Aviation Tutor

Role:
Aviation Tutor x2

Location: Shuttleworth College – Old Warden

Salary / Benefits: Salary is between £29,870 and £39,696 per annum DOE and Qualifications plus a salary uplift of up to £10,000 for the right candidate , 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours / Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking two Aviation Tutors in Engineering to join our Aviation department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Training Coordinator, you play an important role in the success of our students through :

• Programme Delivery & Assessment – Designs and delivers engaging aviation apprenticeship content using diverse instructional techniques, assessing knowledge, skills, and behaviours to support learner success and EPA readiness.
• Workshop & Technical Training – Leads practical training in aerospace engineering disciplines including hand fitting, sheet metal work, and mechanical fasteners, while promoting health and safety and industry standards.
• Curriculum & Quality Assurance – Develops lesson plans and schemes of work, contributes to SAR and audits, and supports internal quality processes to maintain high programme standards.
• Learner Support & Engagement – Conducts progress reviews, supports induction and skills scans, and fosters learner participation through mentoring, RAG rating contributions, and involvement in team activities.
• Compliance & Professional Development – Upholds safeguarding, EDI, and health and safety policies, engages in CPD, and maintains industry knowledge to ensure relevant and professional delivery across all locations.

• Qualifications & Industry Experience – Holds assessor awards (D32 / 33, A1 / A2, TAQA, or Level 3 Award), completed a time-served aviation apprenticeship or equivalent, with relevant aerospace industry experience in MRO environments.
• Technical Expertise – Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance, structural competencies, and fundamental engineering skills including hand fitting, fasteners, and sheet metal work.
• Professional Skills – Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities, with capacity to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and produce accurate documentation and reports.
• Learner Support & Teamwork – Passionate about developing others, contributes to a supportive learning environment, and works collaboratively with staff and students while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Values & Compliance – Aligns with organisational values, promotes safeguarding and EDI, and maintains flexibility and commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held : TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values :

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that…