Combined Cadet Force School Staff Instructor (CCF SSI)

Combined Cadet Force School Staff Instructor (CCF SSI)

Location: Wymondham

Salary: FTE: £26,403-£28,142 per annum, Pro-rata £16,204-£17,579 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 29 hours per week, Term-time only

Starting SEPTEMBER 2026

Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023. The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus.

We are seeking an organised and proactive School Staff Instructor (SSI) to support the successful delivery of the Wymondham College Combined Cadet Force (CCF). This key role provides the vital link between the Army and RAF sections, ensuring effective coordination, administration, and communication across the contingent. Responsible for managing MOD compliance paperwork, maintaining stores and equipment, and supporting cadet activities.

All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:

• Professional development
• Free refreshments
• Free on-site car parking
• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.
• Children of staff benefit from increased priority under the admissions policy for their school base after 2 years continuous service.

The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.

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

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The professional competencies expected of a CCF SSI are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with not only the CCF staff but primarily with the cadets and be able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of a CCF SSI are:

• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths G

General Responsibilities

The CCF SSI is responsible for significant instruction with the cadets, administrative arrangements for the RAF and Army sections and for arranging camps and other activities, administering the CCF funds and managing the CCF stores

Specific Responsibilities

The post-holder will be required to comply with the Trust Code of Conduct. The post holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.

The post holder shall participate in the Trust's programme of Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development. A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below, and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required:

• Attend weekly parades in uniform
• Taking the lead on all admin requests received from RAFAC/Westminster and other relevant sources, following up and keeping the Contingent Commander and OCs updated accordingly and maintaining the database and files for both systems
• Complete all necessary administration/documentation for enlistment of cadets and CFAVs and the commissioning of Adult Volunteers

Application closing date: Applications to be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Interview date: TO BE CONFIRMED

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.