Contingent Commander for the Combined Cadet Force

Federation Multi-Site Role

Salary: Spine Point 33 - £38,765.50 to Spine Point 40 - £45,524.15

Start date:

Application closing date: 31/10/2024

Contract Type: Part-Time (Permanent)

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Work pattern: Part-time (Negotiable) 

Location: Hackney – Required to work at the Mossbourne Federation Sites 

While prior experience in cadet training is advantageous, we welcome applications from individuals who are eager to learn and grow into the role of Contingent Commander.   

All applicants will have a genuine enthusiasm for youth development, adventure, and leadership, with a commitment to empowering young people to succeed. This is an exciting opportunity to make lasting impact by nurturing the skills, character, and opportunities of Mossbourne pupils through an enriching cadet experience.  

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.   

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, expectations of staff are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.   

Set within the metropolitan borough of Hackney, all Mossbourne Federation academies are in close proximity to London Overground stations, providing a no-fuss commute for colleagues living in other London boroughs. London’s fashionable ‘East and West Ends’, are also only a short distance away.   

Federation staff are rewarded through access to a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to;  

– Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation  

– Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs  

– Free staff fitness classes  

– Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes  

– Free lunches (T&Cs apply)  

– Discounts at local restaurants  

– Saturday pay programme  

– Special leave scheme  

– First rate professional development and career opportunities  

– Staff appreciation awards and events  

– The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)  

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.   

Please view the job description here:  CCF Commander_Recruitment Pack_2024

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. 

The Mossbourne Federation is actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other minority ethnic descent. 

Injustice, discrimination and intolerance go against the core tenets of the Mossbourne ethos. We actively reject discrimination in our academies through continuous review of our working policies & practices across the federation, including at board level.    

We are committed to developing and supporting inclusivity, diversity & anti-racism in every facet of what we do. 

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

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