UK Ministry of Defence
Cyber Trainer - Defence Cyber Academy
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Shrivenham, South East England, SN6 8LA
Job Summary
Part of the Defence College for Military Capability Integration (DCMCI), the Defence Cyber Academy (DCA) is responsible for training and educating Ministry of Defence’s cyber specialists and providing broader cyber education to leaders at all levels.
The Cyber Trainer post(s) provide knowledge and skills through practical and blended learning within Defence Cyber Academy, which is a primary deliverer of cyber training for the Defence cyber community. The role sits within DCA's cyber training and education team, which builds the cadre of suitably qualified personnel supporting Defence Partners, Digital Operations and single-Service Cyber units.
The post holder designs, prepares and delivers classroom and online training, maintains supporting materials, equipment and teaching/cyber range environments, and collaborates with subject matter experts on the development of new learning material, as policy and technology evolve. The role also compiles feedback and statistics, undertakes observations and internal validation of training delivery, and assesses external training provision for suitability of use by DCA.
This is a fast-moving area with frequently updated policy and guidance, requiring continual upskilling in both technical cyber subject matter and educational practice.
There is currently one Cyber Trainer role available, though this is likely to increase.
Job Description
Main objectives of the role:
- Deliver classroom-based and blended training as a primary Defence Cyber Academy instructor across the DCA’s core offerings, providing suitable lesson planning to support agreed learning outcomes.
- Support the design, development, organisation, delivery and continuous improvement of DCA's cyber curriculum and future courses as they are developed.
- Compile appropriate feedback and statistics, undertake observations and internal validation as required, and assess other learning programmes for suitability of use by DCA.
- Maintain relevant learning materials and configure teaching/cyber range environments; support JSP822 documentation requirements and keep accurate records of learning outputs.
- Undertake learning and development and upskilling as required.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts on the development of new learning outcomes and course content in a fast-moving policy area (internal).
- Engage with external stakeholders to ensure training outputs meet evolving Defence requirements.
This role is advertised at 37 hours per week and is located at the Defence Academy of the UK, SN6 8LA; the post holder will be expected onsite when teaching as all Defence Cyber Academy courses are delivered face to face.
The role is also suitable for a mix of home and office working (where teaching allows) which the Civil Service expect 60% to be undertaken in office; DCA are currently moving to expect 80% of the working week onsite.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Due to security and information access restrictions, the role is open to sole UK nationals only; please only apply if you meet the nationality requirements.
- Candidates applying for this role will have direct experience of training others and maintaining documentation for learning activities. These delivery skills should be matched with excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Candidates should have an active interest in cyber.
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Desirable Criteria
- Level 3 Award in Education and Trg.
- Experience of managing blended learning platforms (Moodle/DLE etc.)
- Experience of delivering training in technical subject areas.
- Relevant training/teaching qualification (or willing to achieve once in post).
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
- Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
- Alongside your salary of £37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,927 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Shrivenham has good travel links with free car parking. Other facilities are a Sports & Social club, a Gym complex, stables, a Golf Course and onsite Mess & Retail shops.
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
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Due to security and information access restrictions, the role is open to sole UK nationals only; please only apply if you meet the nationality requirements.
This Recruitment Process Will Consist Of Two Parts
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 (250 Words).
At sift, candidates will be assessed against their CV and Statement of suitability and the following:
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
- Communicating and Influencing
If a large number of applications are received, you will be assessed against your CV and Personal Statement only.
Behaviours
At interview, you will be assessed against the following:
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
Assessment
A 20 minute teaching session to the panel on any aspect of Cyber which interests you, delivered in any way you judge appropriate.
If your written application is successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview where you will be assessed against 2 Behaviours from your application, plus a 20 minute teaching session to the panel on any aspect of Cyber which interests you, delivered in any way you judge appropriate.
Behaviours Are Assessed Individually With a 250-word Statement. The Application Form Will Indicate Which Behaviour Is Being Assessed. We Are Looking For Evidence Using The Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) Methodology
- Situation: Briefly describe the background of the situation in which you found yourself.
- Task: What you were required to do/chose to do.
- Action: What actions you undertook to achieve the tasks. Make sure to use “I”, not “we” to explain how your actions led to results.
- Result: Use facts and evidence to demonstrate the results that your actions produced. Explain whether it was a successful outcome, and if not, what you learned from the experience.
Please make sure you have consulted the HM Government ‘Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours’ document (available on Gov.uk) to ensure you have understood the relevant Behaviours at Level Higher Executive Officer (HEO).
PLEASE NOTE
Sift to take place within 2 weeks of Advert closing. Interviews likely within week of 2 Nov 26, which is post Oxfordshire school's half term week.
Further Information
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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
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