Job Description

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Reference number

397099
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Salary

37,310
Salary is per annum for full time staff.
GBP
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Job grade

Other
Higher Executive Officer: Lecturer###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

MOD - Air###

Type of role

Education and Training###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Blandford Forum, Royal School Of Signals, DT11 8RH

About the job

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Job summary

Have you ever considered delivering cutting-edge technical training and education in the field of Communications and Information Technology?


Do you have the desire and ability to train and educate highly motivated Defence (Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force) future IT and CIS engineers and technicians?


If so, there is a brilliant opportunity for you to join a highly professional team in a modern, inclusive, and supportive training environment, where opportunities for developing your technical and teaching skills are encouraged and supported.

Defence School of Communications and Information Systems (DSCIS) Vision

We at 11th (Royal School of Signals) Signal Regiment (11th (RSS) SR), based at Blandford Forum in Dorset, deliver world class technical IT and CIS training to Sailors, Soldiers and Aviators across a variety of engineering disciplines. We specialise in training Information Technology (IT) and Communications Information Systems (CIS) to prepare Defence personnel for their current and future role of Defence IT and CIS engineers.


11th (Royal School of Signals) Signal Regiment (11th (RSS) SR) is part of the Defence School of Communications and Information Systems, which in turn is part of the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT) which is responsible for delivering all technical training across Defence to meet the operational demands of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.


DCTT has 2,500 military, civil service and contractor staff based across six locations and we value our diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage mutual respect, actively foster kindness and fairness, and promote a healthy work-life balance. We invest in our people; we offer career and personal development opportunities and recognise staff efforts and commitments.


This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

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Job description

11th (RSS) SR is actively seeking technical specialists, with an ability to contribute effectively within a high performing team. You will be involved in instructing Defence personnel by delivering technical training programmes that will develop them as engineers and technicians within the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Airforce.


The successful candidates will be expected to work within 11th (RSS) SR and will be responsible for the instruction of military students in a range of theoretical and practical disciplines focused within the fields of Information Technology and Communication Information Systems. We are particularly interested in candidates from an academic, engineering or technical background in Information Technology and Communications Information Systems who may wish to start a second career as a trainer/teacher. Full training to enable successful technicians and engineers to transition to a teaching environment is available.


We have job opportunities as Burnham Lecturers (BLs) available in the following subject areas:

Networking (CISCO). Operating Systems (Microsoft, Compo TIA). Engineering Principles and Practices.

As a BL, in accordance with JSP 822 and SIO MPD- Defence Policy documents (Attached below), you will be specifically responsible for:

Delivering technical training, ensuring conformity to authorised specifications. Providing an exciting, safe, and inclusive learning environment. Producing lesson plans and supporting course materials to support student centric learning, including integration of Literacy and Numeracy into lessons in accordance with Instructional Specification (I Spec) and Learning Specification (L Spec). Ensuring compliance with personal responsibilities to students with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD)/Specialist Educational Needs. 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. Monitoring student welfare and process any concerns through the chain of command in accordance with the Supervisory Care Directive. Undertaking the role of examination invigilator, ensuring any concessions or specialist requirements are carried out. Highlighting discrepancies and assist the Examinations Management team to review any examination questions that are not valid. Contributing to continuous improvement; maintaining own specialist subject matter expertise (knowledge and skills) and specialist subject content; undertaking a minimum of 5 hours Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per annum to address developmental goals. Contributing to own continuous improvement; personally arranging for Instructional Techniques/Teaching Practice and Lesson Content Monitoring observations to be undertaken. Participating in internal and external evaluation audits as required.

If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com.

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Person specification

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, innovative and capable of inspiring young service personnel from diverse backgrounds. They will be a good communicator able to explain complex information in a clear and easily understood way to different audiences.The candidate will be required to be both proactive and reactive, assessing the skills and knowledge of trainees within the classroom and determining what support is needed to grow and nurture these individuals.


You will be expected to have skills in one or more of the areas below:

Networking (CISCO

-CCNA, CCNP

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CISCO CCNA Introduction to Networks (ITN), Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (SWRE). CISCO Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation (ENSA)) CISCO Networking CCNP; (CISCO SD-Wan Solutions (ENSLD) and Designing CISCO Enterprise Networks (ENSLD).

Operating Systems

(Microsoft Server and Exchange)

The successful candidates will possess the skills and experience to teach Operating Systems; Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Server installation and configuration, fault diagnosis and maintenance of computer operating systems to the following standards MTA or Comp TIA A+.

Engineering Principles and Practices

The successful candidates will possess skills and experience in Engineering principles, Project Management, Information Management and Service Management. Data Communications. Radio and Satellite Communication principles. Antennas and Propagation. WAS, Wireless and Mobile Communications.

Software Engineering

The successful candidates will possess skills and experience in programming and software design. Office automation and scripting, in particular Power BI / Automate. Database design, administration and implementation.

Candidates should have a minimum of a degree in a relevant STEM subject and a level 5 Certificate in Education qualification. However under exceptional circumstances where one of these are not held. A candidate may be accepted if they hold a minimum of a Level 4 Qualification (HNC/HND/FdSc) in a relevant subject, plus hold evidence of significant experience of working within the sector. Additionally where a Certificate of Education is not held the candidate will be supported to obtain one within two full standard academic years in order to retain their employment.

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Qualifications

Candidates should have a minimum of a degree in a relevant STEM subject and a level 5 Certificate in Education qualification. However under exceptional circumstances where one of these are not held. A candidate may be accepted if they hold a minimum of a Level 4 Qualification (HNC/HND/FdSc) in a relevant subject, plus hold evidence of significant experience of working within the sector. Additionally where a Certificate of Education is not held the candidate will be supported to obtain one within two full standard academic years in order to retain their employment.




Evidence of qualification will be required at interview.


All qualifications/licences declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date. Equivalent Qualifications will not be accepted.###

Behaviours

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


Developing Self and Others Communicating and Influencing Leadership Delivering at Pace

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Developing Self and Others Communicating and Influencing Leadership ###

Technical skills

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


Lesson Delivery SI-1 Actively Promote the Learning Environment, Equality and Diversity. SI-2 Delivery of Specialist Instruction. SI-3 Facilitate Learning SI-4 Conduct Formal and Informal Assessments

Benefits

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Discover My Benefits:

Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD.


https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/

Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity Contribution to the Teachers' Pension Scheme A 3000 annual Market Skills Allowance paid pro-rata subject to annual review. 30 days of paid Annual Leave. Eight Public Holidays per year, plus 1 day's Privilege Leave for HM The King's birthday. Ability to roll over up to 10 days of 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 and Vodafone.

This 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.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
As a part of the application process we will ask you to submit relevant sections of you current CV through the online portal. This should detail employment history, a full list of qualifications and relevant previous skills / experience. This will be scored on a 0-7 basis.

Behaviours

We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Leadership - application only Developing Self and Others - Both application and Interview Communicating and Influencing - Both application and Interview Delivering at pace - Interview only

When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.


Candidates will also be assessed against the Specialist Instructional Officer Competency framework:

SI-1 Actively Promote the Learning Environment, Equality and Diversity. SI-2 Delivery of Specialist Instruction. SI-3 Facilitate Learning. SI-4 Conduct Formal and Informal Assessments.


Please refer to the attached applicant guide and framework documents to assist you during the application process.


Candidates selected to attend interview will be expected to deliver a 20-30 minute teaching practice presentation on a relevant IT/ICT subject. Candidates will be emailed a selection of subject topics from which they must select one to deliver during their teaching practice presentation.


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. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.


MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.



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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Mr M Weeks Email : mike.weeks802@mod.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.uk ###

Further information

Please see Further Information document attached.