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.
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 or January 2025.
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 or January 2025 (1)
Information for Applicants: Information for Applicants
The closing date for applications is midday Tuesday 14 May 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.
For further information please contact our HR Department: recruitment@concordcollege.org.uk or telephone 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
Admissions Administrator
We are seeking to appoint an Admissions Administrator who will report to the Admissions Secretary (and thereby to the Registrar) and provide administrative support for the Admissions and Marketing team, working under the close direction of the Admissions Secretary and the Marketing Officers. It is fundamental to the role that the successful candidate is an exceptional communicator and possesses a professional demeanour and warm personality, as the post holder will be required to interact with parents, students and staff. The Admissions Administrator will have excellent IT skills and attention to detail, good organisational skills and possess the ability to work well under pressure and prioritise workloads. Working hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with an unpaid daily one hour lunch break (35 hours per week).
In addition to a competitive salary, other benefits include complimentary lunch, defined contribution pension scheme, income protection and life assurance schemes.
Application Form: Application Form
Job Description: Job Description – Admissions Administrator – May 2024
Information for Applicants: Information for Applicants
Closing date for applications is midday on Friday 17 May 2024.
Interviews are expected to be scheduled during the weeks commencing Monday 20 May 2024.
For further information and an application form please visit our website: www.concordcollegeuk.com, or contact our HR Department: recruitment@concordcollege.org.uk tel: 01694 731631. Please note CVs 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.
Dining Room Assistant (part time)
Our Catering team provide an efficient, friendly service in a vibrant and busy environment, serving breakfast, lunch and supper, plus morning and afternoon refreshments, to our 600 students and 200 staff. Our menus are interesting and varied, catering for the tastes of our multi-national community. We currently have a vacancy for a Dining Room Assistant to join our existing team, providing high standards of service and cleanliness in our servery and dining rooms. Hours of work will be 13.5 hours per week, two days per week. Term time only would also be considered.
Application Form: Application Form
Job Description: Dining Room Assistant (part time) job description
Information for Applicants: Information for Applicants
In addition to a competitive salary, other benefits include the provision of lunch when on duty, an attractive uniform, a defined contribution pension scheme, income protection and life assurance schemes.
Closing date for applications for this post is 15 May 2024.
For further information and an application form please contact our HR Department: recruitment@concordcollege.org.uk tel: 01694 731631.
Please note CVs 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.
Weekend Duty Porter
Weekend Duty Porters are responsible for the security of the campus and the supervision and pastoral care of the students. This role includes registering students at specified times of the day, driving college vehicles to locations and when external medical help is needed, acting Duty Fire Officer and a wide variety of other duties.
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, personable and possess a real drive to deliver the best possible pastoral care to our students. A full clean driving licence is essential for this post.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to and promote the College’s ethos of dedication, decency, trust and mutual respect.
Working hours are 13 hours per week, Saturday 1.30pm-8pm & Sunday 2.15pm-9.45pm.
Application Form: Application Form
Information for Applicants: Information for Applicants
Job Description: Job description Weekend Duty Porter
In addition to a competitive salary, other benefits include a meal at no charge in the dining room, a defined contribution pension scheme, income protection and life assurance schemes.
The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 17 May 2024.
For further information and an application form please contact our HR Department: recruitment@concordcollege.org.uk tel: 01694 731631.
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.
Please note CVs 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.
Domestic Assistant
Our Domestic Assistants play a key role in the day-to-day care of our facilities, maintaining the high standards that are required in cleanliness and hygiene for the benefit of all students, staff and visitors. Each team member takes responsibility for a specific area, classrooms, boarding residences, laundry, offices etc to aid motivation and increase job satisfaction, and everyone works under the care and guidance of our Domestic Services Manager. We currently have a vacancy for a Domestic Assistant, 7am-1pm Monday to Friday (30 hours per week).
Application Form: Application Form
Information for Applicants: Information for Applicants
Job Description: Domestic Assistant – Job description
For further information please contact our HR Department: recruitment@concordcollege.org.uk or telephone 01694 731631.
Please note CVs 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.
Kitchen Assistant
We currently have a vacancy for a Kitchen Assistant to work as part of our Catering team who provide an efficient, friendly service in a vibrant and busy environment, serving breakfast, lunch and supper plus morning and afternoon refreshments. Our menus are interesting and varied, catering for the tastes of our multi-national community. The post holder will provide support in the preparation, presentation and serving of food. Hours of work will be 35 per week on a rota basis, which will include some evening and weekend cover.
In addition to a competitive salary, other benefits include the provision of lunch when on duty, a defined contribution pension scheme, income protection and life assurance schemes.
Application Form: Application Form
Information for Applicants: Information for Applicants
Job Description: Job Description – Kitchen Assistant (2023)
For further information please contact our HR Department: recruitment@concordcollege.org.uk or telephone 01694 731631.
Please note CVs 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.
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: –
- Drama Teacher – Drama Teacher, Malaysia – Tes Jobs
- English Teacher – English Teacher, Malaysia – Tes Jobs
- Biology Teacher – Biology Teacher, Malaysia – Tes Jobs
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
