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