Combined Cadet Force School Staff Instructor (Ccf Ssi)

Location: Wymondham

Salary: FTE: £26,403 – £28,142 per annum, Pro-rata £16,440 – £17,835 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay

Vacancy Type: Permanent, term-time only

The College is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.

The Role

They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as a CCF SSI.

The Role of the School Staff Instructor (SSI) at the College Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is an integral part of this unique cadet organisation. The SSI is the link between the OC Army and RAF sections who ultimately report to the Contingent Commander, without the SSI this cohesion is not achievable. Being hugely organised with all the paperwork that MOD require is essential. Maintaining the stores is also essential in the smooth running of issuing kit and stock checks. The hours outside the main parade day on a Tuesday are flexible and can be moved around as long as the total hours are agreed with the Contingent Commander. This role is term time only so work in the office when the school is on holidays is not required but their will be a rota for the Armoury alarm call outs and the SSI will be expected to attend the Army summer camp and RAF summer camp if these fall in the school holidays. These camps will be paid separately from Brigade so these 2 weeks are in addition to the pro rata pay of the SSI.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend weekly parades in uniform
• Taking the lead on all admin requests received from RAFAC/Westminster and other relevant sources, following up and keeping the Contingent Commander and OCs updated accordingly and maintaining the database and files for both systems
• Complete all necessary administration/documentation for enlistment of cadets and
• CFAVs and the commissioning of Adult Volunteers
• Maintaining up to date records (personal, training, qualifications, promotions and adding the weekly attendance register on Westminster and Bader for all the Contingent Personnel
• Manage the calendar on Westminster/Bader for all training events, including VA days, submitting all relevant paperwork. Managing trips and visits on the school Evolve system
• Oversee all the Contingent purchases and ensure the CCF has appropriate insurance cover
• Assist the Contingent Commander in maintaining the CCF accounts and records in accordance with current accounting regulations o Prepare the Public Accounts to be audited by Brigade o Assist the CC in running the Public and private accounts
• Collate required returns to the MOD (equipment, qualifications, controls and records)
• Prepare documentation for Biennial inspections
• Provide and support instruction in accordance with the CCF training programme;
• Maintain stores, check receipts, check stores, arrange kit issue and maintain and order replacement kit as required
• Maintain the Firing Range, annual cleaning/ventilation and the Range Licence requirements
• Check and maintain weapons and ammunition stores in accordance with current regulations; this includes cleaning the weapons weekly
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining a CCF inventory and ensuring that the offices are kept clean and tidy at all times
• Generate and monitor works requests with appropriate agencies (either College or MOD)
• Provide administrative support for all CCF activities such as trips and visits
• Provide administrative and organisational support for CCF Camps during the year
• Attend at least one CCF camp during the year; ideally both the army and the RAF where possible
• The post-holder shall participate in the College’s programme of Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development
• Be available as a key holder for Armoury Alarm call outs, on a rota agreed with your line manager, on both working days and weekends. The successful candidate must therefore live within a 30 minute travel period of main location of work at the College
• Support CCF staff with course and CASP preparation, Admin letters, kit issue
• Establish working relationships with key CCF College staff and other non CCF staff
• Provide monthly report to the CC of achievements of the CCF and any actions that need escalating
• Ensure all tasks that the CC sets are completed on time

Skills and Qualifications

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE.

To Apply

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