Combined Cadet Force, School Staff Instructor

Deadline for applications:            12:00pm Friday, 3rd June 2022

Start date:                                        ASAP

Contract:                                           Permanent   

Hours:                                                37 hours per week – with additional hours on ad hoc basis

Holiday:                                             30 Days annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary:                                               SCP 18 – 23 + Volunteer Allowance (paid by MoD)

The Post:

Northampton International Academy (NIA) is looking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified individual as the School Staff Instructor (SSI) to support the Contingent Commander of NIA’s newly established Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Royal Navy Detachment. 

The post holder will support the Contingent Commander, in establishing and running its Royal Navy Detachment.  The role of the CCF SSI will be to ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the CCF with some additional whole school responsibilities.  The successful candidate will be committed to developing the very highest standards for the CCF. The candidate will be well qualified with recent training experience and be able to add significant value to the CCF and other whole school responsibilities

We are looking fo

A self-motivated SSI who will use their initiative to contribute effectively to the development of the CCF and other whole school responsibilities.  An individual who is passionate about the CCF; with the ability to think creatively to generate the growth and engagement of the CCF with both students and adults.

The Academy

Northampton International Academy is a local school with a global vision and this is at the very core of our curriculum offer. Every school in the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) is committed to providing the highest standard of education so that all children are supported to be the best that they can be. This will be achieved by the delivery of a well-planned and highly effective curriculum which is driven by our values. We believe in the transformational power of education. Transformation is in the very fabric of our building, having been transformed from the derelict and disused Royal Mail sorting office into a state-of-the-art educational facility. 

In addition to our subject-based curriculum, our character education has been introduced throughout our all-through school as its DNA from reception through to Year 13.  This character curriculum helps to prepare children for future learning and their adult lives. Focusing on the characteristics of Responsibility, Collaboration, Respect, Care, Excellence and Aspiration, our DNA of NIA complements our subject curriculum and our House system. 

As a school, we are still growing. Therefore, we have a range of exciting opportunities for a September start. Please do watch the video of our school poem 'What We Are Made Of' to get to know us better. https://youtu.be/X8HFh1OarE4 

By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

·        Continuous professional development and training opportunities

·        Dedicated support from our school improvement team

·        Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools

·        A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation

·        A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

·        Childcare vouchers scheme

·        A corporate eye care plan

·        Flu jabs for all staff

·        Cycle to work scheme

·        State of the art Fitness suite

·        Headspace

For more information please contact Lorna Stockwell on 07500 559281 or email  recruitment@emat.uk

COVID-19 considerations:

We have a comprehensive COVID-19 risk assessment for all on-site working to ensure the health and safety of staff and pupils

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

EMAT reserve the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.