Outdoor Pursuits and Service Co-ordinator
Job Type: Contract
Job Sector: Education
Region: Scotland
Location: Edinburgh
Salary Description: Commensurate with skills and experience.
Posted: 04/10/2024
Recruiter: Teacheroo
Job Ref: schooltalent/TP/285/1390
Job Views: 1
A permanent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join Fettes College as Outdoor Pursuits and Service Coordinator. The purpose of this role is to support a comprehensive Outdoor Pursuits syllabus for all students, manage several volunteering options with local charities and external agencies, and motivate Cadets and CFAVs within the Fettes College CCF Contingent to enable Cadets to achieve the stated aims of the Combined Cadet Force.
Package Description:
The remuneration package will be competitive and will, to an extent, depend on the experience of the successful candidate. Cadet Force Adult Volunteers are also entitled to a Voluntary Allowance (VA) from the MOD in support of Cadet Activity.
Staff Benefits:
In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled to a range of benefits that include:
* Parking within the campus grounds.
* Membership of Westwoods gym and health club.
* Free lunchtime meals during term time.
* Life insurance scheme.
* Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Opt-in to the Fettes Trust Non-Teaching Staff Pension Scheme after 3 months service.
* Access to discounted healthcare and shopping discounts through our benefits portal.
Main Responsibilities:
Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role.
The Ideal Candidate Knowledge and Experience:
CCF:
* Relevant Cadet training qualifications that support the delivery of the cadet training syllabi.
* D1 Minibus license.
* Experience in:
o Mountaineering
o Rock Climbing
o Watersports
o Mountain Biking
o Working with cadets or in the cadet environment.
Desirable:
* Experience as a SNCO, WO or Officer in the Regular, Reserve or Cadet Forces.
* Good practical knowledge of cadet activities (field craft, map reading, adventurous training, skill at arms, first aid, drill).
* Understanding and experience of managing Health and Safety.
* Hold or prepared to gain cadet instructor qualifications.
* Hold or obtain Government Security Clearance.
* Cadet Skill at Arms Instructor.
* Cadet Range Management Qualifications.
* Cadet Exercise Conducting Officer Qualifications.
* First Aid Instructor.
* Understanding of ACSMS.
* Knowledge of military stores accounting.
Other Outdoor Education NGB qualifications.
Skills and Attributes:
* Competent in the use of Westminster and other cadet MIS.
* Excellent classroom management skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Excellent record keeping.
* Professional manner.
* Desire for continual development and improvement.
* Ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students.
* Collaborative and team-working approach.
* Shared responsibility approach.
* Positive “can do” attitude.
* A desire to develop and help others.
* Personable and approachable.
* A willingness to enter into the spirit of the school and contribute to the wider life and work of the school.
* Commitment to safeguarding.
About the school/organisation:
Fettes College is a leading HMC co-educational boarding and day school close to the heart of Edinburgh with a strong tradition of academic, sporting and cultural excellence underpinned by outstanding pastoral care.
OUR VISION:
We have created and developed a bold new vision for Fettes, one which focuses on what we believe Fettesians should aspire to be, the skills they will need in life and the impact we want them to make in the world.
Please also watch (with sound on) our film below - Ode to Place - which complements the vision and captures the ethos of Fettes College and what a Fettes education means.
The college aims to ensure that our students feel valued and respected as individuals, receive the highest quality of education, feel safe, develop a sense of self-confidence and teamwork, and are surrounded by inspirational staff.
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