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SNCO Apprenticeship Assessor 3

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2068332
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

22/10/2021, 23:55 

March 2022
5 years
Royal Air Force
TG7 - Air & Space Operations
Air and Space Operations Manager
RAF Shawbury
Shropshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sergeant (TG7 ASOM (FO)) to serve as SNCO Apprenticeship Assessor 3 at RAF Shawbury on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 07 March 2022 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status). 

The role of the SNCO Apprenticeship Assessor is to primarily assist TG7 (Legacy Flt Ops) personnel in undertaking the Apprenticeship Standard of ‘Aviation Ground Specialist’ and delivery of the appropriate support functions. The role will also include the accreditation and assessment of wider Air and Space Ops Professions qualifications as they are implemented. 

Specific duties include the following: 

  • Carrying out the duties of an assessor including 12 weekly Learner Progression Reviews.
  • Supervision and management of relevant Centre Staff and Phase 2 Trainees.
  • Delivery of classroom-based apprenticeship content.
  • Assisting in maintaining Approved Centre Status, aligned to Awarding Body’s specifications and RAF AMT policy, ensuring all procedures conform to Ofsted standards.
  • Attending relevant Centre meetings.
  • Assisting in the maintenance of the Centre Quality Improvement Plan and Self-Assessment report in liaison with AMT and DCASO RAF Shawbury.
  • Advising on other potential accreditation opportunities for the Air and Space Ops Profession

 

Must either have been, or currently be, a Sergeant (TG9 FOM/ATC, TG7 ASOM/NCC)  or a Corporal (TG9 FOA, TG7 ASOS) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. Promotion will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board.   

  • Hold a full UK driving licence
  • Able to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Strong organisational and inter-personnel skills with the ability to motivate learners working towards national qualifications
  • Work unsupervised within a team environment
  • Good IT and Keyboard skills
  • Excellent personnel management skills
  • Required to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Clearance
  • Have completed DTTT/DTc or be willing to complete the training
  • Hold a vocational assessor qualification TAQA/CAVA or equivalent or be willing to work towards achieving the TAQA qualification

 

Selection Process.  A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports as required.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to: 

Name: Sgt Andy Deakin

Tel: 01939 250351 Ext 7439 or 95531 7439

Skype: 0300 155 6305 

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3 appraisal reports as required) should be sent by email to: 

WO D Robinson, WO TG7 (Flt Ops),

darryl.robinson781@mod.gov.uk

Skype: 03001 656430 

The closing date for applications is 22 October 2021 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 22 November 2021.

 

Applicant Considerations. Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted in the RAFR with a liability for call-out for permanent service. 

The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 Chapter 16 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 1 for an initial period of 5 years. 

Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RAF Medical Board.  Personnel who do not meet the Age/Permanent Joint Medical Employment Standard (PJMES) may apply for the appointment but will only be considered subject to an executive waiver process on a case by case basis. 

*Candidates who have been out of regular or reserve service for more than 5 years may be considered for this appointment.  Prior approval must be sought from the relevant Branch & Trade Advisor to confirm current and past experience prior to being invited to interview. 

Regular Service Applicants.  Personnel currently serving in the Regular Royal Air Force should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Branch/Trade and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying.

Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the QR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391 (Vol 3, Lft 207, Annex L, Para 1a) 

Pension Issues.  Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment on Commutation’. 

Flexible Working Arrangements. In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserves personnel are able to request FW arrangements with their line manager.  Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage. 

Individual Reinforcement Training (IRT) (Module 1) and RAF Fitness Test (RAFFT).  Reserve personnel are required to maintain currency in IRT and the RAFFT iaw the relevant TCoS.  The successful applicant will be expected to undertake IRT and the RAFFT within 6 months of commencing employment (if required). 

Annual Salary and Leave.  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the reserve air forces.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760

Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS(HC) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB.

This opportunity is closed to applications.