Job Introduction
CCF Contingent Commander
Reporting to: Assistant Head - Co-curricular
Location: Ark Greenwich Free School
Contract: One-year fixed term contract
Working Pattern: Part-time - 5 hours per week
Start date: January 2026
Salary: Ark Support Scale, Grade 3, Point 2, Inner London - £14.78 per hour
Applications close: Monday 10th November 2025 at 9am
Interviews: W/c 17th November 2025
The Role
Ark Greenwich Free School wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to the post of CCF Contingent Commander.
Interested candidates should contact Leann Cripps, Operations Manager & HR Lead on lcripps@arkgreenwich.org indicating your interest in and suitability for the post.
If you would like to discuss the role in advance of an application, please email Leann Cripps to arrange a suitable time to discuss the position with the Assistant Head - Co-curricular.
Whilst the closing date is Monday 10th November, we reserve the right to contact interested candidates before that closing date. All appointments are subject to full DBS and barred list checks, as is mandatory.
About Ark Greenwich
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work at one of the highest performing schools in the country. If you are committed to making a lasting difference in our local community and want to work in a seriously ambitious, respectful and high performing school, this could be the job for you.
Ark Greenwich is a new, ambitious school model based on what we know excellent schools do. We have created a highly respectful and disciplined environment where our staff and scholars can fulfil their potential. We are one of the highest performing schools in the UK. 2025 Progress 8 estimate: +1.64, EM4+: 97%, EBacc entry rate: 73%.
Ark Greenwich exists to empower young people, regardless of socio-economic background, to grow and be successful. This is an ambitious and forward-thinking school that encourages innovation and values its staff. We are proud of our highly respectful and disciplined community and of the outstanding academic outcomes achieved by our scholars. Expectations for all members of our community are unashamedly sky high. We work tirelessly to impact the lives of the young people we serve. We also place a primacy on our industry leading extra-curricular and character education programmes running over 30 clubs a week from chess to debate to volleyball. Additionally to this, our students take part in 6 days of trips and visits a year as well as additional residential opportunities such as the Watersports trip and Duke of Edinburgh’s award scheme.
