Job Title: Programme Manager – Aeronautical Engineering
Location: Hampshire/Surrey
Salary: Circa £46,000 – £50,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: Assistant Principal
Role Overview
An FE College is seeking a forward-thinking Programme Manager in Aeronautical Engineering to lead, manage, and teach across its flagship Aeronautical Engineering curriculum. Ideal for an established engineering curriculum manager or an experienced Senior Lecturer / Course Leader seeking a step up into management, this position balances operational leadership with a 50% teaching timetable.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Aeronautical Engineering programme area, line-managing teaching staff to ensure high-quality learner outcomes.
- Deliver a 50% teaching timetable across relevant FE and HE Aeronautical/Engineering programmes.
- Lead the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the Programme Area Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
- Oversee internal verification (IV), assessment standards, student enrolment, and MIS funding compliance.
- Drive curriculum development and liaise closely with awarding bodies and aerospace employers.
Requirements
- Essential: Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Aeronautical / Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering.
- Essential: Recognised Teacher Training Qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET, or equivalent).
- Essential: Internal Verifier (IV) and Assessor qualification.
- Essential: Proven track record of teaching Aeronautical/Engineering programmes and industry experience within the sector.
- Essential: Experience leading academic teams - or clear readiness to step up into staff management.
Package & Staff Benefits
- Salary c. £46,000 – £50,000 per annum
- Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
- 37 days annual leave
- Free on-site parking, onsite gym, refectory, and Employee Assistance Programme
Programme Manager in Aeronautical Engineering employer: Dovetail & Slate
Dovetail and Slate is an exceptional employer for those passionate about shaping the future of skilled trades. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer ongoing training, a supportive work culture, and generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and wellbeing initiatives. Join us in a collaborative environment where your expertise in Fabrication and Welding can truly make a difference in the lives of apprentices.
