Job Description

Contract: Permanent, full year

Hours: An average of two days per week (15 hours) during term time, with ad hoc days during holiday periods. There will be periods away from home for weekend training or week long camps.

Salary: 10,000 + 51 days MOD volunteer allowance

The role

The Grammar School at Leeds is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Combined Cadet Force (CCF) as the School Staff Instructor. This vital role ensures the smooth operation of the CCF Contingent and plays a key part in developing the leadership potential of our cadets through military training, outdoor pursuits, and meticulous administrative and logistical support.


The successful candidate will ideally have recent experience as an Officer or SNCO, or leadership experience within a CCF or ACF environment. A sound understanding of military protocols, training delivery, and equipment management is essential. Candidates should also possess excellent organisational and communication skills, and be comfortable working independently and collaboratively. A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to support camps, field days, and weekend training are required.


This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for youth development and outdoor education, committed to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding, safety, and discipline. If you are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a thriving co-curricular programme, we would be delighted to hear from you.


GSAL was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021. The school is a friendly, fun and supportive environment and has invested significantly in pupil and colleague wellbeing, while insisting upon high standards of personal conduct and customer service.

Benefits

We value our GSAL community and offer a wide range of benefits including:

Significant discount on school fees 25 days annual leave per year plus eight statutory bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles) School closure days in the Christmas holidays in addition to annual leave entitlement (usually an extra 3 days annual leave) Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave Subsidised childcare provided for colleagues' children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11) Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer (with the facility to pay higher or lower employee contributions) Training and CPD available including five inset days per academic year Colleague lunches: three courses for 2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate Access to free private GP appointments via Health Hero Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Vivup, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 140 acre site Onsite gym and swimming pool available for staff use within set times as well as staff classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work Free car parking available on site Use of the school's extensive library facility Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it Colleague discounts through multiple providers, including Vivup, blue light card, discounts for teachers and Extras Opportunity to be involved in co-curricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events

How to apply

Please complete the online GSAL application form. For any enquiries about the role please contact vacancies@gsal.org.uk


Further details about the role and its responsibilities can be found in the candidate information pack, available in the 'documents' section of our advert on the school website.

The closing date for applications is: 08:00 Monday 28 July

Interview date: Monday 8 September 2025