CCF Contingent Commander
Founded in 1802 and set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values.
We are looking to appoint a dedicated CCF Contingent Commander to lead the school’s thriving Combined Cadet Force which is made up of an Army and Royal Air Force Section.
Thanks to the distinguished contribution of Colonel Blackford, the CCF Contingent has built up a great reputation for being at the heart of the transformative Ampleforth education by its emphasis on personal development and service leadership. We want to build on that by this exciting appointment, but also to maintain the strong links with CCFs in the maintained sector and within the North East.
The ideal candidate will exemplify the following; self-commitment, discipline, integrity and loyalty and respect for others.
The role is offered on a 40 hour a week, term time only plus 6 weeks [38 weeks pa] basis. Weekend and some evening work will be required.
In return, we have a great benefits package to offer, which includes:
- Competitive salary
- Free meal during working hours
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with Legal and General (Employer contribution matched up to a maximum of 8%)
- Death in Service Gratuity
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff Lodging (where available)
- A friendly and supportive working environment
Should you have any questions regarding this position or would like further information, please contact Miles Blackford, on 01439 766737 or via email msb@ampleforth.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon, 23 May 2024.
We reserve the right to conduct interviews before the closing date, so early applications are recommended. Interviews will take place week commencing 10 June 2024.
St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
