Aston University Engineering Academy and Aston University Sixth form (AUEA) is a dynamic and over-subscribed University Technical College (UTC) sponsored by Aston University.
Based on the edge of Aston University's campus we have over 800 students aged from 13 -19, from all communities of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands who seek to follow our pipelines into Health, Science, Business and Engineering careers.
Our high tech institution equips students to the highest standards and offers clear progression routes into higher education and the world of work, this has resulted in over 96% of our students in 2024 going on to study in education, apprenticeships or employment across the country and 1/3 of our students at 18 progressing straight onto Degrees at Aston University.
For further information about Aston University Engineering Academy, please visit www.auea.co.uk
As Director of Business you will be the strategic lead in the development of our Business Curriculum Area (CA) and all its subjects, along with the leadership of our partnerships and placements connected to the Business CA subjects
Our Business Curriculum subjects include Year 9 Finance, GCSE Business Studies, A Level Business Studies, A Level Economics, and T Levels including Business, Finance, Accounting, and Legal studies.
There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us to help drive the growth of the curriculum area, including the development of new dedicated Post 16 business school facilities.
You will become a part of a close knit leadership team, built on the ethos of collaboration and development. As team it will provide extensive opportunities to widen your knowledge, skills and experience of all aspects of school leadership as well as working alongside businesses . As a member of AUEA you will receive excellent Continuous Professional Learning (CPL).
The responsibility for employer partnerships and placements will see you working in an additional dedicated leadership group led by the Executive Principal and with the Director of Health and Science and Director of Engineering to spearhead the UTC's partnership and placements work with our many employers. It is expected that this will additionally consist a day per week for dedicated employer work, which could be work from home. There will also be the opportunity to travel across the UK and abroad as part of this partnership work.
We are seeking a professional who is:
- An experienced middle leader with a proven record in leading teams and securing high outcomes.
- A teacher who has the highest expectations of student learning.
- Qualified to deliver either Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Legal studies
- An excellent classroom practitioner
- Innovative and creative with excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to demonstrate a proven record in raising attainment in Science
- Passionate about Business
As a valued member of AUEA we will offer:
- Designated Staff Benefits, training and Health Care Package (Explore)
- Personalised CPD and Career development programme
- Opportunity for additional study at Aston University
- Opportunity to gain a commission in the RAF as part of our RAF CCF Programme
- Opportunity for international visits.
Visits are welcome to book your place or for any further details please email the Executive Principal's PA Amanda Naan via amanda.naan@auea.co.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 12th May (noon)
Interviews: Week commencing 17th May 2025
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. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.
From April 2025, Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) will be part of the new Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust, which brings together our successful UTC (AUEA) and new Aston University Mathematics School. All new staff joining AUEA from April 2025 will join the new Multi Academy Trust.
