Educational & Training Services Officer

Educational & Training Services Officer - Reserve

Become a specialist in military education and training, developing Soldiers and Officers of all ranks. Officers of the Educational and Training Service (ETS) deliver education, design training and provide cultural skills.

Everything you need to know about the role, requirements and what you’ll gain.

You can join between the ages of 21 – 50. At the time of your application you will need to be between 21 years old and
49 years & 11 months old.

72 UCAS Points from at least two A-level, or Scottish Higher, passes.

35 ALIS points at GCSE (34 for SCEs) from seven GCSE/SCE subjects (including Grade C/4, Scottish National C, in English, Maths and a science or a foreign language).

A Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in any subject.

A qualified teacher (or set to be qualified in the next 12 months). You can enter the ETS Branch Reserves up to the age of 50 subject to medical fitness and Officer Selection boards.

Unsure about requirements? Your local Army Reserve unit can help you.

The ETS’s three main roles are the delivery of military education, the design of military training, and developing the cultural and linguistic requirements of the Army. Reserve Officers teach Soldiers in the UK as well as educating troops from allied forces. They ensure the development of Reserve Soldiers throughout their career and ensure the British Army’s reputation for training remains world-leading.

Develop Soldiers and officers from across all ranks and cap badges

Support future commanders and unlock their leadership potential

Develop future Army training ensuring the Army is ready for its next challenge

Be an expert in the delivery of training of your chosen subject matter

Study for fully-funded MSc programmes

Support the Army’s understanding of language and culture

Enjoy posting opportunities across the UK and abroad

First, you become an officer over 44 weeks. All Army training will fit around your day job – and comes with pay and bonuses.

You’ll be assigned to an Army Education Centre that’s close to your home to complete induction training. In your first year, you’ll do a Junior Officer Leadership Package – a great addition to your Army and civilian CV. Later, you can take a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) or apply to learn a foreign language. As an ETS Reserve Officer you can serve with other units and take courses including parachute training.

You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £83.31 per day once you have passed Army Officer Selection and rising to £99.60 per day once you've commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training, you're entitled to a tax‑free lump sum called a bounty.

Fully funded MSc (distance learning programme)

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)

Qualifications in foreign languages

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Most Reservists train one evening a week and one or two weekends a month alongside their civilian job.

One week I could be map reading, one week I could be doing rifle training, another week we might have fitness.

Reservist training fits around your life, with regular sessions in the evenings and longer training on some weekends. You’ll build skills step by step, alongside people balancing jobs, study and family life.

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