CCF Contingent Commander at St Columba's College

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SCC/41574

Location

King Harry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4AW

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£7,077.00 Annually (Actual)
Plus attractive benefits

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Term Time Only

Closing Date

10:00am, Mon 14th Sep, 2026

Start Date

October 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

About this Role

The role of Contingent Commander is central to the delivery of the College’s commitment to holistic education and student formation, fostering leadership, resilience, service and character.

St. Columba’s CCF was set up over twenty years ago and contains both Army and RAF sections. We recruit from Form 2 (Year 8) and Form 3 (Year 9), but we consider students from any year group. The CCF is well supported by CFAVs from both inside and outside the College and is always looking to recruit more. Numerous activities are planned during the year including Army Fieldcraft in March, RAF Flying and Gliding and Summer Camps.,

Candidates must have a willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the College and be in sympathy with its Catholic ethos. In return we offer an attractive salary and benefits package.

If you wish to discuss the vacancy further, please contact Jackie Metcalfe, Head of HR, at metcalfe.j@stcolumbascollege.org or call on 01727 892095. To apply for this position, click on the Apply Now link above.

Closing date: 10 am on Monday, 14^th September 2026. Interviews will be conducted shortly afterwards. Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview and to appoint prior to the closing date.

St Columba’s College is a Catholic Foundation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart (US Province)

Safeguarding Statement

St Columba’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including reference checks with past employers, online background checks, and the Disclosure & Barring Service.