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Sgt Appren QA

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2130195
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

06/11/2022, 23:55 

January 2023
4 years
Royal Air Force
TG10 - Physical Training Instructor
RAF Physical Training Instructor
RAF Cosford
Shropshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Sgt (RAF PTI) to serve as Trade Group 10 Apprenticeship centre SNCO at RAF Cosford on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 09 January 2023. This is a high-profile position that aims to develop ab initio PTIs in the training environment as well as within the workplace across the RAF.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing candidates enrolled onto a TG10 Personal Trainer L3 apprenticeship, including:

  • Assessing Vocational Achievement
  • Delivering briefs to new apprentices in relation to evidence pack.
  • Assessing Practical P2 activities (in accordance with L3 workbook)
  • Conducting face to face Learner Reviews (in line with policy)
  • Maintaining Learner records
  • Support RAF Cosford Station commitments
Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt (RAF PTI) or a Substantive Cpl (RAF PTI) eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. However, substantive Cpls who do not currently hold a Trade Qualification may also be considered for this appointment and, if successful, will have an assignment restriction placed onto their JPA record stating ‘Employment is for this position only’ and will not be eligible to apply for any other FTRS, ADC or VeRR position (unless reverting to JNCO rank) without B&TA approval. Promotion will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.   
  
•    Disclosure and Barring Service Employment Check (Conducted after selection)
•    Full UK Driving Licence
•    Command experience
•    Coaching & Mentoring Qualifications 
•    Diet & Nutrition Qualifications  
•    VLE/EBT/Blended learning Cse
•    Flight Safety, Human Factors Training (JPA Competency)
•    Appropriate levels of physical fitness
•    Defence Training Supervisor
•    L3 Assessing Vocational Achievement or equivalent.
•    DTC / DTTT v2 
•    Strength & Conditioning Qualifications or knowledge
•    Kettlebell Qualification or knowledge

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: FS Peek

Tel: Skype +44 3001643528

Email: Dayle.Peek141@mod.gov.uk 

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3/4 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

Flt Lt Abbott 

RAF Cosford

Wolverhampton

WV7 3EX

Martin.abbott622@mod.gov.uk (Cc’d dayle.peek141@mod.gov.uk)

The closing date for applications is 06 November 2022.

Interviews will take place week commencing 21 November 2022.

 

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 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 4 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 and MMP116 - Re-employment. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant. 

Transition between TCoS.  Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS.  

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(LC/HC)/ADC 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.