EIAT Leader for Adult Aspirations

Education Impact Academy Trust, Birmingham, B24 8BL

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  17 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L10 – L15 (£64,691 - £73,105)

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a really exciting opportunity for someone to make a huge contribution to the lives of our students and the provision available in Birmingham and beyond. We are committed to transforming lives and ensuring that our students and families have sustainable opportunities to help them during school, college and beyond. We are looking for a talented, resilient, compassionate and determined leader with a will to change the world for our students. The job will involve working with lots of different people and teams in various locations. A high level of emotional intelligence and team working skills are required.

The Leader for Adult Aspirations will spend one day per week in each establishment on a rolling basis and there is an expectation to spend some time working in the Central Office. As the role is on the leadership scale there is an expectation of working beyond the standard 32.5 hour week.

Visits are strongly encouraged. To arrange one, and for an informal conversation, please contact Claire Walker via hr@educationimpact.org.uk.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the work of the Careers Advisors, and associated staff, and providing direct line management.
• Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing practice in this area and helping to promote improvement strategies across EIAT.
• Working alongside school leaders and curriculum teams to embed Preparation for Adulthood outcomes within the curriculum.
• Ensuring that EIAT is compliant in terms of Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Working collaboratively with all stakeholders to include developing and delivering meaningful parent engagement opportunities, and playing an active role in relevant network groups.

The successful candidate will undertake the Level 7 Careers Lead qualification if not already held and undertake the role of a DSL.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Ten staff training days per year
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free totally confidential support,
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
• Access to a generous pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

EIAT Leader for Adulthood Aspiration JD & PS.pdf - 238 KB (opens in new tab)

About Education Impact Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Education Impact Academy Trust website
• Email address: hr@educationimpact.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/education-impact-academy-trust

Education Impact Academy Trust (EIAT) consists of 3 different Special Schools and a Specialist College (19-25) and two mainstream day nurseries.

You will work with a team of staff to support children and young people to reach their full educational potential. We believe that ‘Better Never Ends‘.

Arranging a visit to Education Impact Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@educationimpact.org.uk.

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