Contingent Commander

• Royal Hospital School
• Address:Royal Hospital School Holbrook Ipswich IP9 2RX
• Salary:15565 per annum (40461 pro rata)
• Hours:Part time
• Contract:Permanent required as soon as possible
• Reference:5072

Royal Hospital Schoolare seeking acommitted and part time CCF Contingent Commanderto lead and develop its Combined Cadet Force (CCF).

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with military cadet force youth leadership or outdoor education experience to play a key role in shaping a modern and engaging CCF provision within a leading independent boarding school.

You will provide strategic leadership for the CCF programme oversee training and compliance support volunteer staff and help promote pupil engagement across all sections.

There may also be the opportunity for the you to undertake additional responsibilities within the wider co-curricular or activities programme at the school potentially allowing the role to develop into a full-time (term time plus) position for the right candidate.

Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education fit for the modern world.

In 2025 RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique our traditions our character and our community spirit.

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Closing date: 9 am 16 June 2026.

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.