Careers Lead
| Posting date: | 28 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 July 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | be649ce9-323c-4487-9d8a-d2bc6ce8fe57 |
Summary
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.
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.