Uppingham School
Rutland
Salary:
£16,396.27 per annum
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
4 October 2025
Job overview
Are you a former military service member or experienced cadet force instructor looking for a rewarding opportunity? Uppingham School is seeking a well-qualified School Staff Instructor to support the delivery of our outstanding Combined Cadet Force (CCF) programme.
Working closely with the Contingent Commander, you will ensure the smooth running of all CCF activities at Uppingham School. This includes preparing for parade days, attending weekend exercises, camps and field days, and instructing both staff and cadets on a range of military matters. You will also act as the CCF quartermaster and supply organiser, assuming responsibility for issuing, recording, and managing all equipment and clothing issues across all CCF sections (Army, Navy and Air Force).
In your additional capacity as Head of Shooting, you will deliver sessions in shooting, ensuring that all shooting and range activities are delivered with strict adherence to the School's health and safety regulations.
This is a part-time role of 23 hours per week, Monday to Friday and Saturday afternoons, term time only, plus 3 weeks across school holidays. Normal working hours for this role are 2.00pm – 6.00pm (Monday to Friday) and 1.30pm – 4.30pm on Saturday.
About you
You will need military qualifications, including Skill at Arms and appropriate range qualifications. A full UK driving licence, along with the ability to drive a minibus will also be essential.
You will ideally be an ex-Regular or Reservist SNCO or Warrant Officer or possess substantial experience within the cadet forces. Previous experience of line managing staff is also required.
A strong understanding of the cadet force ethos and a genuine desire to support, encourage and develop cadets is equally important.
What we offer:
When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:
* 50% Contribution towards premiums for the school's private health scheme
* Discount on School fees
* Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
* 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
* Westfield healthcare
* Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* In house Occupational Health Service
* Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
* Free staff lunches during term-time
* Free annual Flu vaccinations
* Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer
* Recognised as a "Mindful" employer
* Recognised as "Investors in Diversity"
For further details about this unique opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing date: 4 October 2025.
Interviews will take place: w/c 14 October 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
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About Uppingham School
Uppingham School
Uppingham, Rutland
Leicestershire
LE15 9QE
United Kingdom
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school's main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
"Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils' note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils' study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently."
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