Air + Defence College Coordinator

Salary

£14,863 - £18,764 per annum + £3000 MRA

Contractual hours

18.5

Region

East

Date posted

10/06/2026

Job reference

REQ000632

Salary - £14,863 - £18,764 per annum + £3000 MRA

Hours - 18.5 hours per week

Contract - Permanent

Location - Peterborough

Closing Date – 23rd June 2026

Former RAF or Armed Forces Instructor? Ready to inspire the next generation?

Peterborough College is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Air & Defence College Coordinator to join our specialist Air & Defence College.

This unique role would suit someone with Armed Forces experience who is passionate about developing young people and helping them prepare for careers within the RAF, Armed Forces, emergency services and wider public service sectors.

Whether you have experience as a Physical Training Instructor, Training Instructor, NCO, officer, adventurous training leader or military trainer, this is an opportunity to use your skills and experience to make a real difference.

About the Role

You'll play a key role in preparing students for future careers in the Armed Forces through a combination of teaching, coaching, mentoring and practical activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing students for RAF recruitment and selection processes
• Delivering practical and theoretical training relating to fitness, leadership and military preparation
• Coordinating student recruitment, enrolment and progression
• Organising enrichment activities, residential trips and expeditions
• Building relationships with military organisations, employers and external partners
• Monitoring student progress and supporting learners to achieve their goals
• Promoting the Air & Defence College within schools and the wider community

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have:

• RAF or wider Armed Forces experience
• Experience delivering physical training, adventurous training or military instruction
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience supporting young people to develop confidence, resilience and teamwork
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• A passion for helping learners achieve their ambitions

Teaching qualifications are welcomed, but we also recognise the wealth of training and instructional experience gained through military service.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.