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Aerospace Trainer/Assessor
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Full-Time | Permanent | 37 hours per week
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
38 Days Annual Leave | CPD Opportunities | Flexible Working

Are you an experienced Aerospace professional with a passion for developing future talent? We are looking for a dedicatedAerospace Trainer/Assessorto join our dynamic Engineering team at a leading Birmingham-based college.

About the Role

As an Aerospace Trainer/Assessor, you'll play a vital role in supporting apprentices throughout their learning journey. You'll work closely with both learners and employers, conducting workplace visits, monitoring progress, and delivering high-quality assessments and reviews.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to share their industry expertise while enjoying flexibility in their working hours and the option to work from home when not onsite.

Key Responsibilities

  • Visit apprentices in the workplace across the region
  • Deliver high-quality assessments and progress reviews
  • Track learner achievements and maintain accurate records
  • Support apprentices in developing the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the Aerospace sector
  • Build strong relationships with employers and support their involvement in the learning process

Essential Criteria

  • Level 3 qualification in Engineering (or higher)
  • Assessor's Award (e.g., TAQA, A1)
  • Teaching qualifications (Ideal but not essential)
  • Previous experience assessing apprentices in a workplace setting
  • Hands-on experience in the Aerospace sector
  • Full UK driving license and access to own transport

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary up to £40,000
  • 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Continuous professional development
  • Flexible hours and hybrid working options
  • Make a real difference to the next generation of Aerospace engineers

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector - including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn't the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

Dovetail and Slate Limited (Company No. 11351060) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, candidates, and partner organisations to share this commitment.

Roles may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults. Where applicable, offers of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting, which may include enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barred list checks, references, right to work checks, and where relevant, PVG Scheme registration (Scotland) or Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (Wales). All checks will be carried out in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, such asKeeping Children Safe in Education (England).

Dovetail and Slate Limited acts as an Employment Agency (for permanent recruitment) and an Employment Business (for temporary and contract staff) under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Dovetail and Slate is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities, and we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes.

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