Director of Mathematics
Aston University Engineering Academy
Birmingham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £47,489 - £51,125 plus extensive staff benefits and Masters training package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 3 April 2018
Job overview
Director of Mathematics
This is an exciting and trailblazing opportunity to work in Birmingham's major University sponsored University Technical College (UTC) in the country. Our UTC offers 14-19 students the opportunity to undertake a highly regarded, technically orientated course of study at a specialist academy. Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) is equipped 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 2017 going on to study STEM undergraduate courses and higher apprenticeships across the country. Our huge popularity due to outstanding destinations and job opportunities means that our UTC in its sixth year is oversubscribed and consequently our Mathematics area is expanding. Due to this expansion we are seeking an experienced leader to join our Mathematics Department. 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.
For further information about Aston University Engineering Academy, please visit www.auea.co.uk
As Director of Mathematics you will be the strategic lead in the development of our Mathematics Curriculum Area. You will have a detailed knowledge of Mathematics and have experience securing excellent learning outcomes for Mathematics and passionate about engineering.
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.
AUEA is a national lead school for F1 in Schools, Vex Robotics, Primary Engineer and Bloodhound rocket cars. Supporting both Secondary and Primary schools across the West Midlands
There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us. You will become a part of a close knit leadership and school team, built on the ethos of collaboration and development. As a member of AUEA you will receive excellent Continuous Professional Learning (CPL), and as demonstrated by your predecessor, AUEA provides an outstanding platform from which to further progress your career.
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.
- An excellent classroom practitioner
- Innovative and creative with excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to demonstrate a proven record in raising attainment in Engineering / Design & Technology
- Passionate about Engineering and Design & Technology
As a member of AUEA we will offer:
- Excellent professional development opportunities including potential options for higher study through our sponsor Aston University including Post Graduate and Masters courses.
- Specialist Engineering Subject training from leading professional partners.
- Staff Benefits through the Aston University Staff benefits scheme including
- Term time Family day and TOIL options
- Access to Aston University’s £200 Million Gym and Leisure facilities for heavily reduced staff rate (from just £12 per month)
- Access to Aston University’s award winning nursery scheme
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Free Audiology, eye tests and health clinics via Aston University
- Hospitality discounts and hotel accommodation
- Sports coaching, Outdoor education qualifications, and Military training as part of CCF.
- Opportunities for international travel as part of our Austrian technical school (HTL) European partnership
- A close knit, friendly and supportive working environment
- Excellent ICT and learning resources
To find out more please visit: http://tinyurl.com/z7cnbbb and www.auea.co.uk
Application Deadline: 4th April 2018
Interview week commencing: 16th April 2018
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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