Specialist Instructional Officer (SIO) Workshops

Specialist Instructional Officer (SIO) Workshops

Ministry of Defence

Salary - £28,300, Position attracts an additional £6000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance (reviewed annually); A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Location - Lyneham, South West England, SN15 4XX

Contract type - Permanent

Business area - MOD - Air - Defence College of Technical Training

Type of role - Education and Training, Engineering - Workshops

Working pattern - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed hours

Number of jobs available - 2

About the job

Do you have a Level 3, or equivalent, engineering qualification? Join us and inspire the next generation of military ground engineers in a role that is as rewarding as it is exciting!

Job summary

Have you considered teaching in a dynamic, inclusive engineering training environment? Do you have the expertise to deliver the foundation principles of materials and advanced manufacturing engineering within the thrilling context of the Royal Air Force's ground engineering profession? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join a modern teaching organisation dedicated to shaping the future of Defence engineering.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

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 workshop technicians.

The successful candidates will be responsible for the theoretical and practical instruction of Military students within the fields of advanced materials manufacturing and metalwork techniques in the aviation and airfield support equipment environment. However, general sheet metalwork, welding, milling, turning and CNC 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, by proactively highlighting potential improvements through the Training Squadron line management chain.
8. Making ample preparations before starting an instructional period to ensuring 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.
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, either as Additional Trade Training (ATT) or Extra Trade Training (ETT).
13. Acting 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.
14. Ensuring 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.
15. Monitoring student welfare and managing any concerns through the chain of command in accordance with 4SofTT Supervisory Care Directive.
16. Remaining current in Instructional Techniques (IT), and personally arranging for IT and lesson Content Monitoring (CM) observations to be undertaken by Learning Support staff within the school.
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 and highlighting any discrepancies where evident.
19. Ensuring conformity to authorised specifications, with any discrepancies highlighted via line management in accordance with Joint Services Publication (JSP) 822 - Defence Policy document.

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. You 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.

Specific criteria for instructional personnel includes:

• Essential: Recognised experience and background in a Workshops engineering environment (for example, metalwork, welding, fabrication, manufacturing, milling, turning or CNC machining). Recently qualified individuals who may not have experience are encouraged to apply.
• Desirable: Experience in a military engineering environment is desirable.
• Desirable: Familiar with workshops engineering management practices and trade policy.
• 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:

• Leadership
• Developing Self and Others
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• 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.

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. We are at the forefront of specialised training in aeronautical engineering, electronic and mechanical engineering, nuclear and marine engineering, and communications and information systems. Our programs are designed to prepare our trainees to excel in today's and tomorrow's combat environments.

With four schools and 11 sub-schools spread across five locations, our dedicated team of nearly 2,500 military, civil service, and contractor staff pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. At DCTT, we value mutual respect, actively promote kindness and fairness, and are committed to ensuring a healthy work-life balance for all our team members.

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.
• 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 - such as Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office to name a few.
• 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.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.