Working at Concord

Concord is not only home to almost 600 young people from around the world, it is the place of work (and in some cases also home) to around 340 staff. Everyone at Concord is an important and valued member of the community, students, and staff alike.

Concord College Team

As a school with a beautiful campus, exceptional facilities and of course boarding students, we have an unusually broad range of roles available.  

 

All of our staff benefit from working in a beautiful and respectful environment, alongside motivated colleagues. We have first class facilities, excellent working conditions and pay rates, and are committed to excellence in everything we do. Other benefits of being part of the Concord team include complimentary lunch for those working at college that day (with a wide choice of international cuisine), access to gym facilities and onsite parking – including two spaces with electric vehicle charging.

Our teams include teaching staff, academic management, pastoral, administrative and professional services, domestic services, estates, grounds and catering, medical, security and IT services. Each has a vital role in making Concord the exceptional place that it is and helping our students to thrive.

If you think working in our vibrant and friendly school might be for you, please take a look at the job vacancies on offer below:

Teaching Vacancies

Teacher of Economics

We wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic full-time Teacher of Economics on a permanent basis from September 2024.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach Economics to both GCSE and A level students and help support those applying for Economics and related courses at university.  A willingness to contribute to the broader life of the College is expected. Applications from newly qualified teachers will be considered.

We offer a generous remuneration package which includes a salary significantly above Main Scale, duty payments, complimentary lunch, participation in the Aviva Pension Trust for Independent Schools and private health insurance.

Application Form: Application Form (Sep 2023)

Job Description: Job description – Teacher of Economics September 2024

Information for Applicants: Information for Applicants

The closing date for applications is midday Monday 8 April 2024 

Applications will, however, be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier than the date stated above should we appoint a suitable candidate.

Further information and application forms are available either on our website: www.concordcollegeuk.com, or from our HR Department: recruitment@concordcollege.org.uk         Tel: 01694 731631.

Please note CV’s will only be accepted if submitted with a fully completed and detailed application form.

Concord College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  Child protection screening is undertaken which includes checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Our policy in relation to the recruitment of ex-offenders can be found on our website. 

Support Vacancies

Plumbing & Heating Engineer

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and experienced Plumbing & Heating Engineer who will assist in the proactive maintenance and development of the various heating systems across the Estate. The candidate will use their knowledge and skills to help plan, carry out and prioritise large or small-scale installation / rectification works whilst also minimising any disruption to the College’s operations.

Working hours are 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday with daily unpaid breaks totalling one hour (30 minutes for lunch and two 15-minute tea breaks) 37.5 hours per week.

The salary will be £31,000 to £34,000 per annum, dependant on skills and experience. Other benefits will include a defined contribution pension scheme, income protection and life assurance schemes.

Application Form: Application Form (Sep 2023)

Job Description: Job description – Job description – Plumbing Heating Engineer – Estates Maintenance March 2024

Information for Applicants: Information for Applicants

The closing date for applications is midday Tuesday 3 April 2024 

Applications will, however, be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier than the date stated above should we appoint a suitable candidate.

Further information and application forms are available either on our website: www.concordcollegeuk.com, or from our HR Department: recruitment@concordcollege.org.uk         Tel: 01694 731631.

Please note CV’s will only be accepted if submitted with a fully completed and detailed application form.

Concord College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  Child protection screening is undertaken which includes checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Our policy in relation to the recruitment of ex-offenders can be found on our website. 

Concord Summer School


To find job vacancies available for our Summer School, please follow the link below which will take you to the Concord College Summer School website.

https://concordsummer.com/work-with-us/summer-vacancies/

International Schools

The Concord College family of schools includes a very successful school in Shanghai and Concord College International School Malaysia will be opening in September 2024. The following section shows a selection of job opportunities at our partner schools in other countries. Please note that these roles are with our partner schools and that the recruitment procedures and data protection policies will be those of our partner schools, not of Concord College in the United Kingdom. Anyone successful in applying for positions at partner schools will be employed by that school and not by Concord College.

Further information is available at: Careers | Concord College International

Concord College International School Malaysia

Concord College International School Malaysia (CCIS) will open in September 2024. It is a new boarding British International school for students aged 5 to 18 following in the successful footsteps of our sister school, Concord College, UK. 

CCIS will be offering a broad and balanced education based on the UK National Curriculum for Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form (A-level). CCIS will have a purpose-built campus which offers excellent teaching and age-appropriate facilities to ensure every student has a sure pathway to success. 

Our vision is to offer an international education that will be academically rigorous and will seek to develop a culture of excellence and a joyful learning journey with our ethos of Rigour, Kindness and Creativity. 

The following teaching positions are currently advertised on TES.com: – 

 

Application Form: CCIS Malaysia Application Form 

If you would like any further information, please visit the Concord College International School Malaysia website: https://concordcollegemy.com 

Alternatively, you can request further information by emailing recruitment@concordcollegemy.com 

Shanghai Concord Bilingual Schools

Shanghai Concord Bilingual School (SCBS) Puxi was the first bilingual private school in the Huangpu District, the heart of Shanghai. The school opened its doors in September 2017 to Middle and High School students with the Primary School following in September 2018. Student numbers have expanded and the Primary School is now situated on its own separate site.

The aim of the school is to create a place of learning where students can flourish in a supportive atmosphere of harmony, trust, and decency; whilst committed to striving for academic excellence at every level. The courses offered incorporate the traditional Chinese curriculum in a bilingual environment, whilst also offering students IGCSE and A levels, with the intention of preparing students for entry into the top universities throughout the world.

In September 2023 SCBS Pudong opened on a 10 acre campus with impressive state of the art facilities. The education at the school is modelled on its sister school SCBS Puxi. SCBS Pudong also offers boarding for High School students (Grades 10-12).

If you would be interested in teaching at SCBS Puxi or Pudong and would like to register your interest please contact the SCBC Human Resources Department: recruitment@concordschool.com.cn.

Further information is also available on the SCBS website: www.concordschool.com.cn

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