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Subject Leader for Physics

Subject Leader for Physics

Aston University Engineering Academy

Birmingham

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Salary:
From MPS £22,467 to UPS £33,160 plus TLR 2 (a or b depending on experience)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
1 February 2018

Job overview

Teach in a specialist University Technical College dedicated to Science and Engineering.

Due to the internal promotion of the current post holder to Curriculum Leader for Science , we are looking for a well-qualified, confident and inspiring Subject Leader for Physics from September 2018 to join our dynamic and over-subscribed University Technical College (UTC). 

Science is a vital element of our unique UTC STEM curriculum with KS4 students following the new AQA GCSE 9-1 separate science syllabus and large KS5 numbers on A Level Chemistry, Biology and Physics along with Engineering Chemistry (Materials) and Engineering Physics. 

We are also proud to be the lead for Birmingham University's Ogden Physics Partnership. 

As well as our own outstanding science 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 includes access to Aston's award winning Photonics and applied physics team as well as the new Photonic Laboratories. 

We are looking for an innovative and creative Physics specialist who is passionate about promoting and inspiring future physicists. This role will suit an experienced classroom physics practitioner who is ready to learn and develop their leadership of a subject and support curriculum area strategy. Significant development and CPD will be provided to meet individual needs.

You will join and be supported by an outstanding and highly experienced science team consisting of; Science Curriculum Area Leader (Physicist)  Assistant-CAL, Subject Leader Biology, Science Lead Practitioner (Physicist) , Chemist, Biologist,  and Technician. 

There couldn't be a more exciting time to join our team

We are seeking a professional who is:

  • An enthusiastic and committed experienced 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 
  • Innovative and creative with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 

As a valued member of AUEA we will offer:

  • Designated Staff Benefits, training and Health Care Package (Explore
  • Personalised CPD and Career development programme

Visits are welcome to book your place or for any further details please email  helen.walklett@auea.co.uk 

Closing date::  Thursday 1st February 2018

Interviews commencing 5th February 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. 

Attached documents

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.

To take a virtual tour of the academy -  click here

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