Aerospace Tutor and Skills Coach

Job Posted: 25 June 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Salary up to £35,619 per annum based on experience and qualifications
• Industries: Aviation Education Engineering

Aerospace Tutor and Skills Coach

Salary up to £35,619 per annum based on experience and qualifications

Additional market supplement may be considered for this role depending upon experience and qualifications up to £5000

39 hours per week (reduce to 37 hours per week from 1st August 2026 with no change in salary)

Lead, Teach, and Inspire: Join Us in Developing Tomorrow’s Aerospace Talent

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of aerospace engineers?

Do you want a role where your expertise shapes real futures, your ideas are valued, and no two days are the same?

At The Isle of Wight College, we are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Aerospace Tutor and Skills Coach to join our forward thinking team. This is a unique opportunity to influence and develop tomorrow’s engineers within a department that celebrates innovation, practical learning, and real-world skills.

Whether you're an experienced aerospace professional looking to move into teaching or already delivering vocational training and ready for your next challenge — we want to hear from you.

As an Aerospace Tutor and Skills Coach, you will:

• Deliver engaging classroom and workshop-based teaching that develops apprentices’ technical knowledge and practical aerospace engineering skills.

• Assess and evaluate learner competence through observations, practical skills assessments, and review of portfolio evidence to ensure progress against apprenticeship standards.

• Plan, deliver, and adapt high-quality learning and assessment activities aligned to industry standards and curriculum requirements

• Provide tailored coaching and guidance to support learners throughout their apprenticeship journey.

• Assess learner competence through observations, skills assessments, and portfolio evidence.

• Create high quality learning materials and practical tasks aligned to industry standards and curriculum requirements.

• Track, record, and report on learner progress, ensuring timely completion and achievement of milestones.

• Work collaboratively with employers to ensure learners gain meaningful workplace experience aligned to programme objectives.

• Support learners to develop essential skills in English, maths, health & safety, technical understanding, and professional behaviours.

• Maintain high standards of quality assurance through active participation in standardisation, moderation, and team meetings.

• Promote a positive learning environment that reflects real world aerospace processes, tooling, and safe systems of work.

• Contribute to continuous improvement within the department through CPD, innovation, and reflective practice.

What You Will Need

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths

• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline related subject (or equivalent)

• A teaching qualification or willingness to achieve one 

• Ability to manage workload and stay organised in a busy, dynamic environment

•  Ability to effectively plan, deliver, and assess learning, managing workload and maintaining organisation in a busy, dynamic environment

Why Work With Us? – Your Benefits Package

Our staff enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support wellbeing, work life balance, and long term stability:

• 40 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Christmas shutdown

• Excellent Local Government pension scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Wightlink travel discounts

• Discounted Hair & Beauty treatments

• Free on site gym access

• Free parking

• On site Starbucks & restaurant

• Eye Care Scheme, Kaarp Benefits, and enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Sickness Schemes

• Free counselling and wellbeing support

• Regular CPD days, coaching, and staff development opportunities

• Wellbeing events and activities

How to apply:

To join us here at The Isle of Wight College hit ‘Apply’ now! You can also forward your CV to [email protected]    

The Isle of Wight College is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to provide high-quality education and fosters a culture of mutual respect and understanding. Join us in our mission to promote equality and inclusivity in education.

Please be aware that the Isle of Wight College may close the vacancy earlier than anticipated if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your CV promptly.

The Isle of Wight College is a Disability Confidential Employer.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. The Isle of Wight College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.