CCF (Combined Cadet Force) Volunteer - Volunteer

Brompton Academy (UKAT), Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-6906-218S
• Posted:02/04/2026
• Pay:Voluntary
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:02/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:tbc

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About this Role

Contract: Voluntary (with optional paid opportunities for trips and training)

Hours: (Tuesdays 3:15–4:30pm required); additional hours for events/training

Start date: ASAP

Role Purpose:

To support the delivery of the Brompton Academy  Combined Cadet Force (CCF) programme by engaging with students, assisting in training sessions, and helping to organise and deliver a range of activities. Volunteers contribute to developing students’ confidence, leadership, and life skills in a fun, structured, and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support weekly cadet training sessions in areas such as military knowledge, navigation, first aid, and adventure training.
• Mentor cadets, helping them to develop personal and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, discipline, and leadership.
• Participate in or help coordinate exciting outdoor challenges and training courses (e.g. kayaking, mountain biking, leadership development).
• Support the logistics and organisation of events, including weekend camps and trips.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all cadets.
• Work as part of the CCF team to plan, deliver, and evaluate the cadet programme.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, staff, and other volunteers.

Applications must be submitted via My New Term https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136107/EDV-2026-BA-15190

Information about the school

At Brompton Academy, we are dedicated to Transforming Lives Through Learning. Guided by our REACH values—Resilience, Equality, Aspiration, Community, and Happiness—we provide a caring, supportive, and aspirational learning environment.

Rated Good by Ofsted, Brompton Academy offers excellent facilities, modern buildings, and Apple technology for all, enabling innovative teaching and continuous improvement. We also provide a thriving adult learning programme for over 400 learners.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Katie Herbert-Smith, Recruitment Co-Ordinator
• Address:Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT
• Telephone: 01634852341
• Email: Recruitment@ukat.org