Careers Lead
Aston University Engineering Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AG16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
15 July 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
27 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Term Time Only 37hrs per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- (FTE £33,520-£38,114) Pro Rata 37hrs TTO £29,444-£33,480,
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about transforming lives through high-quality careers education? Do you want to make a tangible difference in the future of young people?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) Part of Aston University Stem Academy Trust (AUSEAT) and lead our outstanding careers programme that enhances students’ cultural capital and supports their social mobility.
About Us
AUEA is an established 13–18 University Technical College (UTC) located on the Aston University campus, specialising in STEMM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths). With strong partnerships across major industries and a track record of excellence, AUEA is a forward-thinking and inclusive school community.
We are proud to be recognised by Ofsted (2022), which highlighted our "exception enrichment programme [that] develops excellent employability skills," preparing our students exceptionally well for the world of work.
Our academy is consistently oversubscribed, with 243 students in Years 9–11 and 637 in our Sixth Form, including 131 students on Technical Level qualifications.
The Role
The Careers Leader is responsible and accountable for the delivery of the UTC’s Strategic Careers Education Plan. Careers leadership involves working to ensure students are at the heart of all planning, implementing, and quality assurance; managing the delivery of career guidance, networking with external partners, including employers; coordinating the contributions of teachers, subject teachers, mentors and SENCO.
The Careers Leader has the authority to influence the development of strategy and implement the careers programme. The Careers Leader is required to work in collaboration with the SLT to ensure employer and partner links are actively developed and retained to provide a range of meaningful career related activity to meet the needs of the UTC and curriculum.
What We’re Looking For
- Passion for careers education and student development
- A strategic thinker with excellent organisational and communication skills
- Experience working with young people in an educational or guidance setting
- Level 6 IAG qualification or willingness to work towards it (funded by the Academy)
- A collaborative, inclusive approach to leadership and delivery
Visits with the Principal are welcome . To book your place or for any further details please email the Principal's PA Lauren Small via lauren.small@auea.co.ukClosing date: 14th July 2025 16:00hrs (applicants are advised to apply early)
Safeguarding and ComplianceStatement: AUSEAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join AUSEAT
- Work within a high-performing, supportive team
- Lead an established and respected careers programme
- Make a genuine impact on student outcomes and life chances
- Excellent CPD and progression opportunities
- A workplace that champions diversity, equality, and inclusion
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to amanda.naan@auea.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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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
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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