EIAT Leader for Adult Aspirations

Education Impact Academy Trust

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

Title: EIAT Leader for Adult Aspirations
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: L10 – L15 (£64,691 - £73,105)
Start Date: September 2026
Closing date: Tuesday 17 March 2026
Interviews: Monday 23 March 2026
Address: Education Impact Academy Trust Head Office, Wood End Road, Birmingham, B24 8BL

This is a really exciting opportunity for someone to make a huge contribution to the lives of our students and the provision available in Birmingham and beyond. We are committed to transforming lives and ensuring that our students and families have sustainable opportunities to help them during school, college and beyond. We are looking for a talented, resilient, compassionate and determined leader with a will to change the world for our students.

The job will involve working with lots of different people and teams in various locations. A high level of emotional intelligence and team working skills are required.

The Leader for Adult Aspirations will spend one day per week in each establishment on a rolling basis and there is an expectation to spend some time working in the Central Office. As the role is on the leadership scale there is an expectation of working beyond the standard 32.5 hour week.

Visits are strongly encouraged. To arrange one, and for an informal conversation, please contact Claire Walker via

• Leading the work of the Careers Advisors, and associated staff, and providing direct line management.
• Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing practice in this area and helping to promote improvement strategies across EIAT.
• Working alongside school leaders and curriculum teams to embed Preparation for Adulthood outcomes within the curriculum.
• Ensuring that EIAT is compliant in terms of Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Working collaboratively with all stakeholders to include developing and delivering meaningful parent engagement opportunities, and playing an active role in relevant network groups.

The successful candidate will undertake the Level 7 Careers Lead qualification if not already held and undertake the role of a DSL.

• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Ten staff training days per year
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free totally confidential support
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
• Access to a generous pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

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This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

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