School Staff Instructor (CCF) 

Main Base: Etone College, Leicester Road, Nuneaton CV11 6AA

37 Hours | Term Time + 2 weeks | Monday to Friday  

Start Date: As soon as possible 

Starting Salary: £29,547.98 (FTE £32,677)

We are seeking to appoint a School Staff Instructor (SSI) for the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) RAF Unit at Etone College.

The CCF is a Ministry of Defence sponsored youth organisation in the UK. There are CCF contingents in over 500 secondary schools all over the UK, offering young people a broad range of challenging, exciting, adventurous and educational activities. Please visit the CCF site for further information: www.combinedcadetforce.org.uk  

The School Staff Instructor plays a key role in the leading, developing and expansion of the RAF Cadet Unit. The successful candidate will oversee the efficient running of the contingent, plan and assist with the training/instruction to the RAF Cadet Unit for staff and cadets and take an active role in raising the aspirations of pupils at Etone College and across other Trust Sites. 

As part of this role your main working base will be Etone College however, there will be a requirement to travel and support other Trust Schools (travel expenses available) under the direction of the Senior SSI. Therefore, you must be able to reliably commute.

The successful candidate must have Armed Forces experience, instructional experience and good knowledge of infantry tactics. They must be able to work well under pressure, be committed and create good working relationships with the Armed Services. Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification for further information. 

About us:  
Matrix Academy Trust are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and currently hold the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award. We have a shared belief that no child should fail and are committed to improving the life chances of all pupils. 

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse. 

For more information, please contact Molly Thomason (HR Director)  MThomason@matrixacademytrust.co.uk or if you are ready to apply please complete our application form on My New Term.

Application Deadline: 19th April 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early. 

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.