School Staff Instructor - Combined Cadet Force

Gosforth Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Career development across Gosforth-Gor

Job summary

North Gosforth Academy and Callerton Academy in Newcastle upon Tyne are seeking a committed School Staff Instructor to support the development and delivery of their Combined Cadet Force (CCF).

The role focuses on establishing and promoting the CCF across both schools, serving as the main contact for cadets and coordinating logistics for training, exercises and residential camps throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Armed Forces or Cadet Forces, ideally having held SNCO, Warrant Officer or Officer rank.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with ability to maintain records and manage compliance.
• Ability to manage cadet records and training activity using management information systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish and promote the CCF across both schools and act as main point of contact for cadets.
• Provide logistical and organisational support for the unit and plan engaging training programmes.
• Support exercises and residential camps throughout the year.

Skills

Armed Forces / Cadet Forces experience

Organisational & administrative skills

Tools

Management Information Systems

Job description

Callerton Academy
Bedeburn Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4JQ

North Gosforth Academy andCallertonAcademy areseekingto appoint a committed and enthusiastic School Staff Instructor to support the development and delivery of our Combined Cadet Force (CCF).

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to two schools that are proud to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, enabling every student to succeed and equipping them with the skills needed to navigate the challenges of adult life. Alongside academic achievement, we place strong emphasis on developing respectful, resilient young people who make positive contributions to their communities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in establishingand promoting the CCF across both schools, acting as the main point of contact for cadets. Working closely with the Contingent Commander, the post holder will provide logistical and organisational support for the unit, helping to plan and deliver an engaging training programme, as well as supporting exercises and residential camps throughout the year.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Has experience in the Armed Forces or Cadet Forces, ideally having held SNCO, Warrant Officer or Officer rank.
• Has strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage compliance requirements.
• Can support the management of cadet records, training activity, attendance and qualifications through management information systems.
• Understands the importance of safety, security and safeguarding within a youth-focused environment.
• Can support the planning and delivery of training, events, camps and wider cadet activities.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A competitive salary- as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
• Generous annual leave
• Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.