Programme Manager in Aeronautical Engineering

Dovetail & Slate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)

37 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Onsite gym

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a forward-thinking Programme Manager in Aeronautical Engineering to lead, manage, and teach across its flagship Aeronautical Engineering curriculum. This role suits an experienced Senior Lecturer or Course Leader stepping into management, balancing operational leadership with a 50% teaching timetable.

You will line-manage teaching staff, drive curriculum development, and ensure quality through SAR/QIP processes, with oversight of IV, assessment standards,

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Aeronautical / Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering.
• Teacher training qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET, or equivalent).
• Internal Verifier (IV) and Assessor qualification.
• Proven track record of teaching Aeronautical/Engineering programmes.
• Experience leading academic teams or readiness to step up into staff management.

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 SAR and QIP.
• Oversee IV, assessment standards, student enrolment, and MIS funding compliance.
• Drive curriculum development and liaise with awarding bodies and aerospace employers.

Skills

Teaching Aeronautical/Engineering

Staff management

Curriculum development

Quality improvement planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical / Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering

Teacher training qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET, or equivalent)

Internal Verifier (IV) and Assessor qualification

Tools

MIS

Job description

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