Combined Cadet Force Contingent Commander and Academic Teacher

This exciting position would be ideal for a graduate and teacher who is a recent or current CCF officer and has experience as Head of a CCF service section; or perhaps be an existing Contingent Commander, eager for a new challenge. Applications from Officers with a teaching background who are CFAVs in the other Cadet Forces (i.e. ACF and equivalent) are also most welcome.  

Specific Responsibilities Include: 

General  

• Lead the co-ordination, development and evolution of the CCF as a central activity in the co-curricular life of the college.  
• Line management of the SSI and manage the team of CFAVs.  
• Oversee the organisation of the regular CCF activity and chair CCF meetings.  
• Plan and oversee arrangements for all exercises, camps and training days; Plan and oversee all aspects of training on a Wednesday afternoon.  
• Work in conjunction with the SSI to plan and execute a Training Programme and ensure that all pupils are actively engaged according to School and MoD policy.  
• Represent the School at appropriate MoD, and related Committee meetings and keep the Assistant Head appraised of developments within the CCF.  
• Report on CCF events for School publications and electronic media. 
• Recruit Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) and cadets to the level of the establishment set by MOD and for ensuring that the administration and management of the CCF is carried out as required by MOD regulations. 
• Maintain the overall discipline of cadets while undertaking training. 
• Regular liaison with the single service cadet training team supporting the contingent’s section and with affiliated and sponsoring regular or reserve units. 
• Produce and annually update a Development Plan for Basic Recruit cadets, NCO’s and Officers/Staff in the CCF.  
• Keep staff and parents informed of activities in which pupils are engaged. 
• Be responsible for keeping the Contingent’s finances up to date, including preparation of accounts for audit; Expenditure must be in collaboration with the SSI.  
• Oversee CCF nominations for National Courses and training.  
• Be responsible for all CCF awards and ceremonial commitments for the School;  
• Ensure the School is represented at all functions and ceremonial events appropriate to the positive promotion of the Contingent;  
• Co-ordinate Continuing Professional Development of staff involved in CCF;  
• Plan and manage the annual calendar of events for the Contingent in liaison with the SSI, Senior Officers and Assistant Head.  
• Attend camps, field days and additional trips as necessary.  
• Attend formal training courses as required and represent Lancing College CCF at various external military meetings and functions. 
• Contribute to the overall marketing and development of the College’s reputation and promote the profile of the CCF within the extended College community by publicising CCF activities as appropriate.  
• Demonstrate flexibility and an understanding of how to promote the CCF alongside the other activities that take place at Lancing College  
• Take an active role in promoting the benefits of outdoor education to students in and outside the CCF.  
• Foster and maintain appropriate affiliations with sponsor units and stations.  
• Responsible for all buildings owned or utilised by the CCF, and for all equipment owned by or loaned to the CCF.  
• Co-ordinate and manage sensitively the awarding of CCF prizes.  
• Work with the SSI for the:  
• Centralised bidding for MoD ranges and training areas from the relevant agencies;  
• Transport from the MoD Transport Agency;  
• Training stores for camps and exercises  
• Officers and cadet courses;  
• CTT support.  

Key Skills and Qualities required  

Essential 

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent. 
• Knowledge of working with relevant Health and Safety legislation and regulations.  
• Clear understanding of the importance of effective safeguarding.  
• A thorough understanding of the risk to life activities being undertaken by all parts of their contingent in accordance with MOD Duty Holding (DH).  
• Experience of planning, prioritising and organising resources to tight deadlines under pressure.  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective professional working relationships and networks with a wide range of stakeholders and use these relationships to improve service effectiveness and deliver outcomes.  
• Ability to produce reports and convey information that needs explanation or interpretation.  
• Confidence and the ability to promote high professional standards with the CCF team and challenge actions that go against protocol.  
• Familiarity with the Westminster Informational Management System.  
• Relevant experience of managing equipment.  
• Relevant experience of the CCF.  
• Previous experience of working with children and pupils.  
• Motivational skills to encourage participation in CCF activities.  
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with pupils, staff, parents and external organisations.  
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.  
• Ability to prioritise effectively and without direct supervision.  
• Excellent people skills, enthusiasm for working with young people.  
• Flexible with a ‘can-do’ approach.  
• Promote a caring community ethos of the School and its teamwork approach.  

Full job description with detailed responsibilities can be downloaded.

Application Procedure:  

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.  

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk.  

Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk  

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of three referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.  

Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Assistant Head (Co-Curricular), Karen Andrew: kea@lancing.org.uk  

Closing date: 21 April 2025 

Interviews:  w/c 28 April 2025