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Have you ever considered working in an exciting inclusive engineering training environment? Do you have the desire and ability to learn new skills within the aviation-driven electronic and mechanical engineering (EME) 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 a modern 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, activity 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 DCTTs Schools, The Defence School of Electrical Mechanical Engineering (DSEME), is a whole-force mix of Military, Civil Service and Contractor personnel, who play a key role in delivering world-class technical training to a broad audience of soldiers and aviators across a variety of engineering disciplines ensuring the RAF and Armys operational effectiveness.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
Learning Support is the provision of learner support and Defence Trainer (DT) professional development support.
As the Learning Support Coordinator, you will be responsible for:
Managing, leading and coordinating all Learning Support Team (LST) activity; for both Trainee assistance and Trainer professional development.
Coordination Defence Trainer Supervisor (DTS) personnel, conducting DT observations and tracking compliance of DT competencies
Coordinating the Defence Trainer course (DTc), DTS and Defence Trainer Manager (DTM) course allocation and portfolio progression for all personnel.
Leading the Trainer Training and Development (T2D) Transformation work stream and being 4SoTTs Deputy to HQ DSEME, on behalf of OC Trg Sqn, for the T2D Transformation.
Assisting trainees to develop effective learning strategies.
Liaising with HQ DSEME for funding of external assessments of trainees as required.
Ensuring consent forms to the Learning Centre for inclusion into student personal files is undertaken by your Learner Support Assistant (LSA).
Ensuring your LSA Liaises with Aviator Development Flight to arrange trainee 3 monthly and exit feedback interviews regarding Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) – also known as Specific Learning Difficulties – intervention.
Informing the apprenticeship Centre Manager, training delivery Flights and the Personal Learning Advisor (PLA) of any trainees identified as having a SpLD during their training at 4SoTT.
Advising on examination access arrangements for students identified with a SpLD, when undertaking written tests or examinations. These also include trade assessments when elements of reading, processing information and writing are included.
Attending Training Review Boards (TRB), especially Unit TRBs and advising on the progress of any interventions. If unable to attend provide written summary to Aviator Development Flight (ADF) to aid decision making.
Updating all Trainees Individual Learning Plans and the SpLD spreadsheet as required.
Advising the PLA on additional staff training requirements to meet SpLD commitments.
As a Defence Trainer deliver study skills lessons to Phase 2 trainees.
Manage local policies for Trainer Development and SpLD .
Provide support for Career Course and Specialised Management Training (CCSMT) Flight students and other Phase 3 students.
Ensuring the LSA books SpLD appointments, arranging for trainees to be released and organise transport when necessary.
Undertake staff coaching.
Updating Moodle sites and gathering feedback from trainees.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) 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.
Person specification
The ideal candidate should be a great communicator. You must be well organised and proficient in time management. 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.
Essential –
Vetting is required from the Disclosure and Barring service.
Be an Advanced Training Practitioner
Level 5 SpLD qualification.
Level 5 coaching qualification.
Certificate in Education.
Defence Trainer Practitioner*.
Defence Training Supervisor*.
Listening Skills
Mental Health First aider*
*Courses can be conducted whilst in role
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
£9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- A Flexi-time 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, Cardiovascular, Strength and conditioning outdoor sports facilities.
- On-site shop/cafe facilities.
- Free onsite parking.
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 Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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Selection process details
Apply online via CS Jobs, application sifting is scheduled for 16 Jan 24.
Interviews will be held late Jan/early Feb 24
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include: job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability.
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : WO2 Philippa Noble
- Email : philippa.noble980@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk