RN), Police Cadets, Royal College of Nursing Cadets, DofE, specialist projects and competitions.
Partnership work with local and national education establishments and local industry.
Arranging a visit to Aston University Engineering Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amanda.naan@auea.co.uk.
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