School Staff Instructor - Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Team - Part TimeJobsGoPublic

The Vacancy

Sir John Nelthorpe School is a successful and popular 11-19 mixed comprehensive school with a rapidly growing roll (currently 830 pupils). It has a caring ethos and a long tradition of academic attainment. As part of the school’s extra-curricular activities, we run a successful and rewarding Combined Cadet Force for our pupils.

We are now seeking to appoint a highly motivated School Staff Instructor (SSI) to join our CCF team on a part-time permanent basis from January 2027. The appointment of the SSI at Sir John Nelthorpe School is made by the Headteacher and is subject to approval by the Brigade (via the Cadet Training Team). The post is accountable to the school’s CCF Contingent Commander.

You will be based at the School for one day per week term time for 39 weeks per year and will work 51 days funded by the MOD which will be 1 day per week term-time plus some weekend and holiday working at camps and training courses. The working pattern will be 7.5hrs per week (1 day) term time + 7.5 hours per week (1 day) to be claimed via the MOD for 51 weeks per year (inc. some weekend working)

The successful candidate will:

Be an enthusiastic SSI and have a passion to support cadets to a high standard.

Have the ability to support an inspiring and dynamic learning environment.

Demonstrate and share subject knowledge.

Demonstrate a clear commitment to raising aspirations and developing excellence.

Be passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people.

Be well organised, inspirational, ambitious and hard working

Have the ability to meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

Be flexible in your approach & vision.

Have the ability to support and communicate effectively with cadets, parents, external agencies and colleagues.

Have the ability to cope with challenging situations and display relentless perseverance

In return Sir John Nelthorpe School will offer:

An outstanding community of staff, pupils and parents who work as a strong team who will produce cadets who will thrive

A bespoke programme of induction and professional development

High standards and expectations of academic success and progress

A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment

A well-resourced and well managed CCF

This vacancy provides an excellent opportunity for the right candidate with the drive and commitment to running a successful CCF. To apply, please complete the application form via the North Lincolnshire Council website. Please note we do not accept CVs. The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 2nd November 2026.

Sir John Nelthorpe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and supportive references including your suitability to work with young people.

If you feel that you would like to discuss this post in more detail before applying please contact Mrs A Hardisty, Contingent Commander by email to [email protected] or telephone on 01652 656551

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

Attachments

Job Description and Person Specification

Term Time Calculator