Careers Lead

TES FE News; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading institution as a Careers Lead, where you can make a significant impact on the lives of students through transformative careers education. This role involves leading the delivery of an established careers programme, collaborating with staff and external partners, and contributing to students' cultural capital and social mobility. You will have opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Excellent CPD and progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to lead an established programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational or guidance setting.
• Willingness to work towards IAG qualification funded by the Academy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of the UTC’s Strategic Careers Education Plan.
• Manage the delivery of career guidance and coordinate contributions from staff and external partners.
• Work collaboratively with SLT to develop meaningful career-related activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Passion for careers education

Education

Level 6 IAG qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Careers Lead

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.

About Us

AUEA is an established 13–18 University Technical College (UTC) located on the Aston University campus, specialising in STEMM 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 SENCO.

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
  
  

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
  
  

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

Closing date: 14th July 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.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.