Careers Lead

37hrs Term Time Only + 2 weeks

Grade PO Point 40 - PO Point 44 (pro rata salary £36,170 - £39,996, Level 6 Qualified) *Salary Based on 2024/25 figures and subject to 2025/26 Cost of Living rise.

Are you passionate about transforming lives through high-quality careers education? Do you want to make a tangible difference in the future of young people? This is a fantastic opportunity to join Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) Part of Aston University Stem Academy Trust (AUSEAT) and lead our outstanding careers programme that enhances students’ cultural capital and supports their social mobility.

We would also consider applications from unqualified professionals with the right skill set. Salary for unqualified is SO1 Point 33 to SO1 Point 35 – £33,250 – £35,079 (Full Time Equivalent) pro rata at £31,244 to £32,697 based on 37hrs per week term time only + 2 weeks and will also include funding of Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (worth £3000).

The Careers Leader is responsible and accountable for the delivery of the UTC’s Strategic Careers Education Plan. Careers leadership involves working to ensure students are at the heart of all planning, implementing, and quality assurance; managing the delivery of career guidance, networking with external partners, including employers; coordinating the contributions of teachers, subject teachers, mentors and SENDCo. 

The Careers Leader has the authority to influence the development of strategy and implement the careers programme. The Careers Leader is required to work in collaboration with the SLT to ensure employer and partner links are actively developed and retained to provide a range of meaningful career related activity to meet the needs of the UTC and curriculum.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 

Closing date: Wednesday 15th October 2025 16:00hrs

To apply:

Please complete the attached application form and send with covering letter to  Amanda Naan, email: principalpa@auea.co.uk