Are you a former military service member or cadet force instructor looking for a rewarding opportunity? Uppingham School is seeking a 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. 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 A full UK driving licence, along with the ability to drive a minibus will be desirable. You will ideally be an ex-Regular or Reservist or possess substantial experience within the cadet forces. Previous experience of line managing staff is also useful. 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: • 51 days claimable Volunteer Allowance (currently £87.04 per day) • 12.5% of the Contingent Grant award • 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.