Combined Cadet Force

The Governing Body of Fitzalan High School wish to appoint a School Staff Instructor (SSI) to join our enthusiastic, dedicated and ambitious team and be part of our continued drive for excellence.

It is an exciting time to join Fitzalan. The school is significantly oversubscribed, has strong academic results, has a thriving enrichment and extra-curricular programme, and, achieved ‘Excellent, Excellent’ in the most recent Estyn inspection.

We are looking for a dynamic, trusted and committed person who will:

- Embody Fitzalan PRIDE (Prepared, Respectful, Independent, Dedicated, Empathetic)
- Encourage everyone to believe that they ‘can’
- Work diligently together with pupils, staff and parents to succeed
- Lead high quality learning experiences
- Aspire to excellence
- Be a good role model in all aspects of school life

**Closing date: noon, Monday 4th March 2024**

**Duties designated**

**A. Job Purpose**

1. Be the School Staff Instructor for the Combined Cadet Force

2. Support the school’s aims and objectives and to implement school policies and procedures

3. Contribute to the success of the School Improvement Plan

4. Participate in, and support embedding Restorative Approaches across the school

5. Carry out such other associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Headteacher

**B. Organisation**

**Whole school organisation, strategy and development**

1. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

2. Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures in such a way as to support Fitzalan’s values and vision.

3. Be able to use Sims software appropriately, including general Sims software, including creating reports, and Class Charts

4. Be a mentor to identified pupils

5. Support and attend School Open Evening, Parents’ evenings and relevant school events

6. Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings, as guided by your line manager

7. Be aware of and comply with core school policies and procedures

8. Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, including participating in Restorative Approaches

9. Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

**Professional development**

1. Participate in arrangements for the review of your own performance and that of other support staff

2. Participate in arrangements for your own further training and professional development and other support

staff including induction.

In addition, the post holder will follow:

- School and LA Child protection and safeguarding procedures
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate
- Participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in the organisation's Equalities Policy
- Follow the School and LA ICT policy
- Follow conditions or regulations issued by Cardiff Council relating to the post holder’s individual contract of employment

**C. Specific CCF Duties**

**RN CCF JOB DESCRIPTION SCHOOL STAFF INSTRUCTOR (SSI)**

**CCF DUTIES**

In all aspects of the job relating to CCF activities the SSI is answerable to the Contingent Commander. The SSI is to provide the liaison between the unit and CCF RN HQ and the Area Instructor (AI). The following requirements, whilst being comprehensive, are not exhaustive and may be amended by agreement between the Contingent Commander and the SSI.

**SAFETY**

Be conversant with all safety regulations as laid down in CCF documentation, and by MOD Health and Safety authorities to ensure that the correct standards are maintained in all aspects of training. Produce written instructions for all training activities including ranges and exercises. Maintain current first aid qualification, attending refresher courses as required. Maintain all other professional qualifications pertaining to the role.

**BUILDINGS**

Liaise with safety inspectors and implement requirements following regular inspections. Be responsible for the maintenance of CCF buildings through the various authorities, RFCA, MOD and school Health and Safety and Maintenance department.

**INSPECTIONS**

Prepare for, and be in attendance for all periodic inspections as follows:
Biennial Inspection

Equipment Care Inspections (ECI)

Mandatory Equipment Inspection (MEI)

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Unit fire inspection

Unit security inspection

Alarm testing

Electrical installation inspection

Annual radiation return

**OFFICER TRAINING, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION**

Maintain comprehensive P-Files (Personal Files) for all Officers on strength.

Liaise with RN CCF HQ regarding all aspects of CCF personnel and administration.

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