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Josh S.

Education and Training Officer

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Research all of the jobs available in the Army. I didn't even know I could be a teacher when I started out and now I am loving my job! There is a role for everyone in this organisation.

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Education and Training Officer

British Army

Started 05/2014 to Present

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What do you like about your job and the company?

The Army has been a job like no other; and I had quite a few before I finally decided to join up! For me, it is the amount of time, money and energy that is dedicated to making its people better than makes the Army a stand out employer. I have been able to gain both teaching and masters degrees, become a mountain bike and kayaking instructor and travel the world. At each and every stage of my career I have found myself doing things I never thought I would, and never could have done without the Army.


Some highlights for me have been; working on the London Olympics; serving with the UN and parachuting in Cyprus; skiing in Austria; teaching photography in Chad and social media skills in Nigeria; battlefield studies to France, Spain and Bosnia; playing American football for the Army team; visiting markets in Iraq and being able to support my family throughout it all.

Greatest achievements

I think one of my most memorable achievements is still commissioning from Sandhurst. Basic training is difficult, no matter what route you take, so passing out is always a really special moment and I think it sticks with everyone as one of their proudest.

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Discussions with Josh S
is there any engineering role i can join which is mixed with the frontline?
in Career Tips·dimanche, décembre 7, 2025
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Interested if I can secure a job by being trained in your army I'm a healthcare personel
in Career Tips·mercredi, octobre 22, 2025
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Will there ever be a direct entry to becoming a physical training instructor?
in Career Tips·dimanche, décembre 14, 2025
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