CCF Contingent Commander

Worksop College and Ranby House; one community set across two schools - educating children from age two to eighteen. We're proud of being a broad-ability school with a focus firmly on progress, recognising that every child has their own set of skills and abilities, whether it be academic, sporting, musical or otherwise. We believe that education is about more than the flight towards academic success, but about human flourishing. We want our students to be the very best version of themselves. If they are destined to attend an established University, here is where they will flourish, or if they are an outstanding sportsperson, here is where they will hone their skills. Perhaps they are a talented artist or musician, here is where they’d perfect their craft, but if these talents are yet to be revealed, here is where they’ll be discovered. We are a remarkable school, in a stunning setting, with exceptional facilities and a talented teaching staff. At our school, what matters is the individual, their aspirations and their future.

To lead, administer and develop the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), overseeing the RAF, Army and Royal Navy sections and ensuring the Contingent operates safely, effectively and in accordance with relevant CCF and Service regulations.

We are also recruiting for a Head of Outdoor Education / DofE Manager / Teacher of Games position. There may be scope for the successful candidate to undertake both roles as a combined full-time appointment, subject to experience and suitability. If you would like to be considered for this option, please indicate this clearly in your application. The ability to coach Games and/or offer an academic subject would also be viewed favourably.

The anticipated start date for this position is January 2027; however, we would welcome applications from candidates who are available to start in February/April 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the CCF across all three Service sections.
• Oversee the administration, organisation and delivery of the CCF programme, training and activities.
• Work closely with Section Commanders, school leadership and relevant Service/CCF authorities.
• Ensure appropriate standards of safeguarding, health and safety, risk management and compliance are maintained.
• Develop cadet numbers, participation, training opportunities and the overall contribution of the CCF to school life.
• Manage CCF resources, equipment, budgets and associated administration effectively.
• Promote the values of leadership, discipline, teamwork, service and personal development.

Pastoral Care

In addition to the academic role, every teacher is expected to play a full role in the life of the School outside the classroom and is attached to one of the boarding or day houses.

This Job Description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The role holder may be asked to carry out other activities commensurate with this Job Description from time to time.

Additional Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to undertake such additional responsibilities as may, from time to time, be considered to be reasonable and required by the Headmaster.

Other Matters

You will be required to carry out other duties as may be commensurate with the post which do not change the character or purpose of the post which are necessary to maintain high standards of business practice. This job description therefore may be altered from time to time to meet the changing needs of the School.

Health and Safety

The School is committed to ensuring the Health and Safety of all who learn, work, live and visit the School. You must take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by your activities. All safety instructions must be obeyed and the required training undertaken. All accidents and near misses must be reported and recorded within the Accident Book available on both sites.

Statutory requirements & equal opportunities

Safeguarding & Child Protection

For this post applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including, but not limited to, reference checks with previous employers, online searches, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Applicants Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List Check). All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory outcome of child protection screening checks.

Disclosures

We will appoint, train, develop and promote on the basis of merit and ability alone. It is a stipulation of the Governors and a statutory requirement that members of staff appointed to Worksop College should be shown not to have any criminal record, which might prevent them accepting a post at the College. Accordingly, the College requires permission from all members of staff to make an appropriate investigation. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory outcome of this enquiry.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Equal Opportunities

Worksop College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applicants equally. It is our policy to take all reasonable steps to employ and promote employees on the basis of their abilities and qualifications without regard to age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, marital or civil partnership status, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, trade union membership, religion or belief.

Working at Worksop and Ranby House is as much about a lifestyle choice as it is about pursuing a satisfying career path. We have high expectations of our staff and reward with an attractive benefits package, which includes:

• Fee concessions for your children
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to gym, sports hall and swimming pool
• Free meals provided when on duty
• Free onsite parking

• Previous experience as a CCF Contingent Commander or equivalent leadership appointment.
• Experience of developing and expanding a CCF within an independent school.
• Relevant instructional, leadership or training qualifications.

Qualifications & Experience

• Appropriate military/CCF qualifications and experience to command and administer a CCF Contingent.
• Significant experience within at least one of the three Services and/or the CCF.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing personnel, training and activities in a school or youth environment.
• Good understanding of CCF regulations, administration, safeguarding, risk management and relevant Service procedures.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an independent school environment and alongside senior school leadership.