Army - Basic Skills Development Manager, Pirbright

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence, Civil Service workforce isdiverse, with many different functions and professions ranging from police officers, security guards, trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff to support the British Army.

Located within The Army Training Centre Pirbright (ATC (P)) this is a role that offers challenges and high engagement with all staff across the establishment. ATC (P) is a fast paced environment to work in that has exciting opportunities available and provides pivotal support to all members of personnel.

This post is based at ATC Pirbright, however until September 26, the role will also be required to carry out activities at ATR Winchester, on a temporary detached duty basis, in support of critical training outputs and Winchester drawdown activity. Attendance at Winchester will be determined by business need and will be confirmed by Line Management on an as-needed basis. Once the Winchester drawdown is complete, the role will revert to Pirbright on a permanent basis.
Individuals will be entitled to claim travel expenses for journeys to and from Winchester, less the distance from home to their permanent duty station, in accordance with the Travel&Subsistence Policy. Use of pool cars will also be available.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

ATC(P) is a dynamic and fast-paced military training environment. Under the direction of the Commanding Officer (CO) ATC(P), the Basic Skills Development Manager is responsible for the provision of English and Maths skills and Adult Learning Needs (ALN) support to Basic Training trainees within the unit.

Main Role Responsibilities:

• Assessing and diagnosing the English and Maths needs of individual trainees.
• Delivering English and Maths programmes to meet national accreditation standards, individual needs and Army requirements, including the production of Individual Learning Plans.
• Organising, managing, and evaluating English and Maths provision and support in ATC, including establishing and maintaining English and Maths teaching resources.
• Liaising with appropriate external authorities and with technical Functional Skillsspecialists to establish and maintain a coherent network of provision and keep up to date with developments in adult learning related to English and Maths.
• Ensuring appropriate awareness briefs/events are delivered within ATC, as directed.
• Coordination, management and Quality Assurance of internal and external English and Maths providers and agencies.
• Providing appropriate Specific Learning Differences advice, in line with policy to all Army personnel in the area of responsibility.
• Assessing the dyslexia needs of individuals and providing support, when practicable.
• Providing Basic Skills Information, Advice and Guidance to the chain of command and individuals undergoing training.
• Provide appropriate assessment support for English for Speakers of Other Languages.
• Carry out duties commensurate with the appointment and Ministry of Defence Civil Service grade required by Line Manager or Chain of Command.

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Person specification

Essential Skills Required:

• IT literate and be comfortable using the Microsoft Office 365 packages
• Able to work in a team and also under your own initiative.
• Ability to explain English, Maths, and learning support concepts clearly to trainees with varied abilities
• Confidence delivering briefs, awareness sessions, and training to mixed audiences (trainees, instructors, command staff).
• Adapting teaching content to varied learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds.
• Ensuring accuracy in assessments, learning plans and records
• Applying standards consistently to meet national accreditation requirements.

Desirable:

• Proven record of managing and delivering Functional Skill programme across an organisation
• Appraisal Writing
• Managing for Performance
• A specialist qualification in supporting individuals with dyslexia, or a willingness to undergo training in this.
• Evidence of experience of delivering English and /or Maths in an adult context.

Qualifications
Teaching Qualification at L4 or above
Evidence will be required at interview. All qualifications, licences or memberships declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date.Equivalents will not be accepted.

Behaviours

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

• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service

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

• Changing and Improving

Technical skills

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

• A 5-10 min presentation/lesson to the selection panel, on a Maths or English related subject, demonstrating your teaching ability and delivery methods.

Benefits

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Discover My Benefits:

Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site whichshowcasesthe benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD. benefits for Army civil servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service
• Member of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Learning and Development
• Free on-site car park
• On-site coffee shop and cafe
• Free use of the gym facilities including a swimming pool

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.

This post does not offer anyassistancewith Relocation Allowances.

Please be advised that theDepartment is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which couldimpacton those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence
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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Atapplication stageyou will be assessed against the following:

• Your CV
• Behaviour - Changing&Improving

Where a large number of applications are received, an initial sift will be conducted based on the evidence you provide in support of Changing&Improving.

Your CV will only be reviewed if you are successful at this initial sift.

Atinterview stageyou will be assessed against the following:

• Experience
• Behaviour - Managing a Quality Service
• Behaviour - Delivering at Pace
• Technical - You will be required to deliver a 5-10 min presentation/lesson to the selection panel, on a Maths or English related subject, demonstrating your teaching ability and delivery methods. We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
  • Demonstrates professional teaching knowledge and understanding
  • Uses appropriate teaching and assessment strategies
  • Promotes good learning progress and outcomes
  • Demonstrates and maintains professional standards
  • Communicates effectively with learners and colleagues

Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed and will be held in person. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.