Ratcliffe College, one of the UK’s leading Independent Catholic Day and Boarding Schools, is seeking an experienced and proactive CCF School Staff Instructor to join our team. This is a varied and hands-on role, combining logistical oversight, compliance, and operational support with opportunities to contribute to a dynamic co-curricular programme.
You will be responsible for the management and maintenance of all CCF stores and accounts, including clothing, equipment, ammunition, rations, and loan stores, ensuring accurate record-keeping and full compliance with regulations. The role includes preparing documentation for inspections, maintaining secure systems, and supporting audit processes.
As a key member of the team, you will oversee cadet records through Westminster and BADER systems, coordinate maintenance of CCF facilities, and support the Contingent Commander with security procedures, including armoury and ammunition store management.
The successful candidate will play a central role in the preparation and delivery of training, camps, and exercises, including logistical planning, MOD bidding processes, and on-the-ground administrative support. You will also assist in the operation and maintenance of critical facilities such as the armoury, indoor range, and stores.
In addition, this role contributes to the wider co-curricular life of the College, supporting adventurous activities, mountain biking provision, and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme, including expeditions and equipment management. There will also be opportunities to help students access regional and national competitions.
This is a practical, detail-focused role requiring strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, and a commitment to providing high-quality support in a disciplined and structured environment.
Further information is available in the job pack on our website.
Working Hours
- Equivalent of 4 days per week, CCF SSI and Outdoor Education
- Equivalent of 1 day per week, Duke of Edinburgh Assistant Manager
- Hours of work will be agreed according to operational need with the Head of Outdoor Education. These may change throughout the year.
- Full-time. All holidays must be taken out of school terms.
- Some weekend working will be required for the CCF SSI, as will involvement in expeditions and exercises during the school holidays.
- It will be expected that the School Staff Instructor is available to support the College’s Summer School activities programme in addition to the College’s half-term boarding camps
- Term time (34 weeks) plus 8 weeks
Ratcliffe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules), in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
For further information, please see the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosures Policy.
The College is also registered for the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Such checks are required in accordance with the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosures policy and the Data Protection policy. Copies of these policies may be obtained from the Director of Finance and Operations upon request.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory:
- References, of which one must be from a current or most recent employer if not currently in employment
- Disclosure and Barring Service check (including children’s barred list check if appropriate)
- Open source check
- Proof of identity
- Right to work check
- Qualifications check
- Health screening