Aston University Engineering Academy
1 Lister Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AG info@auea.co.uk http://www.auea.co.uk
Aston University Engineering Academy
About Aston University Engineering Academy
A future‑focused, STEM‑specialist
learning community in the heart of Birmingham.
Aston University
Engineering Academy (AUEA) is a University Technical College (UTC) sponsored by
Aston University, offering a unique and ambitious education for 13–19‑year‑olds across
the West Midlands. As part of the Aston University STEM Education Academy
Trust, AUEA provides a distinctive curriculum that blends academic excellence
with industry‑led technical learning, preparing young people for high‑value
careers in Engineering, Science/Health, Business, and wider STEM fields.
AUEA specialises in
delivering STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths, Medical pathways
aligned directly with Aston University, offering qualifications including
GCSEs, A Levels, BTECs and Technical Levels, all taught within a high‑tech
£16.2 million facility equipped with advanced workshops and laboratories
alongside our Sixth Form Centre of Excellence. The academy is nationally
recognised as a centre of excellence for science and engineering education,
providing students with a strong practical, technical, and academic foundation.
The academy’s ethos is
rooted in “Knowledge for Life & Skills for the Future,” supported
by a unique employer‑linked project curriculum that ensures every learner
develops both high‑level technical competence and broader life skills. Its
commitment to personal development has been highlighted by Ofsted 2022, with
inspectors noting that “Students in this school enjoy a strong practical,
technical and academic education.”
AUEA consistently
delivers excellent outcomes:
- 98% of
sixth form students progress to university, apprenticeships or employment,
significantly above national averages.
- 1/3 progress
directly to Aston University.
- 74% of
students go on to university, compared to 50% nationally.
Located beside Aston
University and major transport links, AUEA serves a diverse, motivated student
body in a vibrant, expanding learning environment. The academy employs subject‑expert
teachers and is committed to staff development, earning a TDT Silver
Mark for its culture of professional learning. Regular CPD, career‑progression
opportunities, and a collaborative ethos make AUEA an exciting place for
professionals looking to grow their careers in a forward‑thinking STEM setting
Current Vacancies
Inclusion Room Manager
Inclusion Room Manager
Aston University Engineering Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands
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Aston University Engineering Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands
We are looking for an Inclusion Room Manager to lead a calm, structured environment supporting students with behavioural, SEND, or additional needs. You will oversee learning, monitor progress, mainta...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £31,448.00 - £33,478.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual pro rata Salary Sc6 Pt28-32 £29,489 - £31,392 (39.5hrs per week, term time only)
Lead Practitioner - Computing & AI
Lead Practitioner - Computing & AI
Aston University Engineering Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands
-
Aston University Engineering Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands
Build the future of AI education. Not just teach it. At Aston University Engineering Academy, we are not looking for someone to deliver a curriculum. We are looking for someone to create one. The Oppo...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £51,505.00 - £64,357.00 Annually (FTE)
Trainee LP Scale (£51,505-£56,843) Qualified LP Scale (£58,267 - £64,357) Salaries based on 2025/26 and subject to any Cost of living rises for 2026/27
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
School Information
Current Vacancies
Inclusion Room Manager
Inclusion Room Manager
Aston University Engineering Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands
-
Aston University Engineering Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands
We are looking for an Inclusion Room Manager to lead a calm, structured environment supporting students with behavioural, SEND, or additional needs. You will oversee learning, monitor progress, mainta...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £31,448.00 - £33,478.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual pro rata Salary Sc6 Pt28-32 £29,489 - £31,392 (39.5hrs per week, term time only)
Lead Practitioner - Computing & AI
Lead Practitioner - Computing & AI
Aston University Engineering Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands
-
Aston University Engineering Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands
Build the future of AI education. Not just teach it. At Aston University Engineering Academy, we are not looking for someone to deliver a curriculum. We are looking for someone to create one. The Oppo...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £51,505.00 - £64,357.00 Annually (FTE)
Trainee LP Scale (£51,505-£56,843) Qualified LP Scale (£58,267 - £64,357) Salaries based on 2025/26 and subject to any Cost of living rises for 2026/27
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
Are you looking for a different role at Aston University Engineering Academy? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
