CCF School Staff Instructor (SSI)

We are an 'Outstanding' (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon.

Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community with waiting lists for entry into every year group of our academy.

Our academy is an exceptional place to learn, providing an ambitious but happy and inclusive environment. We have high expectations of our students of all starting points and abilities. We know that our students will leave us academically successful, but we also want them to be well-rounded individuals with a highly developed social conscience, ready to lead in their communities and beyond. Our motto is 'make a difference' and our students and staff give nothing except their very best in pursuit of making a difference to their lives and the lives of others around them.

Three words are crucial to how we guide students to be able to 'make a difference': independence, integrity and resilience.

Independence means we support students to develop their skills and attributes, so they have everything they need to succeed. We set challenging targets and raise aspirations so every single one of our students reaches their potential.

Integrity means staff and students must be fair and truthful and have the courage to take the right action in every situation, even when no-one is looking.

Resilience means we give students the tools to recover from difficulties. We show students how taking risks and making mistakes is all part of the learning journey. We also show students how hard work brings success, and support them to persevere with all challenges.

We are seeking a committed individual to join our Combined Cadet Force (CCF) as a Contingent School Staff Instructor (SSI). This part-time role involves supporting cadet training and helping students develop confidence, leadership, and teamwork skills. Applicants should have experience in the Regular, Reserve or Cadet Forces, or a strong willingness to learn and get involved.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the person specification.

The role is for 51 days per academic year and flexible across the year, aligned to CCF activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Contingent Commander in running the CCF
• Administering CCF operations, including HR, payroll and MIS systems
• Organising and delivering military training with Section Officers
• Developing Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and supporting training attendance
• Acting as subject matter expert on CCF policy and procedures
• Managing security, maintenance and accountability of equipment and weapons
• Supporting the planning and delivery of CCF activities and events
• Ensuring high standards of health and safety compliance
• Liaising with sponsor units, service HQs and Cadet Training Teams
• Supporting wider educational activities, including STEM and outdoor learning
• Contributing to student development, attainment and engagement through CCF
• Promoting the academy ethos and supporting student wellbeing and safeguarding
• Participating in academy life, including evening, weekend and residential activities
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and procedures

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A full driving licence including D1 and D1E
• The willingness to undertake training and further qualifications to develop the role
• Effective and efficient administrative skills
• Computer literacy
• Experience of working with young people
• Excellent communication skills (including written, oral and presentation)
• A determination to develop skill set to meet the needs of the academy and cadets
• Resilience, the ability to calmly work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines
• Ability to think creatively and to prioritise
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to lead a team

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more abouton our website.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable an