Role Introduction

The Adjutant is expected to support the Commanding Officer in the management and routine running of the CCF and the delivery of military and adventurous training and associated activities to the cadets. The Adjutant will also be involved in the wider life of the school and will be involved in co-curricular activities such as the Outdoor Education Programme.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Main Duties

General administrative tasks in the CCF, including but not limited to: 

• Keeping records of attendance;
• Dealing with general day to day queries from parents, boys and staff, ensuring they receive a professional and timely response to their enquiries;
• Supporting with educational visits, including issuing day trips letters, correspondence and ensuring the SSI and CC have all relevant paperwork and information as necessary;
• Supporting the CC with ensuring all instructor requirements are met for all CCF activities;
• Working with the CC and SSI to ensure that safeguarding requirements are met in relation to staffing in the CCF.

Delivery of training:

• Instructing and training cadets and CFAVs in accordance with the cadet syllabus and in line with School values and the ECCF ethos;
• Assisting in the planning and execution of all ECCF and related activities, including annual camps, weekend training events and the Tattoo;
• Ensuring that the CCF remains compliant with WESTMINSTER (Army) management systems;
• Arranging the logistics of training, such as the loan and movement of all weapons and ammunition in accordance with LONDSIT Standing Orders, booking transport and training areas, and managing travel claims and warrant books.

Other Responsibilities 

• Where required, providing support for the school’s wider co-curricular activities programme. This may include supporting with other outdoor education pursuits such as scuba diving, paddle boarding, mountain biking etc.;
• Working with the Contingent Commander and the SSI to update risk assessments as and when required;
• Booking facilities, transport, personnel as required;
• Dependent on individual skills and experience, supporting and delivering CCF activities, and on occasion other outdoor education pursuits;
• Supporting the CCF team with other tasks as necessary to facilitate the smooth running of the department;
• Commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion;
• All positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’ as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential;
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including but not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should have:

• Been an officer in the CCF or have military experience;
• A working knowledge of the Westminster system;
• Previous experience of working in a CCF in a school (desirable but not essential);
• An Adventurous training qualification / qualifications;
• Experience of leading CCF camps or outdoor education expeditions;
• First Aid qualified;
• Proficiency in office 365 applications;
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task, prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines;
• Close attention to detail;
• An adaptable, flexible approach to working, including collaborative support to other colleagues to meet demands of the college;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of people;
• An understanding of the importance of, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people;
• A solid understanding of, and commitment to working within the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.

You may enjoy this role if you:

• Enjoy working with autonomy and taking personal responsibility, ‘getting stuck in’ and coming up with creative solutions to problems;
• Enjoy working in an environment with young people;
• Enjoy engaging with a variety of people with different needs and priorities;
• Share Eton’s holistic vision of education;
• Are happy to work independently as well as within wider teams.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form.  Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.

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