Principal at Aston University Engineering Academy
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- Job Reference #: EDV/2026/AUEA/05806
- Location: 1 Lister Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AG
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Term: Full-Time
- Salary: £91,156.00 - £108,201.00 Annually (Actual)
- Closing Date: Midday, Mon 23rd Nov, 2026
- Start Date: Easter 2026
- Positions Available: 1
- Interview Date(s): W/C 30th November
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About this Role
Principal - Aston University Engineering Academy
Birmingham | Full-time | Leadership Scale SL19-SL26 (£91,156-£108,201)
Closing date: Monday 23 November 2026
Knowledge for Life | Skills for the Future
Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) is looking for an exceptional Principal to lead the Academy into its next chapter.
Based in the heart of Birmingham alongside Aston University, AUEA is a distinctive University Technical College providing specialist education for young people with ambitions in engineering, digital technology, healthcare, business and the industries of the future.
Since opening in 2012, AUEA has established a powerful model combining high-quality academic and technical education with exceptional employer engagement and a deep partnership with Aston University. Demand for places is strong, outcomes continue to improve, and our students progress to leading universities, degree apprenticeships and employment with major organisations.
Now we are looking for a leader with the ambition, energy and imagination to build on those foundations.
The opportunity
As Principal, you will provide the day-to-day leadership and management of AUEA, working closely with the Executive Principal and the wider Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust.
You will lead a talented team, champion excellent teaching and learning, maintain high expectations for behaviour and culture, and ensure every young person is supported to achieve and progress. You will also strengthen the partnerships with Aston University, STEM employers and industry that make the Academy's educational offer so distinctive.
We are looking for someone who combines high expectations with humanity: a visible and inspiring leader who can connect just as effectively with students and staff as with governors, university colleagues and industry leaders.
You will join AUEA at an exciting point in its development. The creation of Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust brings together AUEA, Aston University Sixth Form, Aston University Mathematics School and Aston University Goldsmiths' Institute, creating a connected educational community spanning specialist secondary, sixth-form, mathematics, higher education and technical STEM pathways.
Our mission is simple and ambitious: Knowledge for Life | Skills for the Future. We want our learners to leave us knowledgeable, skilled and confident, ready to thrive at university, through apprenticeships, in employment and in the wider world.
If you believe deeply in the potential of young people, understand the transformative power of outstanding STEM education, and have the leadership credentials to take an ambitious and distinctive Academy forward, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Salary:
AUEA Leadership Scale SL19-SL26, £91,156-£108,201
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Principal in Birmingham employer: Aston University
Aston University is an exceptional employer, renowned for its vibrant and inclusive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Located in the heart of Birmingham, employees benefit from excellent transport links, generous annual leave, and a commitment to professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in academia. With a strong focus on equality and diversity, Aston University encourages all staff to express their unique perspectives while contributing to impactful research and teaching in a supportive environment.
