Careers Lead

Teaching Vacancies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Careers Leader to lead its outstanding careers program. The role involves influencing strategy, coordinating career guidance, and ensuring student-centric planning. Applicants should have a passion for careers education and a Level 6 IAG qualification or be willing to pursue it. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the social mobility of students.

Benefits

Excellent CPD and progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Impact on student life chances

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational or guidance setting is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to develop and implement a strategic careers programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the UTC’s Strategic Careers Education Plan.
• Coordinate career guidance and external partnerships.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and mentors to enhance student development.

Skills

Passion for careers education and student development

Excellent organisational skills

Experience working with young people

Collaborative approach to leadership

Education

Level 6 IAG qualification or willingness to work towards it

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for 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.

For Level 6 qualified applicants, pay scale is: Grade PO Point 40 - PO Point 44 (pro rata salary £36,170 - £39,996, term time only + 2 weeks, 37 hours per week). Salary Based on 2024/25 figures and subject to 2025/26 Cost of Living rise.

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).

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

About Us

AUEA is an established 13–18 University Technical College (UTC) located on the Aston University campus, specialising in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths). With strong partnerships across major industries and a track record of excellence, AUEA is a forward-thinking and inclusive school community.

We are proud to be recognised by Ofsted (2022), which highlighted our "Exception enrichment programme [that] develops excellent employability skills," preparing our students exceptionally well for the world of work.

Our academy is consistently oversubscribed, with 243 students in Years 9–11 and 637 in our Sixth Form, including 131 students on Technical Level qualifications.

The Role

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.

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for careers education and student development
• A strategic thinker with excellent organisational and communication skills
• Experience working with young people in an educational or guidance setting
• Level 6 IAG qualification or willingness to work towards it (funded by the Academy)
• A collaborative, inclusive approach to leadership and delivery

Visits with the Principal are welcome. To book your place or for any further details please email the Principal's PA, [e-mail]

Closing date: Wednesday 15th October 2025 16:00hrs (applicants are advised to apply early)

Safeguarding and Compliance Statement

AUSEAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join AUSEAT

• Work within a high-performing, supportive team
• Lead an established and respected careers programme
• Make a genuine impact on student outcomes and life chances
• Excellent CPD and progression opportunities
• A workplace that champions diversity, equality, and inclusion

Commitment to safeguarding

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.