CCF Contingent Commander
Highgate School
Haringey
- £13,500 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 10 March 2023
Job overview
Would you like to put your military experience to good use, working for an award-winning educational charity?
Are you someone who loves the outdoors and is excited by the prospect of co-ordinating a challenging cadet programme at a school where the Combined Cadet Force has been a mainstay for over 100 years?
We are looking to employ a dynamic, highly-organised and enthusiastic leader to develop the CCF programme even further: working on strategies for pupil-recruitment; planning inspiring camps and trips; co-ordinating closely with the CCF London Division and managing a highly skilled and experienced adult volunteer team.
Highgate is committed to the wellbeing and development of everyone who works and studies here, and we strive for continual learning and improvement; the right candidate would be supported to undertake all the relevant training in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- To be in charge of the Combined Cadet Force at Highgate School.
- To produce and update a yearly programme for cadets, NCO’s and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) and ensure that all pupils are actively engaged according to School and MoD policy.
- To plan and oversee delivery of weekly training of cadets.
- To work closely with and line manage the School’s SSI.
- To be the Delivery Duty Holder (DDH) for the Contingent
- To plan and oversee arrangements for all exercises, camps and training days and to oversee the arrangement of transport and catering as necessary.
- To recruit, train and manage suitable CFAVs to support the contingent.
- To oversee cadet recruitment and retention and present the CCF to students, outlining the opportunities and benefits.
- To oversee discipline and fitness of school staff and cadets whilst undertaking CCF training.
- To ensure that the contingent complies with the appropriate MOD and school safeguarding policies.
- To publicise the activities of the Contingent, internally, and externally to the wider School and parents, including reporting on CCF events for School publications and website.
- To ensure that accurate registers are maintained and missed attendance is followed up and appropriate action is taken.
- To monitor all budgets for CCF, including preparation of accounts for audit by HQ LONDIST annually.
- To oversee CCF nominations for National Courses and training.
- To liaise with the MoD and ensure compliance with MoD regulations
- To oversee the organisation of the annual regimental dinner and the guests invited.
- To co‐ordinate Continuing Professional Development of staff involved in CCF.
- To contribute to the appraisal of all staff involved in the CCF.
- To ensure that all suitable safety and control measures are in place covering legal compliance, in areas such as: health & safety; data security; weapons and ammunition; fire risk assessments; testing of staff and ensuring qualifications held are in date and current.
- To oversee the (6 monthly) weapon handling testing of all personnel.
- To ensure that the Army database (WESTMINSTER) is kept up to date with current records.
- To ensure cadets with aspirations for a military career are supported in their applications
- To ensure the school is represented at all meetings, functions and ceremonial events appropriate to the positive promotion of the contingent.
Attached documents
About Highgate School
Established in 1565, Highgate is now one of the UK’s leading co-educational independent schools, with around 1,700 pupils aged 3-18.
Academic excellence
Academic standards at Highgate remain high, as our most recent exam results demonstrate. In 2023 over 50% of all our GCSE entries were graded 9, and 78.9% were 9 or 8. Within our Sixth Form, in 2023, 46.5% of all our exam entries were awarded an A* at A level (or Pre-U equivalent) and 82.8% were A* or A. In 2023, 30 pupils matriculated at either Cambridge or Oxford colleges, whilst others took up places at prestigious Art, Architecture and Medical schools. Every year, the vast majority of our leavers enter Russell Group universities or other elite Higher Education establishments, including in the US and Canada.
Beyond the classroom
Alongside their studies, Highgate pupils are offered a wide range of co-curricular activities which enhance both their childhood experience and their future aspirations. We are also exceptionally fortunate when it comes to sport with extensive facilities, excellent staff and a wide range of activities available.
At Highgate, we encourage social responsibility through our charity work, both locally and further afield. For example, we are the principal education sponsor for the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham and support Great Lakes High School in Uganda.
Location
Our School is situated in one of the most attractive and popular areas of North London, a short distance from central London and adjacent to Hampstead Heath. We endeavour to be a sustainable school and are well served by good public transport links.
Management
Our Head, Mr Adam Pettitt, leads our Senior School and is also responsible for the overall direction of our Pre-Preparatory and Junior Schools.
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