Senior Burnham Lecturer - Farsi

Join to apply for the Senior Burnham Lecturer – Farsi role at UK Ministry of Defence18 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Burnham Lecturer – Farsi role at UK Ministry of DefenceGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job SummaryThe senior specialist in Persian Language Training within Foreign Languages Wing, responsible for course development and maintenance, as well as business management for the Persian Department.ChicksandsJob SummaryThe senior specialist in Persian Language Training within Foreign Languages Wing, responsible for course development and maintenance, as well as business management for the Persian Department.The role of the Persian Department is to deliver Persian language training and assurance in accordance with the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) and Defence Language Training requirements.The appointment also includes line management duties to all Department Burnham Lecturers and supervision on contracted tutors.This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. Because of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.Job DescriptionAs an SBL (Senior Burnham Lecturer) you will undertake a range of activities relating to the delivery of Farsi language training to defence personnel. Working alongside other BLs (and supervised by the Principal Burnham Lecturer) you will primarily deliver Farsi language training to a variety of students, undertake design and development of course materials and play an important role in quality assurance activities which ensure the continuous improvement of language delivery.As part of our future delivery strategy, you will play an important role in supporting the shift from face-to-face learning to a more blended approach. As such, you will be expected to stay up to date on the latest research, delivery approaches and technologies to support language learning.If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.comAs an SBL (Senior Burnham Lecturer) you will undertake a range of activities relating to the delivery of Farsi language training to defence personnel. Working alongside other BLs (and supervised by the Principal Burnham Lecturer) you will primarily deliver Farsi language training to a variety of students, undertake design and development of course materials and play an important role in quality assurance activities which ensure the continuous improvement of language delivery.As part of our future delivery strategy, you will play an important role in supporting the shift from face-to-face learning to a more blended approach. As such, you will be expected to stay up to date on the latest research, delivery approaches and technologies to support language learning.If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.comPerson specificationApplicants must hold a degree level qualification or equivalent (Level 5 on the Regular Qualifications Framework – RQF) in any subject.Applicants must also hold a teaching qualification equivalent to Level 5 on RQF.Applicants must have native or near-native level language ability in Persian across all 4 skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing). This will be assessed at interview.Applicants Must Also Demonstrateexperience of teaching a foreign language.experience of delivering Farsi language training at a variety of levels, both online and in the classroom.experience of course-writing and materials development.experience of managing a team.This needs to be outlined in a Personal Statement (750 words) submitted with the application.Desirable Skills/ExperienceIt is desirable forthe teaching qualification to be in the field of teaching a foreign language but not essential.A Level 6 (or higher qualification) such as a PGCE is desirable but not essential.QualificationsQualified to degree level (in any subject) or equivalent – essentialNative or near-native level language ability in Persian across all 4 skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) – tested at interview – essentialTeaching qualification equivalent to Level 5 on the RQF – essentialEvidence of qualification will be required at interview.All qualifications declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date.Equivalent Qualifications will not be accepted.LanguagesFarsiEnglishBehavioursWe\’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:LeadershipCommunicating and InfluencingChanging and ImprovingDelivering at PaceDeveloping Self and OthersMaking Effective DecisionsWorking TogetherWe only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:LeadershipCommunicating and InfluencingDelivering at PaceWorking TogetherTechnical skillsWe\’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:Interviewees will give a 10-minute presentation on a topic of Methodological/linguistic interest (from a choice of 3)Interviewees will carry out written translation tasks (from Farsi to English and English to Farsi) and a verbal assessmentAlongside your salary of £56,141, Ministry of Defence contributes £16,264 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.We are passionate about delivering great things for our customers. But we also know you will have a life outside of work; we respect your priorities and our industry leading flexible working practices will give you real freedom to balance work and life. We employ talented and diverse people who challenge and guide each other. At Chicksands, you will work within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience.Discover My BenefitsPlease follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD:https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/Highly competitive pension scheme (superannuation will be in accordance with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme)Flexi-time scheme upon completion of 6 months service, the line managers also has the ability to adopt flexible working sooner than 6 months.30 days paid annual leaveProfessional and Personal Development of skillsOpportunity to join more than one of our many networks (Race, LGBT+, Gender, Disability and Faith & Belief)Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for volunteer reserve commitments.Special Paid Leave for community volunteering up to 5 days a year.Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances.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.Please be advised that the Defence Academy is currently undertaking an Organisational review. Part of the review will explore improved, more efficient ways of working, capitalising on technology and realising synergies. Potential applicants should be aware that there is a possibility that the role and responsibilities of some Defence Academy posts may change in the future.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience, particularly in pedagogy and academic management.Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit.The following Behaviours will be assessed during your initial application:Leadership,Communicating & InfluencingDelivering at PaceWorking TogetherYou are required to submit a Name Blind CV (anonymous) in which you will need to provide your Job History, Full Qualifications Details and Previous Skills/Experience.We also request a short personal statement (750 words) reflecting your personal qualities and experience that would make you an ideal candidate for this job.If successfully sifted, the following Behaviours will be assessed during the interview:LeadershipChanging & ImprovingDeveloping Self & OthersMaking Effective DecisionsWhen choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.Presentation – Candidates who are successful at application sift will be expected to deliver a short presentation on a topic of linguistic/ methodological interest. There will be a choice of three topics/themes to select from.English & Farsi language proficiency – This post requires a native or near native command of both Farsi and English languages. This will be tested as part of the interview process, both verbally and in writing.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.The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The surveyis voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following GroupsUK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission\’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).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.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission\’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).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.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob ContactName : Anat ShpitzerEmail : anat.shpitzer100@mod.gov.ukTelephone : 0179378785692Recruitment teamEmail : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.ukFurther informationPlease see Further Information document attached.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionEducation and TrainingIndustriesDefense and Space ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at UK Ministry of Defence by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Senior Lecturer” roles.Assistant/Associate Professor in Strategy & International BusinessCambridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoAssistant Professor in Islamic Art (ca. 1500-ca. 1700) of the Safavid and/or Mughal EmpiresCambridge, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoAssistant Professor in African and Caribbean Modern and Contemporary ArtCambridge, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoCambridge, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoBedford, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoDunstable, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoLecturer/Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science, University of Bedfordshire, Luton, UKLuton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoDunstable, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoCambridge, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoCambridge, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoDunstable, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoDunstable, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks agoDunstable, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoAssistant Teaching Professor and Course Director, MPhil in Translational Medical Research (Fixed Term)Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoBedford, England, United Kingdom 22 hours agoAssistant Teaching Professor and Course Director, MPhil in Translational Medical Research | Fixed termLecturer – T-Level Engineering (Electrical)Dunstable, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoLecturer – T-Level Engineering (Electrical)Dunstable, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoSports Lecturer (with Optional Matchday Coaching) – HertfordHertford Heath, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoHourly Paid Lecturer in Floristry for LeisureTechnical Lecturers – Construction, Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical EngineeringWellingborough, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoAssistant/Associate Professor in MarketingCambridge, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoAssistant/Associate Professor in FinanceCambridge, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoAssistant/Associate Professor in Information SystemsCambridge, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoAssistant/Associate Professor in Economics & PolicyCambridge, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoCranfield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoResearch Fellow in Propulsion Systems DesignCranfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoResearch Fellow in Propulsion Systems DesignResearch Fellow in Predictive Maintenance of Aircraft SystemsWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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