Army Section Commander

Due to the continued growth here at Worksop College we have an exciting new opportunity to lead a high quality and vibrant Army Section within the School’s successful CCF Contingent. You will be the key leader within the Army CCF team and will be responsible for the planning and delivery of high quality training to the cadets within the section. 

Here at Worksop College our focus is firmly placed on academic excellence for all within a non-selective school.  We are entering an exciting phase of our continued period of development due to an increase in pupil numbers over the last year. 

We will look to close the vacancy and confirm the appointment as soon as we have found the right person to join our team, therefore early applications are encouraged. 

Set in 400 acres of stunning North Nottinghamshire woodland, Worksop College and Ranby House has the benefit of a sprawling campus, with some of the best facilities in the county. The major cities of Sheffield, Doncaster and Nottingham are an easily commutable distance and give the school a secure and rural feel, whilst enjoying a comfort-able proximity to city life.

Key Responsibilities

The role will involve the coordinating, instructing and supervising training, field days and summer camps. 

• To maintain an up-to-date but enjoyable and challenging training programme at all levels. 

• To update 5010C in conjunction with the training package delivered. 

• Have a sound working knowledge of Army Cadet Safety Management System (ACSMS).

• Have the desire to increase the cadet experience at all levels within the contingent. 

• Establish an individual Development plan for the position within the Contingent and encourage officers within the section to develop their qualifications. 

Logistics and Quartering

• Liaise with the appropriate Army authorities and the SSI in respect of ordering, updating, writing-off equipment and other stores matters. 

• In conjunction with the SSI record and control all clothing and equipment issues to all cadets and staff, including control and maintenance of clothing and equipment accounts, and billing for lost/damaged equipment as necessary. 

• To purchase (with the Contingent Commander) and maintain items required for training. 

Civil and Military Relations 

• Take a key role in planning for the Contingent’s Biennial Inspection in conjunction with the Contingent Commander.

• Promote the school to HM Armed Forces locally and nationally.

• To undertake visits and journeys deemed appropriate by the Contingent Commander/Headmaster on contingent/school business.

• To assist with the marketing of the CCF and DofE.

Working hours: Casual employee, you will work such hours as agreed with the Contingent Commander/DofE Manager 

Online applications:

Should be made by all applicants via the application form and include a covering letter through https://www.tes.com/jobs , outlining the reasons why you are interested in the role and to demonstrate how you meet the role and responsibilities outlined within the job description. CVs may be sent in addition to, but not instead of the completed application form and covering letter.

Worksop College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Please note we are a no smoking site.

Safeguarding & Child Protection 

Worksop College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Equal Opportunities

Worksop College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applicants equally. It is our policy to take all reasonable steps to employ and promote employees on the  basis  of  their  abilities  and  qualifications  without  regard  to  age,  disability,  sex,  gender  reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, marital or civil partnership status, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, trade union membership, religion or belief.