Specialist Instructional Officer - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

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Salary:

- £26,350
  • Position attracts £3000 Recruitment & Retention Allowance (reviewed annually)
    Job grade:
  • Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • MOD
  • Air
  • Number 1 School of Technical Training (RAF Cosford) Defence College of Technical Training
    Type of role:
  • Education and Training
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • RAF Cosford, WolverhamptonAbout the job

Job summary:

Have you ever considered teaching in an exciting inclusive aircraft engineering training environment? Are you a qualified Aircraft Mechanical Engineer or an experienced engineer who can transfer your skills delivering Aeronautical Engineering training to the next future generations of RAF engineers? Do you have the desire and ability to learn new trade knowledge within the aircraft mechanical discipline?

The No 1 School of Technical Training, Mechanical Training Squadron (MTS) trainers are a 'whole-force' mix of Armed Services and Civil Service Instructors, who deliver world-class technical training to a broad audience of students across a varied mechanical curriculum.

Specialist Instructional Officers (SIO's) develop and deliver mechanical technical training to Phase 2 (Initial Technical) and Phase 3 (pre-employment/career) students who are either beginning their service careers or undertaking training for specific roles they are due to be assigned into.

SIO roles are incredibly interesting and rewarding opportunities for dedicated and focussed civil servants to shape and nurture the next generation of Service Mechanical Specialists and enhance the skill sets of personnel returning to MTS for additional training.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.


Job description:


  • A very exciting opportunity has arisen to join No 1 School of Technical Training, MTS. This recruitment campaign has 1 SIO position for individuals who have the desire to be a training specialist, with an ability to compliment the very high delivery competencies within the MTS. You will be involved in developing RAF Aircraft Mechanical Apprentices by conducting training programs that will boost employee's workplace performance and confidence, in alliance with Service core values. You will be responsible for performing training needs assessments, creating and delivering a theoretical and practical curriculum in an exciting and well supported training environment.
  • The working environment is a mixture of Classroom and Practical based training delivery, which takes place within the delivery areas premises and using modern learning methods. The practical training is carried out using Ground training aids such as the Jaguar and Tornado aircraft and aircraft system simulators.
    Person specification:Will be expected to teach in other delivery areas as required, giving the school enhanced capability and resilience.
Delivering Training objectives that will prepare students for the next step of their career path.

Build course specific training program and prepare teaching plans, identify training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses.

Develop or oversee the production of classroom hand-outs, instructional materials, aids and manuals.

Direct structured learning experiences and monitor their quality results.


Qualifications:


  • Essential: Level 3 General Engineering. (with skills transferrable to AE mechanical).
  • Desirable: Level 3 Aeronautical Engineering (AE) Mechanical.
  • Desirable: CertEd (or higher) teaching /training qualification
    Behaviours:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Developing Self and Others
  • Leadership
  • Working Together

Benefits:


  • 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 average employer contribution of 27%
  • 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service.
In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

  • Easily accessible road/rail links.
  • Free onsite car parking.
  • Onsite shop/café facilities.
  • Professional and Personal development of skills.
The post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

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 post does not offer relocation expenses. The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer)

Please note:
Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be re
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