Combined Cadet Force – School Staff Instructor
Part Time – 4 days per week split equally between two Units
Salary: £23,000 per annum pro rata
Thank you for your interest in the post of School Staff Instructor. This is a part-time,
permanent post with the 4 days being split equally between the Darlington School of
Mathematics and Science and Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College. A separate contract of
employment will be given by each establishment.
Included in this document are a job description and person specification. You will also find an
application form, which needs to be completed and returned to the Human Resources Team at
Darlington School of Mathematics and Science at the address given or can be sent by email to
recruitment@longfield-trust.co.uk
Please complete all parts of the form, which includes
1. Application Form (please do not replace with your CV)
2. Criminal Record Declaration
3. Equal Opportunities Form
I hope you find the enclosed information of interest and look forward to receiving your
completed application.
Closing date: Midday on Thursday, 23 April 2015
Interview date: Tuesday, 5 May 2015
Darlington School of Mathematics and Science
Eggleston View
Darlington
DL3 9SH
Tel: 01325 351377
Combined Cadet Force – School Staff Instructor
Part Time – 4 days per week split equally between two Units
Salary: £23,000 per annum pro rata
The School Staff Instructor (SSI) will have an important role in establishing the Combined
Cadet Force at the School and College, offering learning and leadership development
opportunities to the students.
The role is central to the smooth and efficient running and development of the leadership
potential of Cadets.
It is essential that you have previous military experience, having held the Senior NCO rank of
full Corporal or above, that you are Range qualified and hold relevant outdoor education
qualifications.
To discuss the post or arrange a visit please contact :
Calvin Kipling at Darlington School of Mathematics and Science on 01325 351377 or Tim
Fisher at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College on 01325 461315.
Application packs including the job description and person specification for this role and an
Application Form can be downloaded from www.longfield-trust.co.uk or www.qeliz.ac.uk
Alternatively you can contact the HR team at: recruitment@longfield-trust.co.uk
Closing date: Midday on Thursday, 23 April 2015
Interview date: Tuesday, 5 May 2015
Darlington School of Mathematics and Science is part of the Longfield Academy Trust Group of schools. Longfield
Academy Trust and its partner schools and the Sixth Form College are committed to safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post
will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and barring Service criminal records check.
Darlington School of Mathematics and Science
Eggleston View
Darlington
DL3 9SH
Tel: 01325 351377
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Vane Terrace
Darlington
DL3 7AU
Tel: 01325 461315
Job Description
Job Title:
School Staff Instructor
Purpose:
The School Staff Instructor (SSI) will have a formative role in
establishing the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) as a major part of the
learning and leadership development opportunities offered to the
students.
Organise and deliver military and adventure training to the CCF.
The role is central to the smooth and efficient running and
development of the leadership potential of Cadets.
Reporting to:
Headteacher / Principal
Liaising and
working with:
Working Time:
2 days per week at each establishment
Salary/Grade:
£23,000 pro rata (actual salary £18,400 pa)
Disclosure level
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for
work with children
MAIN DUTIES
Instruction and
Training

Plan and deliver military and adventurous instruction and
training to CCF Staff and Cadets including mandatory safety tests.

Manage both military and adventurous training camps, shooting
and Cadet Competitions.

Manage the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Equipment and
Administration

Responsible for the issue, care, maintenance and accountability of
all MoD and CCF equipment and run the School adventurous
training stores.

The daily control of the issue, receipt, maintenance, security and
serviceability of arms, ammunition and explosives held in the
Armoury security facilities.

Administration of the Duke of Edinburgh programme.

Issuing uniform in line with current policies.

Maintaining all registered numbers equipment held on account,
including all weapons and radio equipment.

Reporting any problems with any equipment held within the
armoury and transport the weapons for repair in line with current
policies.
Other duties
 To safeguard and promote the welfare of children for whom the
post-holder has responsibility or comes into contact with,
including adhering to all specified procedures and reporting all
concerns
 To play a full part in the life of the school and college communities,
to support their distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage
staff and students to follow this example

To promote actively the corporate policies of the School and
College

To comply with the establishments’ Health and Safety policy and
undertake risk assessments as appropriate

To practice and promote fair and equal treatment of staff and
students throughout the course of performing all duties and
comply with the College’s, School’s and Trust’s equality policies at
all times

To work as a member of designated teams and to contribute
positively to effective working relations

To undertake other duties of a similar level and responsibility as
may be required from time to time
Other Specific Duties:
The Academy Trust and the College will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable
adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment
opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who
develops a disabling condition.
This job description is current at the date shown, but following consultation, may be changed
by Management to reflect or anticipate changes in the job which are commensurate with the
salary and job title.
This post has a high level of contact with children and young people. The successful applicant
will be subject to relevant vetting checks, including a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring
Service enhanced criminal records check for work with children before an offer of
appointment is confirmed. Following appointment the employee will be subject to
rechecking as required from time to time.
Darlington School of Mathematics and Science is part of the Longfield Academy Trust
group of schools. Longfield Academy Trust and Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College are
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff
and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
SCHOOL STAFF INSTRUCTOR
Key
A
- Application
S
- Selection Process including teaching exercise
R
- Employment References
C
- Certificates
D
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Criminal Check
Application
1.
Application fully supported by employment references
Essential / Stage
Desirable Identified
E
R
Qualifications, Education and Training
2.
Mountain Leader Training
D
A,C
3.
Range Qualified
E
A,C
4.
Relevant outdoor education qualifications
E
A,C
5.
First Aid Qualification
D
A,C
6.
Full, valid UK driving licence, with the ability to drive a
minibus
E
A,C
Experience and Knowledge
7.
Previous military experience
E
A,S,R
8.
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of Full Corporal rank
or above
D
A,S,R
9.
Experience of managing stores
D
A,S
10.
Experience with Cadets or young people
D
A,S
11.
Experience of running Duke of Edinburgh programme
D
A,S
12.
Have an awareness of Health and Safety in a CCF
environment
E
A,S
13.
Knowledge of the Cadet forces ethos and a desire to
support, encourage and develop cadets
E
A,S
Skills
14.
Strong administrative and organisation skills
E
A,S
15.
Be computer literate
E
A,S
16.
Ability to interact with young people
E
A,S
17.
Ability to prioritise
E
A,S
18.
Ability to work on own initiative or under pressure
E
A,S
19.
Good communication skills both written and oral
E
A,S
Personal Attributes
20.
Discreet and confidential
E
A,S
21.
Mentally and physically fit
E
A,S
22.
Calmness under pressure
E
A,S
23.
Self motivating
E
A,S
24.
Suitability to work with children
E
S,R,D
Employment references will be requested prior to the selection process and any issues
arising from these will be discussed at interview. All appointments are subject to
satisfactory references.