Burnham Lecturer

Have you ever considered teaching in an exciting inclusive engineering training environment? Do you have the desire and ability to deliver the underpinning principles for electronic and mechanical engineering (EME) within a military aviation environment? If so, there is a brilliant opportunity for you in a modern teaching organisation. 

DCTT Vision 

The Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT) trains and educates highly skilled technicians and engineers to meet the operational demands of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. We specialise in aeronautical engineering, electronic and mechanical engineering, nuclear and marine engineering and communications and information systems – to prepare our trainees to operate in today’s and tomorrow’s combat environment. 

With nearly 2,500 military, civil service and contractor staff based across six locations, 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; offering career and personal development opportunities and recognise staff efforts and commitments. 

One of DCTT’s School’s, The Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering (DSEME), plays a key role in delivering world-class technical training to soldiers and aviators across a variety of engineering disciplines. Currently based at MOD St Athan, DSEME’s sub-school, No 4 School of Technical Training (4SoTT) will be relocating to MOD Lyneham over the coming months, which presents an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Air Force 4SoTT to deliver Trade Group 5 (TG5) initial and specialist trade training. 

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Our Burnham Lecturer roles offer interesting, demanding and rewarding opportunities to shape and nurture the next generation of Technicians and Supervisors, helping to prepare them for demanding operational roles.  

As a training specialist working within a high performing team, you will be involved in developing and instructing highly skilled RAF technicians, as well as completing training needs assessments, creating a theoretical and practical curriculum.

As a Burnham Lecturer you are specifically responsible for;

• Delivering training in accordance with the training schedule, Defence Policy document https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jsp-822-governance-and-management-of-defence-individual-training-education-and-skills and the 4SofTT Training Quality Manual (TQM). The areas of training you will cover, depending on your specialism, will include mechanical science, mathematics, engineering theory, electrical and electronic science.  The subjects you will teach form part of a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in engineering. 
• Making preparations before starting an instructional period to ensure that training areas, lesson plans, VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) content and supporting course resources (tools, hand-outs, training aids etc) are in a serviceable condition. 
• Undertaking regular Continual Professional Development (CPD) to address developmental goals and maintain currency with the latest Technology Enabled Learning systems available. 
• Taking responsibility for ensuring that the conduct, punctuality, discipline, dress standards and safety of all students meet the required standards. 
• Ensuring student and course documentation/administration is completed in line with the TQM. 
• Ensuring compliance with responsibilities to students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) and engaging with the Learning Support Coordinator as required. 
• Undertaking Additional Trade Training and Extra Trade Training in line with the TQM.  
• Remaining current in Instructional Techniques, in line with the TQM, and assisting the respective Training Coordinator to enable Content Monitoring observations to be taken. 
• Highlighting discrepancies and assisting the examinations manager to review any examination questions that are not valid. 

Alternative Working Patterns. 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 flexibility are subject to agreement with the Line Manager. 

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The ideal candidate should be a great communicator with the ability to effectively describe complicated ideas to different audiences. You must be well organised, proficient in time management, and have good public speaking skills. You’ll be required to be both proactive and reactive, assessing the skills and knowledge within the group and determining what training is needed to grow and nurture these individuals. 

We are seeking candidates with an electrical specialisation rather than a mechanical specialisation  

Specific Qualification Criteria for Electrical Specialisation:  

A minimum of a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (engineering, maths, science).  

Familiar with electrical engineering management practices and trade policy.  

Vetting under the Disclosure and Barring Service (this will be undertaken prior to onboarding if successful).

Exceptionally, candidates with significant experience of relevant STEM teaching may be allowed entry with Level 4 qualifications. 

A teaching qualification that equates to at least level 5 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) (i.e. a minimum of a Cert Ed). In exceptional circumstances, individuals may be recruited to the BL Group without such a teaching qualification. In this case there should be an agreement as part of the job offer that a teaching qualification will be undertaken and should be completed within two full standard academic years.

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

• Leadership
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing a Quality Service

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

• Deliver a 15-20-minute presentation on an appropriate STEM subject that will be provided if invited to interview.

• A Flexi scheme (on successful completion of probationary period that supports a better work-life balance. 
• 25 days paid annual leave rising by 1 day per completed year of service to a maximum 30 days. 
• Eight public holidays per year, plus Leave for HM The King’s birthday.
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days 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).
• In year rewards and ‘thank you’ schemes.
• Over 60 growing staff Networks to join.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your well being.
• Access to learning and development tailored to your role and career aspirations. 
• Free on-site gymnasium, Cardio Vascular, Strength and conditioning outdoor sports facilities.
• On-site shop/cafe facilities.
• Free onsite parking. 

The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package.  

Pensions: Superannuation will be in accordance with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. 
 
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. 

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/ 

Job contact :

• Name : WO2 Philippa Noble
• Email : philippa.noble980@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

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