CCF School Staff Instructor

The School Staff Instructor is a vital member of the team leading the Combined Cadet Force at Harris Academy Wimbledon. The role is crucial in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of a successful contingent. The SSI is employed by the School and is directly responsible to the Contingent Commander for all aspects of administration, including the MOD Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) and cadets.

The SSI is the main point of contact for various headquarters such a Regional Command and Headquarters London District (LONDIST).

The ideal candidate will have strong military experience, for example, as a regular or a reserve Warrant Officer or Senior NCO with instructor and range management qualifications.

Candidates will be expected to be conversant with the latest infantry tactics and will be physically able to instruct, encourage and lead cadets in the field. The SSI must hold the relevant cadet qualifications and it would be helpful to hold the appropriate Exercise Conducting Officer qualifications. It is necessary to hold a clean driving license.

About Us

Harris Academy Wimbledon opened in September 2018.  We are a brand new, co-educational 11-18 school for the High Path area. We currently have over 600 students in years 7, 8, 9 & 10 and will build year by year with an intake of 180 pupils in each year group. 

Harris Academy Wimbledon promotes high levels of academic achievement across the curriculum, encourages participation in extra-curricular opportunities and empowers students to make decisions wisely.  The curriculum is rich, diverse and personalised ensuring every student achieves his or her true potential.  Academic success goes hand-in-hand with a rich variety of enrichment and extra-curricular activities; these activities help foster a spirit of aspiration, resilience and joy in learning.  

Main Areas of Responsibility

Personnel and Administration

This is not an exhaustive list, but the is indicative of the administrative tasks for which the SSI is responsible:

• Ensure all training pamphlets and publications are maintained and updated
• Maintain an appropriate working knowledge of IT for office administration as well as the production of training materials.
• Book inspections as guided by the Contingent Commander in line with MOD regulations.
• Update cadet and CFAV qualifications and booking training courses using CMIS.
• Hold and record weekly meetings, where possible, with the Contingent Commander and CFAVs.
• Ensure that the CCF office, stores and armoury are maintained and in good order, reporting defects as necessary and complying with all fire and safety requirements.
• Support with the administration of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Security

Whilst the Contingent Commander currently holds the appointment, it is possible that the SSI will be the Unit Security Officer (USyO) as identified in Unit Security Standing Orders (USySOs) issued by LONDIST. This requires compliance with School and MOD security policies.

Logistics

The SSI is the Unit Deputy Equipment Manager (UDEM), as identified in the Equipment Care Directives issued by LONDIST. Responsibilities include compliance with School and MOD Logistics policy, including the following:

• Plan and implement the daily work schedule of the maintenance if clothing, equipment, rations, stores and vehicles.
• Correct storage and handling of hazardous materials including radioactive (minor sources) equipment if they are held.
• Demanding , collecting, and accounting of ammunition, clothing, equipment, rations, stores, and vehicles in support of newly joined cadets and CFAVs, field training, camps and other activities away from the School site.
• Preparing, presenting, maintaining, accounting, and back loading of stores, weapons, ammunition and equipment.
• Liaising with the CQMS & RQMS at LONDIST on all equipment issues, including reporting equipment faults and damage.
• Maintain and update all G1,G2,G3 and G4 paperwork relating to equipment care.
• Ensure that all CCF stores within the school are kept clean and tidy.

Training

The SSI will have the responsibility for training cadets and CFAVs and oversees all aspects of Contingent training, assisting CFAVs and the Section Commanders in planning, and in particular:

• Ensure the Risk Assessments, Range Action and Safety Plans (RASPs) and Exercise Action and Safety Plans (EASPs) are completed by CFAVs to ensure compliance with the MOD Safe System of Training (SST)
• Attend and support all field training, camps and other activities away from the School site as directed by the Contingent Commander.
• Liaise with Regular, Reserve and other MOD units, including LONDIST and other Cadet Forces, for the procurement of training areas, manpower, vehicles, equipment and any other administrative function in order to carry out his/her duties professionally.
• Manage in-house training for all CFAVs as required and booking external courses as necessary.
• Produce and distribute the training programme for each term in advance, brief cadets and CFAVs where appropriate and distribute to LONDIST.
• Attend courses appropriate to the duties of an SSI. This includes achieving and maintaining cadet associated qualifications (e.g range management, SAA, and AT where appropriate).
• Advise the Contingent Commander on all issues of importance relating to the smooth running of the Contingent.
• Ensure an outline Main Events List and specific approvals to train are sent to LONDIST well in advance of training.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for:

• Security Awareness Training
• Information Technology Security Awareness
• Range Management Qualification
• Exercise Conduction Officer Qualification
• Infantry level Tactical Knowledge
• Navigation Instructor qualification
• First Aid Qualification
• Drill Instructor qualification
• Mountain Leader Qualification
• Other Adventure Training qualification
• Microsoft Office (competent in Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Basic Funds Accounting
• D1 Minibus Driver
• Instructional Experience
• Management/Leadership Experience
• Experience working in training establishments
• Adventurous Training Expedition Planning
• Familiarity with current training pamphlet
• Air Rifle Maintenance
• Management of Equipment Care Inspections (ECIs)
• Suitable to work in a school environment
• Commitment, patience, self discipline and excellent time keeping
• Ability to establish good working relationships with young people, school colleagues and armed forces 
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and for long hours when necessary

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.