Subject Leader Electronics
Aston University Engineering Academy
Birmingham
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- Salary:
- Main Scale - UPS Scale (+ TLR £2796-£4796 depending on experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 16 March 2020
Job overview
Subject Leader for Electronics
Aston University Engineering Academy and Aston University Sixth form (AUEA) is a dynamic and over-subscribed University Technical College (UTC) sponsored by Aston University, whose School of Engineering is nationally recognised as a centre of excellence.
Based on the edge of Aston University's campus we have over 650 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.
We are fortunate to be supported by many businesses including Jacobs, Cundall, HS2, RSS, Cadent gas, RAF to name just a few.
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 92% of our students in 2018 going on to study STEM undergraduate courses and higher apprenticeships across the country. 25% of our students at 18 progress straight onto Degrees at Aston University.
Our huge popularity due to outstanding destinations and job opportunities means that our UTC in its Eighth year is oversubscribed,
Due to this expansion we are seeking an experienced Electronics Teacher or Lecture with experience at FE or secondary to join our Engineering Department. You will have the responsibility fo leading our Electronics subject within the our Engineering Curriculum. AUEA will provide the rewarding experience of delivering exciting and engaging learning delivered in partnership with Aston University and our significant industry partners so that our young people are motivated to strive for excellence. We offer also designated training package for all STEM teachers wishing to teach Engineering including; mechanical, manufacture, advanced manufacture and CAD.
We are looking for innovative and creative teachers that will ensure that our young people strive for excellence and therefore students make outstanding progress.
We are seeking a professional who is:
- An enthusiastic and committed teacher from FE or Secondary
- A teacher/lecturer who has the highest expectations of student learning.
- An excellent classroom practitioner with a drive for self-improvement and development.
- Innovative and creative with excellent interpersonal skills
- Passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Why you should work at AUEA?
- Working at AUEA will give you the chance to make genuine difference to the life chances of young people. 98% of our UTC graduates go onto apprenticeships university and Employment
- We feel that no other school in the Midlands values self reflection so highly. We are invested in the Lessonvu system which enables your development in a unique, innovative and non-judgemental way.
- At AUEA we have the ability to take days off during term time, virtually unheard of in the rest of the education sector as senior leadership value maintaining a positive work-life balance.
- Time is dedicated to your training and development every Monday.
- Our partnership with Aston University enables a wide range of additional benefits and access to higher education courses.
- Designated Staff Benefits, training and Health Care Package (Explore)
- Opportunity to gain 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 Principal's PA Amanda Naan via principalpa@auea.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 16th March 2020 at 16:00pm
Interviews will be commencing from Week Beginning 23rd March 2020
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.
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About Aston University Engineering Academy
About us
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.
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