Military Training Instructor

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

Job summary

A growing education provider is seeking a Military Training Instructor in Southwark to provide outstanding teaching and learning for learners pursuing Level 2 qualifications. The role involves delivering physical training, preparing engaging lesson plans, and supporting the educational development of students. The ideal candidate will have a military background with strong interpersonal skills and a desire to inspire learners.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Healthcare Scheme

Tech Scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

Paid Volunteer day each year

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience within uniformed services (army, navy or air force).
• Teaching qualification or experience in instructing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding teaching and learning throughout the L2 qualification.
• Prepare demanding lesson plans to challenge learners.
• Deliver physical training and Military Training Days.

Skills

Inspiring and mentoring

Excellent interpersonal communication

Classroom management skills

Administration skills

Education

Military or civilian Physical Training qualification

GCSE Maths & English qualification

Job description

Job Details: Military Training Instructor

Location: Southwark, SE17 3RF

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

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

Description

Learning Curve Group are a growing company that recently acquired the MPCT military academies, bringing together a total of 34 academies across England and Wales. This allows us to offer unique training in vocational qualifications, employability skills and help learners prepare for rewarding careers in the British Armed Forces.

Role Information

Transforming lives is what we do best, and there is no better example of this than in our academies. As a Military Training Instructor at LCG, you will provide outstanding teaching and learning throughout the L2 qualification for our learners within the centre. Your lessons will be detailed, well‑planned and engaging, and learners under your leadership will be well motivated.

Important Qualities

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

Duties

• Keep up to date with subject knowledge to ensure lessons are challenging.
• Maintain industrial knowledge by attending Reserve Training Camps/Events, Look at Life, Familiarisation and Acquaint Days, Assessment Centres annually.
• Use assessment to inform learners on how to improve their knowledge.
• Ensure learning is systematically checked for effective learning during lessons and provide clear, timely support.
• Prepare demanding lessons to help learners realise their potential.
• Deliver curriculum that addresses both physical and emotional well‑being.
• Ensure resources reflect and value the diversity of learners’ experience and provide a comprehensive understanding of people and communities.
• Identify learners who are falling behind, support, and enable all to catch up.
• Set challenging individual targets for all learners.
• Support the development of Maths/English with all learners.
• Track all work‑experience via the FCA in England to ensure learners embrace opportunities with MPCT partner employers.
• Support the delivery of learner induction with the Centre Manager.
• Maintain the MIS up to date with all learner details and tracking of performance of qualifications, attendance & progressions.
• Carry out progress reviews to support learners’ educational development.
• Deliver physical training using the bib system during all sessions, extending and challenging learners at appropriate intensity.
• Deliver Military Training Days that follow the military skills portfolios scheme of work in a cyclical manner.
• Listen to the views of learners and parents to improve teaching and learning.
• Attend regular training on teaching and learning provided.
• Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice and guidance as part of your everyday role.
• Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours.
• Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company.
• Comply with Safeguarding, Prevent, Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support in applying, please contact our recruitment team on 01388 777129 or email [e-mail].

Working Flexibly

We are willing to consider flexible working arrangements if the posted hours, days or times do not meet your needs. Please contact us to discuss options.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience of working within one of the uniformed services (army, navy or air force) – minimum of 3 years.
• Military or civilian Physical Training qualification.

Desirable

• GCSE Maths & English qualification.
• Knowledge of vocational qualifications or the education sector.
• Teaching qualification or experience of teaching or instructing.
• Experience of working with young people.

Why Work for Learning Curve Group

There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work. In addition to being listed in the Top 100 companies to work for, we offer benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year.
• Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years.
• Healthcare Scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Ikea Scheme.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Paid Volunteer day each year.
• Early Finish Fridays (last Friday of every month).
• Student/Teacher Discount.
• Uniform.

HEAD OFFICE PERKS

• Electric Car charging points.
• Free fruit, coffee and tea.
• Onsite shower.
• Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

You’re unique – and we love that about you. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are committed to the following covenants and pledges:

• Armed Forces Covenant Gold.
• Domestic Abuse Covenant.
• Care Leaver Covenant.
• Working Chance.
• Ban the Box.

Halo Code

Learning Curve Group stands against hair discrimination in the workplace and encourages Afro‑hairstyles including afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves and wraps.

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader, supporting disabled people within our network and providing reasonable adjustments. If you require adjustments for interview or workplace, please let us know.

Recruitment Checks

The successful applicant will provide satisfactory references, prove eligibility to work in the UK, and undergo adverse media checks, a DBS check, and provide information related to any previous convictions if shortlisted. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify a role, unless it bars you from working with children or adults.