School Staff Instructor (SSI) – Combined Cadet Force
Acklam Grange School, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PB4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 16 hours per week over 2 days* 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade F 8-11 NJC £26,824 - £28,142 FTE actual salary to be pro rata (partially funded via the MOD) 1 day paid by AGS 1 day volunteer allowance claimed through the MOD
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Educated to GCSE Standard at Grade A – C for a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English, or equivalent qualifications
- Access to a car or means of mobility support
- Previous military or cadet experience
- Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of students in order to provide guidance and support
- Experience of communicating with a range of individuals, including parents/carers and outside agencies in an appropriate manner
- Experience of managing a busy workload whilst maintaining high standards
- Collaborative working within a team
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Be computer literate – MS office
- Have good administration skills
- Ability to control accounts, book transport and courses
- Awareness of Health and Safety in a Military/ Cadet environment
- Knowledge of the Cadet forces ethos and desire to support, encourage and develop Cadets
- Ability to work on own initiative or under pressure and prioritise workload
- Understanding of areas of learning, e.g. literacy, numeracy, science, SEN
- Knowledge of a range of classroom behaviour strategies
- Good communication skills
- Work accurately and methodically with attention to detail
- Deal sensitively with people to resolve conflict
- High level of emotional intelligence
- Ability to cope well with pressure and keep calm in challenging situations
- Friendly and outgoing
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
- Commitment to high standards
- Commitment to team work
- Willingness to learn
- Humour and resilience
- Reliability and integrity
- Ability to motivate students and engage them with their learning
- Ability to produce accurate work to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of people and adapt approach as appropriate
What the school offers its staff
As a member of the Legacy Learning Trust, which is strong, growing, and deeply rooted in our local community, you'll be part of an innovative, cross-phase trust that places learners and learning at the heart of everything we do.
What We Value:
At Acklam Grange, we believe in creating an environment built on:
- Strong, supportive relationships
- High expectations and the drive to inspire excellence
- Equality and celebrating diversity in all its forms
We are committed to professional development and value the unique contributions our staff make every day to enrich the lives of our students.
What We Offer You:
- A wellbeing package that ensures support for every aspect of your health and comfort
- Continuous professional development with expert-led training and evolving opportunities
- A culture of collaboration, where best practices are shared and celebrated
- An exceptional leadership team with a shared vision of success
- A community-oriented, inclusive family atmosphere, with a strong focus on mutual respect and growth
- A workplace where both staff and students feel valued, empowered, and motivated to achieve their full potential
- Competitive salary and pension schemes (TPS & LGPS)
- Family-friendly policies that truly make a difference in balancing work and life
- Exclusive discounts and additional benefits
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Acklam Grange School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1456 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Acklam Grange School website
- Email address
- humanresources@acklamgrange.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01642 277700
Acklam Grange School and Linthorpe Community Primary School converted to academies on 01 July 2018 and are co-founders of The Legacy Learning Trust multi academy trust, with a shared vision:
Placing learners and learning at the heart of all that we do
Acklam Grange School is a large, 11 – 16 urban, multi-cultural secondary school (NOR 1441) with
first class facilities in new campus-style BSF buildings. We place the students at the heart of all that we do.
We gained Teaching School status in 2017 to provide high quality training, development and support to new and experienced school staff.
We place the students at the heart of all that we do. We offer you:
• A school ranked in the top 20% of in the country for student progress for four years running.
• A school with a broad and balanced curriculum where all subjects are valued.
• National Award winner for ’Outstanding Secondary School Progress 2018’ by the Education Business Awards.
• The top performing school overall in Middlesbrough for four years running and ranked one of the top 5 in the Real Schools’ Guide of Teesside state secondary schools.
• Consistently outstanding GCSE results including 9-4 English & Maths 70%, 76% 9-4 English, 77% 9-4 Maths with 27 subjects performing above national figures.
• A nationally recognised, bespoke professional development programme – AGS Inspire.
• A comprehensive, inclusive, family working environment firmly rooted in our local community.
• A commitment to both academic and pastoral success with SMSC as a driving force and strength.
• Staff well-being package supported by a serving NHS practitioner which is nationally recognised.
• SSAT Award winners for 5 years running.
Arranging a visit to Acklam Grange School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email humanresources@acklamgrange.org.uk.
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