Combined Cadet Force School Staff Instructor

Benenden School is looking to appoint a suitably experienced and well-qualified individual to the position of School Staff Instructor (SSI) within our Combined Cadet Force (CCF) at Benenden School. 

As SSI, you will facilitate, organise and deliver military training to all members of the CCF at Benenden and John Wallis Academy, and will play a key role in the smooth and efficient running of the Contingent, including its day-to-day administration and training. You will act as the military advisor to the Headmistress and the Contingent Commander and will also assist the Contingent Officers and CFAVs in promoting the personal development of the Cadets.

You will ideally be an ex-Regular Officer, Warrant Officer, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer or Late Entry Officer, or an experienced member of the Army Reserve or Army Cadet Force. Experience of working with young people is essential, along with excellent communication and ICT skills. Ideally, you will be familiar with the military reporting system and inspection regimes.

The CCF School Instructor role could also be linked with a DofE Assistant Manager role (or similar) which would bring with it an additional salary. Candidates interested in this additional role should discuss this at interview.

About the school

Benenden is one of the leading day and boarding schools in the country. Founded in 1923, Benenden School is situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent, the Garden of England. There are 550 girls in the school, aged 11-18.

Benefits

Meals are provided to staff whilst on duty. The school’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym and swimming pool, are available for staff to use.  

To apply, please download the application pack from our website by clicking the apply button. 

Completed applications should be sent to People Services at recruitment@benenden.school by 9.00am on Monday 3 June 2024.

Interviews will be held between Monday 3 and Monday 10 June 2024. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees. Whilst Benenden isn’t accredited to the Living Wage Foundation, we do look to the Living Wage for guidance and our starting pay is currently in line with this.