Specialist Instructor Officer (Communication Principles)

RNAESS, HMS Sultan, Gosport, Hants.

Job Summary

Instructional position delivering instruction as part of the Foundation Degree level course, (BTEC Higher national equivalent) to military air engineering students in Communication Principles.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week; however, the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work life balance for employees. Alternative Working Patterns, in accordance with policy, can be considered where it can be accommodated by the business, but there may be occasions when a presence on site during standard working hours may be required. All working patterns and flexibilities are subject to the agreement with the Line Manager.

Job Description

Are you experienced in avionics and in particular Communication principles and systems? Could you use your extensive knowledge and skills to deliver training to the next generation of the Royal Navy’s Aircraft Engineering Technicians and Officers, whilst encouraging them to be their very best? The Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival School (RNAESS) are looking for a Specialist Instructor Officer to deliver Avionic principles and systems to include Communication Principles and Fault Finding.

Your primary role will be teaching adult learners who are studying for their next promotion and as part of the current avionics systems phase of career courses achieving either a Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education or a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, delivered by the MOD, and accredited by the University of Portsmouth. These trainees will progress to be engineering supervisors on Royal Navy Air Squadrons, deployed around the globe.

Teaching experience is preferred; however, a professional Defence Trainer Course will be provided for a successful candidate if required, and further opportunities for formal civilian teaching qualifications are also available. Teaching will be conducted within the normal working week, which is 0800 – 1630 Monday - Thursday, 0800-1430 Friday. Training is programmed for 45 weeks of the year. You will be working in an encouraging supportive environment with a line manager mentor, as well as numerous other experienced trainers and training managers. The school offers an extensive support network for all trainees which provides all pastoral care.

Person specification

A successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of training in the required subjects to classes of up to 10 students per class. Instructional loading will absorb approximately 60% of your time. When not instructing, the post holder will be required to maintain currency in subject matter, prepare teaching material, upkeep designated subject course documentation, invigilate & mark examinations and assessments, propose change requirements and set new examination questions as appropriate. Once experienced, mentor and develop new team members.

Qualifications

Candidates must have served a recognised aeronautical engineering apprenticeship or a relevant recognised alternative period of training and possess an appropriate National Qualification (L4 ONC/OND) AND have at least 5 years recent experience in that trade specialisation.

OR;

Candidates who have completed a UK Armed Forces Aircraft Engineering training and have attained Senior Non-Commissioned Officer level and have a proven track record of aircraft technical experience will be deemed as meeting the necessary requirements.

Behaviours

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

• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others
• Communicating and Influencing

Salary and Benefits

Alongside your salary of £29,580, the Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service in addition to public holidays.
• Limited special paid leave for approved voluntary opportunities (Conditions apply).
• Training and personal development.
• Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave.
• Free Parking.
• Use of a gym and swimming pool at competitive rates.
• Onsite nursery facilities.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Working Arrangements

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder.

Application Process

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. This application will require a CV. Please use this to provide examples of previous experiences that may be relevant.

Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 500 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.

Selection Process Details

Applicants that are selected for interview will be assessed for their suitability as a Civil Servant using behaviour success profiles. They will also be required to undertake a short trade/employment test and to deliver a 10–15-minute presentation at the interview stage. Selected candidates will be provided a list of suitable subjects for their presentation. Successful candidates new to the Civil Service are subject to a 6-month probation period on starting.

Contact Point for Applicants

• Name : Mr Karl Greer AVSM
• Email : karl.greer102@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 02392542764

Recruitment Team

• Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk