School Staff and Outdoor Instructor (SSI)

Clifton College; Clifton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifton College is seeking a dedicated School Staff and Outdoor Instructor (SSI) to support its thriving Combined Cadet Force and Outdoor Education programmes. This full-time, term-time role includes attendance at field weekends, camps, expeditions, and other co-curricular events.

Working with the Contingent Commander and Head of Outdoor Education, the post combines CCF operations with a broad Outdoor Education programme, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, training exercises, expeditions

Qualifications

• Mountain Leader (Summer) qualification and Skill at Arms Instructor accreditation are required.
• Experience delivering adventurous activities and training programmes.
• Ability to manage equipment, logistics, and safety to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the College's Combined Cadet Force (CCF).
• Deliver Outdoor Education programmes and Duke of Edinburgh's Award activities.
• Coordinate expeditions, field weekends, and camps.
• Support cadets and staff with training, admin, and safety.

Skills

Adventure instruction

Leadership development

Logistics management

Safety oversight

Education

Mountain Leader (Summer) qualification

Skill at Arms Instructor accreditation

Job description

Clifton College is seeking a dedicated and experienced School Staff and Outdoor Instructor (SSI) to play a key role in delivering our thriving Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and Outdoor Education programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to support the development of young people through adventure, leadership, and service.

This is a full-time, term-time only position, including attendance at field weekends, camps, expeditions, and other co-curricular events as required.

Working closely with the Contingent Commander and the Head of Outdoor Education, the successful candidate will undertake a varied dual role, combining responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the College's CCF with the delivery of a broad and engaging Outdoor Education programme, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

This role offers the opportunity to shape meaningful experiences for pupils through training exercises, expeditions, adventurous activities, camps, and leadership development opportunities. Approximately half of the role will be dedicated to the CCF, including training, administration, logistics, safety management, and supporting cadets and staff. The remaining time will focus on Outdoor Education, supporting the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme, expeditions, Ten Tors training, and a range of adventurous activities.

Outdoor Education and the CCF are integral parts of life at Clifton College, helping pupils to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, leadership skills, and a spirit of adventure. Through a wide range of activities including expeditions, field exercises, climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, and rifle shooting, pupils are encouraged to challenge themselves and build lasting skills beyond the classroom.

We are looking for an organised, proactive, and highly motivated individual with strong instructional skills and a passion for working with young people. The successful candidate will bring experience in delivering adventurous activities and training programmes, alongside the ability to manage equipment, logistics, administration, and safety responsibilities to the highest standards. Mountain Leader (Summer) qualification and Skill at Arms Instructor accreditation are essential.

Closing date: 2nd November 2026

Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Please note, we require candidates to be at least 18 years of age for all roles apart from our lifeguard positions where candidates are required to be 16+ with the relevant qualifications.

We arecommitted to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees.Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.