CCF School Staff Instructor and Outdoor Education Support

Job Description

CCF School Staff Instructor and Outdoor Education Support

Job Reference: schooltalent/TP/285/2620

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Edinburgh

Closing Date: 03/06/2026

Department: Operational/Professional Services

Region / Division: (Not specified)

Job Role: Operational/Professional Services

Package Description

This is a term time plus position, working approx. 40 hours per week. The school timetable runs between 0800 and 1830, Monday to Friday and 0800 to 1600 on Saturday, inclusive of morning and lunch breaks. A vital part of the Outdoor Education syllabus is weekend work, normally taking place on a Sunday between 0900 and 1500, unless departing on a Saturday afternoon for a longer excursion. Time off in lieu will be given. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons are sports afternoons when Outdoor Education takes place. 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.

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.
• Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Optimised pension plan after 3 months service as part of Fettes College Pension Plan.
• Access to discounted healthcare, additional life insurance, shopping discounts, etc through our 4me benefits portal.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to take up a permanent full time position in our CCF and Outdoor Education team 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. The role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the character development of our future leaders.

Main Responsibilities

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

Person Specification, Qualifications and Skills

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
• Experience in maintaining military equipment
• Experience in a range of outdoor activities
• Experience of planning and supporting expeditions

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
• First Aid Instructor
• Understanding of ACSMS
• D1 Minibus license and FMT600
• Knowledge of military stores and accounting
• 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 organisational skills
• 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