Nautical Instructor
Job Description
Scottish Maritime Academy Campus Advert Template
Job Title: Nautical Instructor
Location: Scottish Maritime Academy
Salary: £22.26 per hour + Statutory Hol Pay
The Protocol Group is delighted to partner with North East Scotland College (NESCOL) to recruit a Nautical Instructor for the Scottish Maritime Academy, Peterhead.
NESCOL is the leading provider of vocational education in the North East of Scotland, offering modern facilities and a commitment to excellence. We deliver flexible, accessible courses designed to inspire and equip students for success.
The Scottish Maritime Academy provides training for the Merchant Navy and Fishing sectors, supporting both new entrants and experienced seafarers seeking progression or refresher courses. We are an approved provider for the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Merchant Navy Training Board, Association of Marine Electronic and Radio Colleges, Royal Yacht Association, and Seafish.
About The Protocol Group
We specialise in education recruitment, offering expert guidance, ongoing support, and free CPD resources. From lecturing to assessment roles, we provide competitive pay and benefits.
Here is what you can expect:
Role responsibilities
- Teaching practical seamanship skills
- Demonstrates the ability to work successfully with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs.
- Good IT skills are an advantage
- Ability to prepare teaching materials, and deliver practical & theory based nautical classes
- Maintain accurate attendance and results register online
- Seamanship theory
- Rope work
- Net mending
Qualifications required (minimum level)
- Class 1 Deck Officer Fishing
Or
- Officer if the Watch Unlimited
Benefits include:
- Free sports facilities at Aberdeen and Fraserburgh campuses
- Inclusive staff networks and wellbeing initiatives
As a Disability Confident business, we warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
The Legal Bit
If you are successful, Protocol is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for PVG Scheme Registration, or an update to an existing membership, should you not already hold a suitable certificate.
