Specialist Instructional Officer

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Specialist Instructional Officer to join our team at the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT). As a key member of our instructional team, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering training programs designed to transform RAF personnel into competent and inspired workshop technicians.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver training and lessons to Military students within the fields of advanced materials manufacturing and metalwork techniques.
  • Produce lesson plans and supporting course materials to support student-centric learning in accordance with JSP 822.
  • Participate in internal and external evaluation audits as required in accordance with the School's Training Procedures Manual.
  • Ensure that the conduct, punctuality, discipline, and dress standards of all students meet the required standards.
  • Integrate Literacy and Numeracy into lessons.
  • Ensure all students are given a safety brief on their training environment and they observe relevant fire, health, and safety precautions and evacuation procedures.
  • Make an active contribution to the Continuous Improvement of the School and its outputs, by proactively highlighting potential improvements through the Training Squadron line management chain.
  • Make ample preparations before starting an instructional period to ensure that training areas and resources (tools, hand-outs, training aids, etc.) are in an acceptable and safe condition, with any deficiencies reported through the chain of command.
  • Ensure that any mandatory course documentation is completed within 5 working days of completing the phase in accordance with the Training Quality Manual (TQM).
  • Undertake a minimum of 5 hours Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per annum to address developmental goals.
  • Ensure compliance with personal responsibilities to students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD).
  • Undertake additional lessons for the trainees, either as Additional Trade Training (ATT) or Extra Trade Training (ETT).
  • Act as a Role Model, ensuring that the highest standards of behaviour are maintained in accordance with the Defence Trainer Code of Conduct & Civil Service Code of Conduct.
  • Ensure that supervision ratios of staff to students conform to the requirements and any concerns regarding safety of students are highlighted through their chain of command.
  • Monitor student welfare and manage any concerns through the chain of command in accordance with the 4SofTT Supervisory Care Directive.
  • Remain current in Instructional Techniques (IT) and personally arrange for IT and Lesson Content Monitoring (CM) observations to be undertaken by Learning Support staff within the school.
  • Ensure that any concessions or specialist requirements are carried out when acting as an examination invigilator.
  • Assist the Examinations Manager to review any examination questions that are not valid and highlight any discrepancies where evident.
  • Ensure conformity to authorised specifications, with any discrepancies highlighted via line management in accordance with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) policy.

Person Specification

  • The ideal candidate should be a great communicator with the ability to effectively describe complicated ideas to different audiences.
  • They must be well-organised, proficient in time management, and have good public speaking skills.
  • They will be required to be both proactive and reactive, assessing the skills and knowledge within the group and determining what training is needed to grow and nurture these individuals.

Role-Specific Training

  • Defence Trainer course (DTc) as applicable.
  • Successfully shadow TG5 General Technician Workshops (GTW) Training modules.
  • Compliance with SIO Competency framework which can be provided to successful applicants on request.

Behaviours

  • Leadership
  • Developing Self and Others
  • Communicating and Influencing

Technical Skills

  • Sit a workshops engineering trade multiple-choice examination paper from the appropriate TG5 workshops engineering syllabus.
  • Deliver a 15-20 minute presentation as a lesson on a TG5 workshops engineering subject which will be stipulated if invited for interview.

Benefits

  • Salary of £28,300.
  • Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) of £6,000.
  • Flexi-time scheme to support a better work-life balance.
  • 25 days paid annual leave rising by 1 day per completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days.
  • Eight public holidays per year, plus leave for HM The King's birthday.
  • Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year.
  • Special Paid Leave for other volunteer duties.
  • A wide range of Defence Discounts.
  • Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or 'cycle to work' scheme (upon completion of 6 months service).
  • In-year rewards and 'thank you' schemes.
  • Over 60 growing staff Networks to join.
  • Enhanced parental and adoption leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
  • Access to learning and development tailored to your role and career aspirations.
  • Free on-site gymnasium, Cardiovascular, Strength and conditioning outdoor sports facilities.
  • On-site shop/cafe facilities.
  • Free onsite parking.


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