School Combined Cadet Force Staff Instructor (SSI)

Droylsden Academy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time School Combined Cadet Force Staff Instructor (SSI). This role involves overseeing training and resources for cadets, ensuring compliance with security standards, and promoting outdoor education. Candidates must pass safeguarding checks. Offering a pay scale of £10,747 to £11,674 per annum for 14.5 hours weekly, with the opportunity for additional voluntary allowances. Flexible working required for events including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Applicants must not be barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children.
• Pre-employment checks will be carried out, including an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training, store management, equipment and weapons maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with MOD security requirements.
• Collaborate with the Outdoor Education Coordinator to enhance student education.
• Promote outdoor education and character development.

Job description

School Combined Cadet Force Staff Instructor (SSI)

Pay Scale: Grade F (Points 17-22): £10,747 per annum – £11,674 per annum (actual salary). In addition, the successful applicant may work and then claim up to an additional 51 days and receive a voluntary allowance directly from the MoD at a current daily rate of £90.96.

Contract: Term time only (39 weeks per academic year). Job type: Part‑time 2 days per week (14.5 hours). Flexibility will be required for events including weekends and evenings. Closing date: 16 January 2026 – 12 noon.

We have the opportunity to appoint a School Combined Cadet Force Staff Instructor (SSI) to join our CCF Team at Droylsden Academy. As the SSI you will ensure that the Academy's Combined Cadet Force takes every opportunity to utilize any military opportunities that could complement and/or enhance the school intent for character development and outdoor education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all training, store management, equipment and weapons maintenance, and administration of the Cadet Contingent.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements as laid down in the relevant MOD publications.
• Work closely with the Academy's Outdoor Education Coordinator to further develop, lead and manage the outdoor and external education of our students.
• Promote and develop a culture of outdoor and beyond-the‑classroom education, reinforcing and strengthening character development.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must not be barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Pre‑employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant statutory checks.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any other legally protected status.

Application Process

Interested applicants should complete a Droylsden Academy Application Form and Equal Opportunities Application Form available at https://www.tret.org.uk/vacancies/droylsden-academy-vacancies/.

Completed applications should be returned to [e-mail] or the Human Resources Department, Droylsden Academy, Manor Road, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6QD.

Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community‑based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post‑16 studies or apprenticeships.