CCF School Staff Instructor and Outdoor Education Support in Edinburgh

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to take up a permanent full-time position in our CCF and Outdoor Education team here at Fettes College. They will play a pivotal role in supporting these activities by leading, developing, and expanding an outstanding CCF and supporting our outdoor activity programme for all students. It is a unique opportunity to contribute to the character development of our future leaders, maximising their full potential, stretching them and offering them the opportunities to grow in confidence through both engaging and high-impact learning.

Main Responsibilities:

Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role.

Ideal Candidate: Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills

• Essential
• CCF or HM Forces:
• Experience as a SNCO, WO or Officer in the Regular, Reserve and/or Cadet Forces
• Experience in delivering training to Regular/Reserve personnel and/or cadets
• Relevant instructor qualifications
• Experience in maintaining military equipment
• Outdoor Education:
• Experience in a range of outdoor activities
• Experience of planning and supporting expeditions
• Desirable
• CCF:
• Good practical knowledge of cadet activities (field craft, map reading, adventurous training, skill at arms, first aid, drill)
• Understanding and experience of managing Health and Safety
• Hold or obtain Government Security Clearance
• Skill at Arms Instructor
• Range Management Qualifications
• Exercise Conducting Officer Qualification (M Qual)
• First Aid Instructor
• Understanding of ACSMSD1 Minibus license and FMT600
• Knowledge of military stores and accounting
• Outdoor Education:
• Relevant Outdoor Education NGB qualifications
• Good practical knowledge and experience of DofE expedition requirements

Skills and Attributes

• Competent in the use of Westminster and other cadet MIS
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent record keeping
• Professional manner
• Desire for continual development and improvement
• Ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students
• Collaborative and team-working approach
• Shared responsibility approach
• Positive “can do” attitude
• A desire to develop and help others
• Personable and approachable
• A willingness to enter into the spirit of the school, and contribute to the wider life and work of the school
• Commitment to safeguarding

Package Description:

This is a term-time plus position, working approx. 40 hours per week, however much autonomy is given to the post holder, as the role has clear objectives. The school timetable runs between 0800 and 1830, Monday to Friday, and 0800 and 1600 on a Saturday, inclusive of morning and lunch breaks. A vital part of the Outdoor Education syllabus is weekend work which normally takes place on a Sunday between 0900 and 1500, unless departing on a Saturday afternoon for a longer excursion, and time off in lieu will be given. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons are sports afternoons when Outdoor Education takes place. In addition, attendance is required at DofE Expeditions and Third Form Field Week. Some trips, CCF Camp, Bisley, CCF Courses, etc. take place during the school holiday periods.

The remuneration package will be competitive and will, to an extent, depend on the experience of the successful candidate. School Staff Instructors are also entitled to claim up to 51 days of Voluntary Allowance (VA) from the MOD in support of Cadet Activity. Annual Salary: Circa £37,000 depending on experience.

Staff Benefits:

• Parking within the campus grounds. The campus is easily accessed by car and bus; there is a bus stop located outside the campus serving a number of routes across the city and to rail stations.
• Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool.
• Free lunchtime meals during term time, and at other times when catering is provided, and you are on duty.
• Life insurance scheme.
• Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• You will be opted into the Fettes College Pension Plan after 3 months service. This scheme is a money purchase one, operating as a salary exchange plan. The College will contribute to the scheme a minimum of 8% and you will contribute a minimum of 2%. Fettes operate a contribution matching scheme up to 12% of base salary.
• Access to discounted healthcare, additional life insurance, shopping discounts, etc through our 4me benefits portal.