Cyber Trainer, Defence Cyber Academy

The Defence Cyber Academy (DCA) is a part of the Defence College for Military Capability Integration (DCMCI) and the Defence Academy (DefAc).
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced trainer to actively support the education and training of the National Cyber Force and other MOD elements of the cyber workforce. Defence Cyber training matters! Applicants will be expected to directly support the delivery outputs of the CFP through high quality training and detailed documentation. There will be lots of opportunity to build your own cyber knowledge as you grow in your role as a cyber trainer. Initially this will be through the delivery of the DCA’s Cyber Foundation Pathway (CFP) and its building block approach to the up-skilling of people entering their cyber career.

As might be imagined, this is a fast-moving area with frequently updated policy and guidance. As cyber moves forward so the needs of defence change – there will be opportunity to be involved with the development and improvement the courses we deliver. You will be at the forefront of developing Defence cyber personnel. The DCA is a dynamic and exciting place to work!

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

To provide high fidelity, practical, learning outcomes as a primary deliverer of the Defence Cyber Academy, Cyber Foundation Pathway. The role additionally assists in the maintenance and management of all supporting materials, equipment and classrooms. Role holders are expected to collaborate as required in the development of new learning outcomes.  In detail, the role will cover:

1.To provide high fidelity learning outcomes as a Defence Cyber Academy Instructor, in support of the agreed Statement of Training Requirement (SoTR) for the DCA Cyber Foundation Pathway (CFP). Such learning may be delivered in an online or traditional classroom environment. Provide suitable lesson planning to support the learning outputs.

2. Support the design, development, organisation, management, delivery and continuous improvement of the DCA CFP and future courses as they are developed. Engage effectively with Partners Across Government (PAG) and other stakeholders as required to ensure learning requirements are fully understood and met through the DCA curriculum development and course content.

3. As a DCA Instructor, maintain relevant learning materials and configure teaching environments as required to support all applicable SOTR and non-SOTR (pilot) authorised requests. Support JSP822 documentation requirements as appropriate for CFP outputs and keep appropriate records of learning outputs as required.

4. Support the maintenance and updating of the existing classroom facilities and infrastructure to fulfil current and planned learning requirements and facilitate blended learning techniques and modern delivery platforms and facilities.

5. Support the Training Delivery Authority (TDA) for DCA courses by compiling appropriate feedback and statistics, and undertaking observations and internal validation as required. Assess other learning programs for suitability of use by DCA in support of requested training or related tasks.

6. Attend meetings, conferences, events and CDP activities pertinent to the role and in support of SEO Cyber Education in order to maintain currency, corporate knowledge, personal skills and professional associations (e.g. CIPD, BCS, CISSP, SANS etc) that directly support the role and wider DCA team considering the rapidly evolving threat environment in cyber space.

Due to the ever-changing world of cyber, the Defence Cyber Academy, part of the Defence College for Military Capability Integration (DCMCI) is a growing organisation seeking to deliver a wider portfolio of high quality cyber training to defence. As cyber develops, so does the needs of defence and, as a result, the DCA are expanding their course prospectus.

Trainers are responsible for building the cadre of suitably qualified personnel to support the National Cyber Force, Defence Digital, and Single Service Cyber Protection Teams. This is mainly achieved through the delivery of the Cyber Foundation Pathway (CFP) series of courses; students can further their learning through the more specialised courses we currently run and, in the future, those courses we are in the business of creating.

We are looking for someone who can:

Demonstrate the drive to develop their own knowledge in the world of cyber. We are more interested in your ability to teach than what cyber experience you arrive with.

Deliver effective and engaging lessons across the Cyber Foundation Pathway and other courses we may offer in the future. These will be mainly Face to Face with the occasional remotely delivered course.

Maintain JSP822 (Defence Systems Approach to Training) documentation requirements for the DCA CFP modules as directed and keep the required paperwork up to date.

Develop and maintain suitable lesson materials to deliver the content of the DCA CFP Modules’ Learning Specifications.

Prepare and maintain DCA learning environments – classroom and the learning platform on the IT, for the most effective delivery of lessons.

Undertake mandatory training.

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

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others

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

• Leadership

What will we offer you?

An exciting place to work, with modern teaching facilities.

The chance to join a supportive module team who will help develop your cyber knowledge.

The opportunity to develop your cyber knowledge from any starting point. The DCA has a good record of learning and development enabling you to become a confident trainer of cyber; these could include industry recognised cyber qualifications such as CCNA and SANS. Ultimately, we want you to fulfil your potential.

The opportunity for a hybrid working environment with the opportunity to WFH when not delivering courses at the DCA or required to be in the office – a voluntary, rather than contractual arrangement.

A guaranteed 37 hour week, time off in lieu where necessary; moving to flexi-time after a successful 6 month probationary period.

25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service. Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year. In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM’s birthday

Shrivenham station has much to offer such as fitness and leisure facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, on-site cafes, a vibrant social scene, and the opportunity to book a room in an officers’ mess should you need an overnight stay.

The job is based at Defence Cyber Academy (DCA) within the Defence College for Military Capability Integration (DCMCI) which is located within the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom in the Oxfordshire village of Shrivenham. The role could be suitable for hybrid working, where the employee delivers training face to face at the DCA, comes into the office for staff training and for other requirements of the team, then other development work can be carried out at home where appropriate. This a voluntary arrangement and the DCA remains your contractual place of work.

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 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.  

Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.  

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Job contact :

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