Pimperne, South West England, DT11 8RH
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 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 (DSCIS), 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.
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 Air force.
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 Special Instructional Function Competences (see Attached) - Defence Policy Documents, 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
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 Air force.
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 Special Instructional Function Competences (see Attached) - Defence Policy Documents, 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
Person specification
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, innovative and capable of inspiring young service personnel from diverse backgrounds. They will also be a good communicator, able to explain complex information in a clear and easily understood way to different audiences. They 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. They will possess excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to effectively describe complicated ideas to different audiences and positively influence and manage trainee learning.
Qualifications
You will be expected to have skills in one or more of the areas below.
- Networking (CISCO-CCNA, CCNP).
- 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.
- The successful candidates will possess skills and experience in one or more of the following subject areas:
Essential: CISCO CCNA Introduction to Networks (ITN), Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (SWRE).
Desirable: CISCO Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation (ENSA))
Desirable: CISCO Networking CCNP; (CISCO SD-Wan Solutions (ENSLD) and Designing CISCO Enterprise Networks (ENSLD).
Role Specific Training:
- Defence Trainer course (DTc) as applicable.
- Successfully shadow appropriate training modules according to specialism.
- Compliance with SIO Competency framework.
This post will suit a highly-motivated individual who is keen to take the initiative and influence training.
Candidates should ideally have a degree in a STEM subject and a level 5 teaching qualification, however under exceptional circumstances one or other of these qualifications may not be necessary. Support to achieve these qualifications may be available.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Developing Self and Others
- Managing a Quality Service
- Leadership
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Developing Self and Others
- Managing a Quality Service
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Delivery of a technical subject. Candidates will also be assessed against the Specialist Instructional Officer Competency framework in the form of a presentation, as a Technical Skill during the Interview:
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 agreement with the Line Manager.
Alongside your salary of £37,310 the Ministry of Defence contributes to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
Other Benefits Include:
- A annual Market Skills Allowance paid pro-rata.
- 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, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office. Find more discounts at https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/all-benefits/
- Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or ‘cycle to work’ scheme (upon completion of 6 months service).
- 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.
- On-site gymnasium and cardiovascular, strength and conditioning outdoor sports facilities.
- On-site shop/cafe facilities.
- Free onsite parking.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
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/
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.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
During the sift you will be assessed against a CV and the following behaviours:
- Developing Self and Others
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
At Interview you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
- Leadership
- Developing Self and Others
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
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 In The Form Of a Presentation, As a Technical Skill During The Interview:
- 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 see attached Annex A of the Specialist Instructional Officers - Management Practices Document.
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.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
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 (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
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 (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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) (opens in a new window)
- 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 (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
- Name : Mike Weeks
- Email : mike.weeks802@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.uk
Further information
Please see Further Information document attached.
