School Staff Instructor (CCF)

Wednesfield Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3ES

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  14 August 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,880.00 - £31,880.00 Annually (FTE)

School Staff Instructor (CCF) job summary

We are seeking to appoint a School Staff Instructor (SSI) for the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) RAF Unit at Wednesfield Academy. 

The CCF is a Ministry of Defence sponsored youth organisation in the UK. There are CCF contingents in over 500 secondary schools all over the UK, offering young people a broad range of challenging, exciting, adventurous and educational activities. Please visit the CCF site for further information: www.combinedcadetforce.org.uk

The School Staff Instructor plays a key role in the leading, developing and expansion of the RAF Cadet Unit. The successful candidate will oversee the efficient running of the contingent, plan and assist with the training/instruction to the RAF Cadet Unit for staff and cadets and take an active role in raising the aspirations of pupils at Wednesfield Academy. 

The successful candidate must have Armed Forces experience, instructional experience and good knowledge of infantry tactics. They must be able to work well under pressure, be committed and create good working relationships with the Armed Services. Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

About us:

Matrix Academy Trust are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and currently hold the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award. We have a shared belief that no child should fail and are committed to improving the life chances of all pupils.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

For more information, please contact Mr J Phillips Headteacher jphillips@wednesfieldacademy.co.uk

Application Deadline: 14th August 2025

Interviews to take during the summer holidays.

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Notice:
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wednesfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1020 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wednesfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wednesfield-high-academy

One of the latest schools to join the Trust in January 2023, Wednesfield Academy is at an exciting stage of its journey. This is the ideal opportunity for people who want to share in the excitement of turning a school around. 

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse. 

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