Military Training Instructor

**Introduction**:
Learning Curve Group are a growing company which is proven through our recent acquisition of MPCT bringing military academies to a total of 34 across England and Wales. This allows us to offer unique training in both vocational qualifications, employability skills, and most importantly helping learners prepare for employment with includes rewarding careers in the British Armed Forces.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Transforming lives is what we do best, and there is no better example of this than in our Academies. As a military Training Instructor at LCG, you will be required to provide outstanding teaching and learning throughout the L2 qualification for our learners within centre. Your lessons will be detailed, well planned and engaging for learners, and the learners under your leadership will be well motivated.

**You will need these important qualities**:

- A genuine desire to transform lives through learning.
- The ability to aspire and mentor both young people and adults to achieve.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good administration and paperwork skills.
- Appropriate classroom management skills.

**DUTIES**
- To ensure your Industrial knowledge is kept up to date by attending a number of the following, annually: Reserve Training Camps/Events, Look at Life, Familiarisation and Acquaint Days, Assessment Centres
- To ensure assessment is used to inform learners on how to improve their knowledge.
- To ensure learning is systematically checked for effective learning during lessons and to offer clear directed and timely support that provides notable improvement with learning.
- To prepare demanding lessons to ensure learners realise their potential.
- To ensure the curriculum delivers lessons on both physical and emotional well-being.
- To ensure resources reflect and value the diversity of Learners’ experience and provide a comprehensive understanding of people and communities beyond their immediate experience.
- To identify learners who are falling behind, support and enable all to catch up.
- To set challenging individual targets for all Learners.
- To support the development of Maths/English with all Learners.
- To ensure all work experience is tracked via the FCA in England to ensure Learners are embracing the opportunities the programme provides with MPCT partner employers.
- To support the delivery of Learner induction with the Centre Manager.
- To keep the MIS up to date with all Learners details and tracking of performance of qualifications, attendance & progressions.
- To carry out progress reviews to support Learners’ educational development.
- To deliver physical training using the bib system during all sessions, to extend and challenge Learners at the appropriate intensity.
- To deliver Military Training Days that follow the military skills portfolios scheme of work in a cyclical manner.
- To listen to the views of Learners and parents to improve teaching and learning.
- To attend regular training on teaching and learning provided.
- Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice guidance as part of your everyday role
- Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours
- Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company
- Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times
- Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**
We love to develop our people so even if you don't meet 100% of the essential criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply.
- A minimum of 5 years military career
- Military or civilian Physical Training qualification
- GCSEs Maths & English or equivalent as a minimum

Desirable
- Knowledge of vocational qualifications or the education sector
- Teaching qualification or the experience of teaching or instructing.
- Experience of working young people

**EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES**

Don’t just take our word for it though Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all:

- Disability Confident Employer
- Armed Forces Covenant Silver
- Domestic Abuse Covenant
- Durham Enable
- Care Leaver Covenant

**PURPLE PERKS**

**26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays**
We understand the gift of time, whether it’s to see your loved ones or just spending time doing the things you love. That’s why in addition to your basic allowance of 26 days your annual leave allowance can rise to as much as 44 days per annum (inclusive of BH) because of these amazing extra leave perks:
**Buy & Sell | **You can buy sell up to an extra 5 days annual leave each year
**2YRS Service | **Staff who have 2YRS service received an extra 2 days annual leave
**5YRS Service | **Staff who have 5YRS service receive a further 2 days annual leave
**10YRS Service | **Staff who have 10YRS service receive a further 1 days annual leave