Isca Academy

Liaison

The SSI will be expected to:

• provide the liaison between the contingent, CCF RN HQ, Royal Marines Youth Team (RMYT) and the SW Cadet Training Team (CTT);
• maintain strong working relationships with all RMYT and CTT staff, as well as other cadet units, UOTCs and Army Reserve Units.
• attend all contingent officer meetings, as well as meetings with RMYT, CTT, CTC Frimley, CTC Lympstone, brigade, training area allocation conference, etc., as required.

Safety

The SSI will be required to:

• be conversant with all safety regulations as laid down in CCF documentation, and by MOD Health and Safety authorities to ensure that the correct standards are maintained in all aspects of training;
• produce written instructions for all training activities, including ranges and exercises;
• maintain a current first aid qualification, attending refresher courses as required;
• maintain all other professional qualifications pertaining to the role.

Inspections

The SSI will need to prepare for, and be in attendance for (in line with their working pattern), all periodic unit inspections. Examples of which are below:

Biennial inspection, Equipment Care Inspections (ECI), Mandatory Equipment Inspection (MEI), Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), unit fire inspection, unit security inspection, alarm testing, electrical installation inspection, annual radiation return.

CFAV Training, Recruitment and Retention

The SSI will be expected to:

• maintain comprehensive P-Files (Personal Files) for all CFAV’s on strength;
• liaise with CCF RN HQ regarding all aspects of CCF personnel and administration;
• arrange for delivery of commissioning papers for new officers, and assist in completion and submission, in consultation with the contingent commander;
• arrange security vetting;
• advise on officer training courses;
• apply for and arrange loading for Westminster database of officer and CFAV’s on qualification courses;
• update Cadet Force databases, namely Westminster, with changes to officer and CFAV status;
• Indent for supply of officer / CFAV uniform.

Cadet Databases

The SSI will be expected to:

• maintain up to date records of CCF officers, to include length of service, courses undertaken, promotions, qualifications and any other relevant details;
• maintain officers’ / CFAV pay records (for CCF activity and through the MOD – not school pay);
• manage cadet records, ensuring all data is complete and up to date;
• complete weekly parade registers.

Training

The SSI will be responsible for:

• supporting with the discipline within the contingent;
• supporting and assisting with any training or activities when help is required;
• monitoring training to ensure completeness and compliance with MOD directives and safety;
• maintaining good working relationships with all CFAV’s and cadets, particularly the Senior NCOs, assisting with NCO development and maintenance of standards of instruction and leadership;
• assisting with the planning and delivery of parade days to a high standard.

Weapon Training (when available)

• The SSI will be responsible for the planning, issue and supervision of weapon training and testing.

Weekend Exercises/Field Days and Camps

The SSI will be expected to:

• attend weekend exercises, term-time field days and occasional training days and parades;
• plan and write training exercises as required, and review the content of weekend training exercises written by the section officers prior to submission to Training Safety Advisor;
• assist staff with the writing of risk assessments and training related documents;
• manage the bookings and all aspects of planning for training events, including accommodation, transport, feeding and equipment;
• manage logistics whilst on camps, including daily ration returns, use of hired transport, ammunition issue and equipment care;
• complete Authority to Train requests and submit these for approval;
• procure, collect and deliver additional stores;
• Collect and deliver additional weapons and ancillaries from supporting units in accordance with Security Standing Orders;
• Reconnaissance of training areas and attendance at training area conferences;
• Take over and hand over of training areas and accommodation where required;
• Compile nominal rolls for all exercises annotated with medical conditions, special needs, dietary requirements, etc;
• Write and distribute admin instructions as required;
• Complete paperwork in relation to the usage of training areas and ranges;
• Plan and conduct blank firing exercises (if needed) and range practices in accordance with the rules laid down;

Other Duties

All Isca Academy staff are expected to:

• Ensure that the aims, priorities and policies of the Academy and Trust are adhered to, including the staff Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Attend parents, staff and team meetings as required, making a valued and professional contribution.
• Undertake break, lunch and after school supervision as agreed, according to Academy policy.
• Encourage the good conduct of all students and at all times on the Academy site and within its vicinity.
• To make a full commitment to personal professional development, engage positively in organised professional development activity and staff appraisal procedures.
• Maintain respectful and effective communication with students and other staff, including attendance at briefings and through completing student report cards and logs as appropriate.
• Maintain respectful, positive and effective communication with parents, including phone calls and letters home, as appropriate.
• Maintain positive and effective communication and liaison with partner schools and the wider community, as appropriate.
• Act as an advocate of the Academy and its pupils in all circumstances, ensuring every opportunity is taken to celebrate our success.
• To carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Headteacher.

Other Information

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