Specialist Instructional Officer (SIO) Mechanical
Ministry of Defence
Salary - £28,300
Position attracts an additional £6000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance (reviewed annually), and Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade - Executive Officer D
Contract type - Permanent
Working pattern - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed hours
Number of jobs available - 4
Location - Lyneham, South West England, SN15 4XX
About the job
Do you have a Level 3, or equivalent, engineering qualification? Join us and inspire the next generation of military mechanical engineers in a role that is as rewarding as it is exciting!
Job summary
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. A webinar will be scheduled towards the beginning of Sep to further explain the role and to answer any questions you might have. If you are interested in attending this, please get in touch with Sqn Ldr Neil Lewis, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
Job description
You will join the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT) and will play a vital role in developing training programs designed to transform RAF personnel into competent and inspired mechanical technicians.
The successful candidates will be responsible for the theoretical and practical instruction of Military students within the fields of Ground Support Equipment and Military Transport. However, plant or vehicle experience is also relevant.
As an SIO, you will be specifically responsible for:
1. Delivering training and lessons.
2. Producing lesson plans and supporting course materials to support student centric learning in accordance with JSP 822.
3. Participating in internal and external evaluation audits as required in accordance with the School s Training Procedures Manual.
4. Ensuring that the conduct, punctuality, discipline and dress standards of all students meet the required standards.
5. Integrating Literacy and Numeracy into lessons.
6. Ensuring all students are given a safety brief on their training environment and they observe relevant fire, health and safety precautions and evacuation procedures.
7. Making an active contribution to the Continuous Improvement of the School and its outputs.
8. Making ample preparations before starting an instructional period to ensuring that training areas and resources are in an acceptable and safe condition.
9. Ensuring that any mandatory course documentation is completed within 5 working days of completing the phase in accordance with training quality manual (TQM).
10. Undertake a minimum of 5 hours Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per annum to address developmental goals.
11. Ensuring compliance with personal responsibilities to students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD).
12. Undertaking additional lessons for the trainees.
13. Acting as a Role Model ensuring that the highest standards of behaviour are maintained.
14. Ensuring that supervision ratios of staff to students conform to the requirements.
15. Monitoring student welfare and managing any concerns through the chain of command.
16. Remaining current in Instructional Techniques (IT).
17. Ensuring that any concessions or specialist requirements are carried out when acting as an examination invigilator.
18. Assisting the Examinations Manager to review any examination questions that are not valid.
19. Ensuring conformity to authorised specifications.
Person specification
The ideal candidate should be a great communicator with the ability to effectively describe complicated ideas to different audiences. You must be well organised, proficient in time management, and have good public speaking skills.
Specific criteria for instructional personnel includes:
1. Essential: Recognised experience and background mechanical engineering.
2. Desirable: Experience in a military engineering environment.
3. Desirable: Familiar with mechanical engineering management practices and trade policy.
4. Desirable: Experience in delivery of training.
Qualifications
Candidates should have served an apprenticeship or a relevant period of training and have obtained a Level 3, or equivalent, engineering qualification, with practical experience in a related field.
Instructional experience is desirable; however, the successful candidates must be prepared to complete the relevant training on appointment.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
1. Leadership
2. Developing Self and Others
3. Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
1. Sit a mechanical engineering trade multiple-choice examination paper from the appropriate TG5 mechanical engineering syllabus.
2. Deliver a presentation as a lesson on a TG5 mechanical engineering subject which will be stipulated if invited for interview.
About DCTT
At the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT), we train and educate highly skilled technicians and engineers to meet the operational demands of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force. Our programs are designed to prepare our trainees to excel in today s and tomorrow s combat environments.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £28,300, an additional £6,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) will also be paid, therefore the total remuneration is £34,300. The RRA is subject to an annual review. MOD contributes £7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• A Flexi-time scheme (on successful completion of probationary period that supports a better work-life balance).
• 25 days paid annual leave rising by 1 day per completed year of service to a maximum 30 days.
• Eight public holidays per year, plus leave for HM The King's birthday. #J-18808-Ljbffr