Trainee Lead Practitioner Design and Technology
Following the phased retirement of our outstanding Lead Practitioner, a rare opportunity has arisen for a new Trainee Lead Practitioner to join our team and be supported and trained by our existing LP to achieve national SSAT LP Qualification and NPQs.
We are also interested in hearing from existing Lead Practitioners looking to further enhance their careers and leadership.
You will join a friendly and supportive 100% specialist Engineering and D&T team consisting of; 14 teachers including a Director of Engineering, Assistant-CAL, Lead Practitioners, subject leads, subject teachers and 3 Support staff.
We deliver Year 9 Design, Digital Skills, GCSE Design and Technology, Level 2 Engineering, GCSE Art, A Level Product Design and A Level Art and Design, Level 3 BTEC Engineering. Given our significant sixth form size, teachers have extensive opportunities to deliver Post 16 learning.
As a specialist UTC we have incredible state of the art facilities for the department including dedicated design labs, mechanical workshops, electronic workshops, extensive IT environments and industry-standard machining. We are a world-leading centre for CAD with Autodesk
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 )
Trainee LP Scale 1-5 (£49,524 -£54,657) Qualified LP Scale 6-10 (£56,026-£61,881)
There couldn't be a more exciting time to join our team
We are seeking a professional who is:
- An enthusiastic and committed teacher /ECT2
- A teacher who has the highest expectations of student learning.
- An excellent classroom practitioner with a drive for self-improvement and development.
- 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 including National Qualifications in LP and NPQLT
- Opportunity for additional study at Aston University
- Opportunity to gain a commission in the RAF as part of our RAF CCF Programme
- Opportunity for international visits.
Visits are welcome to book your place or for any further details please email the Principal's PA Amanda Naan via principalpa@auea.co.uk
Closing date: 8th May 2025 12 Noon.Interviews: w/c 12th May 2025
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. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.
From April 2025, Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) will be part of the new Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust, which brings together our successful UTC (AUEA) and new Aston University Mathematics School. All new staff joining AUEA from April 2025 will join the new Multi Academy Trust.