Army - Basic Skills Development Manager in Guildford

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 Skills specialists 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.

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.