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WELCOME TO STAMFORD ENDOWED SCHOOLS

Welcome to theStamford Endowed Schools

Commitment, care, enthusiasm and integrity underpin every aspect of life at the Stamford Endowed Schools. Our children are educated in an environment where learning is regarded as a privilege and key

to unlocking all of life’s possibilities.

Our teachers dedicate themselves to inspiring intellectual curiosity in the students in evermore innovative ways, whilst promoting and protecting the wellbeing of the children in their care.

As a community our Schools work in harmony, blending students of different backgrounds and broadening their horizons with the many opportunities available in and beyond the classroom. As a result, the students are equipped not only with exceptional examination results, but a wide range of

experiences which prepare them for whatever path they choose in life.

Will Phelan, Principal

Our unique team provides opportunities, experiences, influences and support that ignite fires within our pupils and

encourages the spirit to succeed.


SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOLS

It would be natural to think that the staffing complement of a school such as the Stamford Endowed Schools would primarily comprise of teachers with some roles in support of the teaching teams. However just one-third of staff at Stamford Endowed Schools are teachers and the majority

of staff work in our operations, professional services and teaching support departments: they work in the kitchens, the marketing office, or in finance; and they maintain the sports pitches,

the computers and the school libraries. Over 300 people are responsible for providing these key services and ensuring that our three schools operate efficiently and effectively. Whatever their role,

operations staff, professional services staff and teaching support staff are all part of the Stamford Endowed Schools ‘One Team’, and all ultimately contribute to creating a positive environment in

which our pupils and staff can flourish and reach their full potential.

Dean White, Bursar

Supporting our Schools

As Aristotle said: “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”


THE ROLE

The Role

The SSI is the Contingent Account Holder and is responsible for the day to day administration of the CCF at SES. They are also directly responsible for the School Shooting Team which regularly attends Bisley every year. The SSI reports to the Contingent Commander and acts as the Military advisor to both the Contingent

Commander and the Principal.

The Stamford Endowed Schools are looking to recruit an outstanding School Staff Instructor (SSI) to be responsible for the day to day administration of the Combined Cadet Force.

and act as military advisor to the Contingent Commander and the School Principal.

The DepartmentThe CCF constitutes 3 services, with roughly 250 cadets from both the boys’ and girls’ schools taking part. Training takes place during term time on a Friday evening, from 1530-1730. Training is held at the boys’ school site, where the CCF is able to make use of school’s large area of playing fields and a small amount of ‘rough’ ground, to facilitate field-training. There are also two large tarmacked areas which can be used for drill. The CCF makes use of the school’s classrooms, almost all of which are fitted with projectors and speakers systems, to help enrich lessons.

The CCF has its own stores and 3 offices and a 25m .22 rifle range, as well as a large armoury. Training is still undertaken from time to time at nearby Burghley park; an annual night navigation exercise is run in the estate in early December.

Stamford school’s CCF has long played an important role in contributing to ceremonial events, both in the town of Stamford and in the wider area. Each year, the Contingent provides a large number of cadets as part of the town’s memorial parade during November. A delegation is also sent on Armistice Sunday to nearby Barnack, for this village’s act of remembrance. When the Queen visited Stamford in 2012 as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Stamford School’s cadets formed an honour guard along the route of Her Majesty’s parade.

Leadership, Teamwork and Resilience.

Service and teamwork is fundamental to the Stamford ethos and this is exemplified by our commitment to the Combined Cadet Force (CCF). Run along military lines, the CCF is a youth organisation, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. It focuses on the development of leadership and teamwork and on the acquisition of practical skills such as first aid, map-reading and self-reliance.

Field weekends and camps

CCF cadets also take part in two Field Weekends each year and many cadets also attend a one-week camp at the end of the Summer term of their first year. Field Weekends and Camps take place all over the UK. Recent examples include trips to Yardley Chase (Army), RAF Marham and Whale Island (RN).

Regular Inspections

The CCF is formally inspected every two years by a senior Armed Forces officer. Our CCF regularly receives glowing plaudits.

Staff

The CCF is staffed by a Contingent Commander, a Specialist School Instructor, 3 section commanders. There are a number of teaching staff across the Schools, who hold commissions within our contingent.


THE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE PURPOSE

The School Staff Instructor (SSI) is employed by Stamford Endowed Schools as the CCF Contingent Account Holder and is directly responsible to the Contingent Commander. The SSI’s core duty is to adminsiter the Contingent full time on behalf of the Contingent Commander act as the military

advisor to both the Contingent Commander and the School Principal.

• Security of Arms, ammunition and all military equipment

• Administration of all CCF Stores in line with military norms and in compliance with MOD / Cadet Directives

• The formal Registering of all keys including keys to both the Armoury and the Ammunition stores with corresponding lists of key holders and callout sequences

• Preparation for and dealing with inspections and all CCF documentation

• Attendance at Regional Command and Brigade security briefings as and when required

• Security of military pamphlets, training manuals and all documentation associated with cadet training

• Data Handling Compliance

• Liaison with Defence Estates, Brigade HQ, other Contingents and local ACF units

• Procedures for issuing uniforms and equipment to adults and cadets alike with strict accounting practises

• Ordering/purchasing of adventure training equipment, military equipment and uniform accessories as required by the Contingent with the Contingent Commanders authority

• Receipt of deliveries

• External Liaison with the relevant RAF and RN cadet branches in relation to all matters concerning RAF and RN cadets

• Ammunition Bids

• Transport booking both within SES and through 7 Infantry Brigade as appropriate

• Operating in compliance with GDPR and ensuring all files are locked in cabinets with restricted access to offices

• Maintenance, MOTs, insurance, taxing and servicing of all CCF owned vehicles

• Compiling Risk Assessments for all CCF activities

• Assisting all Contingent officers with CASP’s, EASP’s, RAM’s and RASP’s where necessary

• Ensuring that all range documentation and its use is kept strictly up to date

• Ensuring that range procedures are complied with at all times

• Ensure that the Safe System of Training (“SST”) is in place at all times

• Ensuring that the Contingent is recording “green” in all aspects of its Governance and where amber or red occurs that corrective action is immediately taken

• Assist the Contingent Commander in the construction of the Contingent Training Programme

• Advise the Contingent Commander on all aspects of military training

• Responsible for the delivery the complete “CFIT” package to cadets as part of the Contingent Commanders Leadership Development programme

• Assisting the Contingent Commander in ensuring that all CFAVs undertake all Annual tests including safeguarding refresher training and ensuring that adults DBS is always in date.

• Guidance and assistance to all Contingent staff including a CPD programme for each member

THE RESPONSIBILITIES


• Maintenance and Standards of good discipline at all times

• Strict adherence to the Army’s Values and Standards and its Leadership Code

• A determination to make the Contingent a showcase example

• Booking, administration and planning for Field Days, Camps and external events

• OC Contingent Shooting Team

• Responsible for the administration of the Bisley Caravan

• Attending courses appropriate to the role of the SSI including KGVI

• Maintaining the full range of administration detail required on Westminster

• Monitoring adult VA days and advising the Contingent Commander accordingly

• Monitoring adult qualifications and regularly updating Westminster as required

• Responsible for the Contingent Accounts and advising the Contingent Commander and the Bursar’s office on financial matters relating to the CCF

• Booking cadets onto external courses including JCIC and SCIC and undertaking all associated administration


CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

Candidate Specification

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

• Range Qualified (SA(LR) & SA (M) or equivalent)

• A highly motivated starter with excellent communication skills

• Particular personal attributes required are honesty, integrity, dedication and enthusiasm

• A willingness to become involved with the wider life of the School community

• SNCO/ Warrant Officer or equivalent experience, preferably from the Regular Army

• A proven track record of general administration within a military context and preferably in a military training environment

• A full UK driving license

• Knowledge of Infantry tactics (which is the basis of the Army Cadet training syllabus)

• Previous experience of working in a training environment, preferably within the Regular Army

• Relevant experience of working with cadets

• First Aid Qualification or equivalent

• Stores Qualification (CQMS’s Course)

• Experience of MOD operating systems such as Defence Gateway/Westminster

• Recruitment experience within the Armed Forces

• Drill Instructor

• Weapons Instructor


WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

Working Arrangements

JOB TITLE

School Staff Instructor (SSI)

REPORTING TO

Contingent Commander

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Friday 0900 – 1800. There is also a requirement for occasional weekend work in order to assist with Field Training, Camps and External Events

SALARY

£30,000 per annum

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

52 weeks per year

ANNUAL LEAVE

25 days annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 10 bank holidays which includes 2 additional SES holiday days.

During the Christmas break the school will be closed for a period during which 2 or 3 compulsory annual leave is to be taken - confirmed dates will be advised each year.

All annual leave should be taken during the school holiday periods without exception.

OTHER ARRANGEMENTS

• Excellent working conditions

• A free school lunch during term time periods*

• Support for training and development and an annual review programme

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for staff. 24:7:365 advisory telephone advice service and telephone counselling.

• Contributory Pension Scheme with employer contributions

• Subsidised Membership to the SES Sports Centre facilities.

• Access to SES car parking facilities

• A programme of Stamford Lectures and other staff social events.

*Non contractual arrangement


For an informal discussion about the role contact Simon Donegan, Contingent Commander via email in the first instance on [email protected]

Closing date for applications is Friday 31st January 2020 at 12 noon.

THE APPLICATION

The Application

Candidates should apply via the School’s website www.stamfordschools.org.uk/about-stamford/vacancies


AN HISTORIC LOCATION

Stamford was named the ‘Best Place to Live in Britain’ in the Sunday Times.

An Historic Location

Stamford is an exquisite, historical market town which has been voted by The Sunday Times as ‘The Best Place to Live in Britain’. It nestles quietly in the countryside on the border of Rutland, Lincolnshire,

Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire and close to landmarks such as Rutland Water and Burghley House.


OUR SCHOOLS

Our Schools

The Schools are a part of the great heritage of Stamford and a symbol of its vibrancy and evolution. Established in 1532, the Schools have undergone many changes but have consistently

provided a first-class education.

Today the Schools remain interwoven with Stamford life, to which our students, teachers, parents and staff contribute greatly. At Stamford we have one simple and overriding aim, that is to inspire our students and light fires within them.

The schools educate 1650 pupils at the co-educational Stamford Junior School for children

aged 3-11, Stamford High School for girls aged 11-18, and Stamford School for boys aged 11-18. The sixth form which teaches boys and girls together across the two senior schools. Stamfordians leave here poised for success in the real world - quietly confident, kind, positive, hardworking, unassuming and resilient. We are independent schools nurturing independent minds.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional Information

We are committed to supporting the development of all staff. All staff attend a new starter induction programme and undertake reviews with their manager during the 6 month probation period. We have an annual review process within which individual training and development needs are identified. We work

closely with local training providers to support the attainment of relevant formal qualifications.

The Stamford Endowed Schools are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post,

including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

INDUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

CONTACT US

SAFEGUARDING

Further details can be found on the School’s website www.stamfordschools.org.uk/about-stamford/vacancies Any queries related to this vacancy can be directed to the HR Office on 01780 484267/273.

Brazenose House, St. Paul’s Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2BST. 01780 484267 • E. [email protected] • W. www.stamfordschools.org.uk/about-stamford/vacancies

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