Military Training Instructor

Learning Curve Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in military education is seeking a Military Training Instructor to provide outstanding teaching and support learners in achieving their potential. This permanent position in Croydon offers a structured environment to promote diversity and inclusion while delivering training that prepares individuals for careers in the Armed Forces. Benefits include 26 days of annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Healthcare

Early finish Fridays

Electric car charging

Onsite showers

Prayer room

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a uniformed service (army, navy, air force).
• Experience working with young people.
• Knowledge of vocational qualifications or education sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and motivate learners.
• Track learner progress, attendance, and well-being.
• Prepare and deliver physical training and military skills sessions.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Administration

Classroom Management

Education

Military or civilian Physical Training qualification

GCSEs in Maths & English

Teaching qualification

Job description

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Job Details: Military Training Instructor

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name: Military Training Instructor

Vacancy No: VN5097

Location: Croydon, CRO03RU

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.50

Working Days & Times: Monday - Friday 08:30-17:00

Description: Learning Curve Group is a growing company, recently acquiring MPCT, bringing military academies to 34 across England and Wales. We offer unique training in vocational qualifications, employability skills, and preparing learners for careers in the British Armed Forces.

Role Information: As a Military Training Instructor, you will provide outstanding teaching and learning for learners within the centre, delivering engaging lessons and motivating learners under your leadership.

Key Qualities:

• A genuine desire to transform lives through learning.
• The ability to mentor both young people and adults to achieve.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good administration and paperwork skills.
• Appropriate classroom management skills.

Duties include:

• Keeping up to date with subject knowledge and military industry standards.
• Attending training camps, assessment centres, and familiarisation days annually.
• Using assessments to inform learners' progress.
• Preparing challenging lessons to realize learners' potential.
• Delivering physical training and military skills sessions.
• Supporting learners' emotional and physical well-being.
• Tracking learner progress and attendance.
• Supporting development of Maths/English skills.
• Promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed.

If you'd like to discuss this role or need application support, contact our recruitment team at 01388 777129 or [e-mail].

Working Flexibly: We are open to flexible working arrangements; please contact us to discuss options.

We encourage applications even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years in one of the uniformed services (army, navy, air force).
• Military or civilian Physical Training qualification.

Desirable Qualifications:

• GCSEs in Maths & English.
• Knowledge of vocational qualifications or education sector.
• Teaching qualification or experience.
• Experience working with young people.

Why work for Learning Curve Group? Benefits include 26 days annual leave, healthcare, tech schemes, early finish Fridays, and more. Our head office offers perks like electric car charging, onsite showers, and a prayer room. We are committed to equal opportunities, supporting diversity, and inclusion, including the Halo Code for hair discrimination and supporting disabled employees as a Disability Confident Leader. We also support the Armed Forces Covenant, offering additional leave for reservists.

Recruitment checks include references, eligibility to work, DBS, and adverse media checks. A previous conviction does not automatically disqualify you; each case is assessed based on relevance and context.