Specialist Instructional officer IT/ICT Networking, Operating Systems or Software Engineering Blandford Forum, England
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The Defence School of Communication and Information Systems (DSCIS) located at Blandford Camp, Dorset, delivers Information Technology (IT) and Communications Information Systems (CIS) training to Defence personnel.
We have vacancies for IT, ICT trainers or technicians to deliver training to future Defence IT/ICT professionals.
We are particularly interested in candidates from an academic, engineering or technical background in Information Technology.
We have vacancies in the following technical areas:
Operating systems (Microsoft Server and Exchange) to teach installation and configuration, fault diagnosis and maintenance of computer operating systems. The successful candidates will possess skills and experience in Operating Systems (Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Server MTA) or Comp TIA A+.
Software Engineering. The successful candidates will possess skills and experience in one or more of the following IT/ICT Applications: Cloud, SharePoint Administration, Office 365 applications and Power automate applications. Database: SQL Server, Database Security. Database Administration, design configure and use databases. Programming languages and coding systems: Such as but not limited to Python, C++, SQL, Linux, Block Code and Micro Bit.
Networking. CISCO CCNA, CCNP. 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).
Candidates must explain within their application which of the above areas their skills set sit within.
- Leadership.
- Communicating and influencing.
- Develop Self and Others.
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.
New entrants to MoD Civil Service are subject to satisfactory completion of six-month probation period.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
a. Training Delivery. Deliver technical theory and practical training in compliance with Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT), Specialist Instructional Officers (SIO) Management Practices Document (MPD) and Defence Train the Trainer (DTtT).
b. Training Delivery. Maintain a safe training environment conducive to learning in compliance with SIO MPD
c. Training Delivery. Maintain own Subject Matter Expertise, undertake Continuous Professional Development as directed, in compliance with MOD Civil Service policy, SIO MPD.
d. Training Quality Assurance. Contribute to maintenance of training quality through Course Review Working Groups and Staff and trainee feedback in accordance with JSP 822, DSAT, SIO MPD.
e. Training Quality Assurance. Maintain Training Delivery Documentation (lesson specification, lesson plans and lesson content including delivery media) in accordance with DSAT process.
f. Training Quality Assurance. Maintain integrity of training documentation, training Methods and Media inclusive of training aides. Ensure control, accountability and safekeeping of sensitive material and equipment used in delivery of training.
g. Training Quality Assurance. Contribute to training delivery quality assurance audits and Internal Validation in accordance with JSP 822, Civil Service Success Profiles, Behaviours Framework and Specialist Instructional Officers Management Practices Document.
h. Training Administration. Contribute to the administration of Training Delivery in accordance with Defence Systems Approach to Training.
Person specification
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Teaching Practice Presentation.
Benefits
A Covid secure working environment.
A contributory Civil Service pension.
Statutory Public Holidays, in addition to 25 days paid holiday per year rising 1 day per year of service to maximum of 30 days after 5 years' service
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
An environment with flexible working options.
Learning and development tailored to your role, with options to gain further and higher education certification.
Blandford Camp has a wide selection of retail catering outlets offering refreshments as well as several subsidised staff canteens.
Gymnasium (contributory membership) with up to date cardiovascular and static weight equipment and Gym classes.
Subsidised cinema showing latest releases.
Free access to Royal Signals Museum.
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.
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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 www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
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 by 31st December 2022. 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 should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments the Ministry of Defence.
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Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills relevant to this role.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI-1 Actively promote the Vocational Learning Environment.
- Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI-2 Delivery of Specialist Instruction.
- Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI-3 Conduct Formal and Informal Assessments.
- Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI- 4 Coach and Mentor in a Vocational training Environment.
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
- Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI-1 Actively promote the Vocational Learning Environment.
- Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI-3 Conduct Formal and Informal Assessments.
- Specialist Instructional Officers Professional Competence Framework: SI- 4 Coach and Mentor in a Vocational training Environment.
Candidates invited to interview will be expected to attend a selection process comprising of a short technical knowledge test and deliver a short teaching practice presentation of approximately 30 minutes duration on one of the above subject areas and attend a panel interview.
Candidates invited for interview will be provided with a selection of topics from which to deliver their teaching practice presentation on.
Technical knowledge is paramount as training will be provided to enable successful candidate to carry out their role as a trainer in accordance with Defence Systems Approach to Training and the Defence Trainer Capability Framework.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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