Aerospace Tutor and Skills Coach
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Newport, PO30 5TA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we are looking for............
You will have recent aerospace industry experience be passionate about developing others.
You may already be working in training and education, or you may be an experienced aerospace engineer, fitter, technician or manufacturing specialist looking to take the next step in your career.
Most importantly, you'll be able to bring aerospace engineering to life, explain complex concepts clearly, and inspire learners to achieve their full potential.
You will be supported to attain the necessary teaching qualification relevant for your role.
What the college offers its staff
Why Join the Isle of Wight College?
The Isle of Wight College is the Island's leading provider of further education, technical training and apprenticeships, supporting learners of all ages to develop the skills they need for successful futures.
Our staff are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll become part of a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team that is passionate about transforming lives through education.
We offer:
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners and employers.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to influence the future workforce of a vital UK industry.
• A rewarding career where your industry expertise has real impact every day.
• 40 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and given days a Christmas/New Year
• Excellent Teachers or Local Government pension schemes
• Bluelight Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Starbucks and Restaurant on site
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments in College saloons
• Discounted Ferry Travel - Wightlink, Red Funnel and Hovertravel
• Free on site gym
• Free parking at all sites
• Wellbeing benefits, including EAP, Occupational Health, Counselling, Eye Care Scheme, Enhanced sickness, maternity and adoption benefits
Further details about the role
Aerospace Tutor and Skills Coach Help Shape the Next Generation of Aerospace Engineers
At the Isle of Wight College, we are looking for an exceptional Aerospace Tutor and Skills Coach to support apprentices as they develop the technical skills, knowledge and professional behaviours required for successful careers in the aerospace industry.
Are you an experienced aerospace professional who wants to inspire the next generation?
Do you want to pass on your skills, knowledge and industry expertise while making a lasting difference to young people and apprentices? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Why This Role Matters The aerospace sector depends on highly skilled engineers, technicians and manufacturing specialists to drive innovation, quality and safety. As an Aerospace Tutor and Skills Coach, you will play a pivotal role in developing the future workforce, helping apprentices turn their potential into professional competence.
You will be teaching, coaching and assessing learners both in the classroom and the workplace, supporting them to develop expertise in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, fitting, quality processes and safe working practices. Your guidance will help apprentices gain the confidence, technical ability and industry behaviours needed to succeed in a demanding and exciting sector.
Every lesson you deliver, every workplace review you conduct and every apprentice you support will contribute directly to the future success of the aerospace industry.
What You'll Be Doing
Working closely with apprentices and employers, you will:
• Deliver engaging and inspiring aerospace training.
• Coach and mentor apprentices throughout their learning journey.
• Conduct workplace assessments and progress reviews.
• Help learners develop technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours.
• Prepare apprentices for successful completion of their programme and End Point Assessment.
• Build strong relationships with employers to ensure training reflects real industry needs and expectations
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment The Isle of Wight College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers, governors and trustees are expected to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. Any offer of employment will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references, right to work, medical clearance, online screening, and other role-specific safeguarding checks. Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings that are not protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.