Part Time Teacher of MFL (German)
Aston University Engineering Academy
Birmingham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- From MPS £23,720 to UPS £39,406 plus TLR £4634 & Paid Travel
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 3 April 2019
Job overview
We are looking for a confident and inspiring part time teacher of MFL (German) from September 2019 to join our dynamic and over-subscribed University Technical College (UTC).
As a technical STEM centre we value the importance of languages and consequently all our KS4 undertake a vocational course WJEC Level 1/2 award in global business language / German. As Subject teacher you will be responsible for the delivery and management of this course in conjunction with our Business partners including BMW, HTL Modling and Jacobs.
From September, we will be also enrolling Year 9 on a discovery STEM curriculum.
As well as our own outstanding facilities, our location next to our sponsor Aston University means that we can access resources, teaching and learning spaces like no other school. (About Aston University Engineering Academy )
This role will suit an experienced classroom MFL practitioner or outstanding Newly Qualified Teacher who is ready to learn and develop their leadership of a subject and support curriculum area strategy. Significant development and CPD including national courses will be provided to meet individual needs.
Due to our expansion we have the opportunity for a part time teacher of German. This role can be flexible to suit days and hours making it ideal for a returning teacher or those with child dependence
This is an exciting and trailblazing opportunity to work in Birmingham's major University sponsored University Technical College (UTC). 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.
You will join a friendly and supportive staff body of 70 staff and be part of communications department which includes English and Business studies.
There couldn't be a more exciting time to join our team.
We are seeking a professional who is:
- An enthusiastic and experienced German teacher
- A teacher who has the highest expectations of student learning.
- An excellent classroom practitioner with a drive for self-improvement and development.
- A developing leader with good organisational skills
- Innovative and creative with excellent interpersonal skills
- Passionate about language learning and travel experience
- Exceptional NQTs will be considered
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 for frequent international visits.
- Training on grant application, management and evaluation processes.
- Opportunity to gain commission in the RAF as part of our RAF CCF Programme
Visits are welcome to book your place or for any further details please email the Principal's PA Nicola Rodgers via principalpa@auea.co.uk
The role is a part time role with flexibility around days and times of day where necessary.
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Interviews commencing Week beginning the 8th April 2019
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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