Head of Biology

Concord College is England’s premier co-educational boarding school set in the heart of the Shropshire countryside with 550 students aged 13-19. Historic buildings sit alongside our state-of-the-art facilities which include areas providing extra-curricular activities, sport and recreation. We are truly international with upwards of 40 nationalities represented, which creates a wonderfully diverse community.   Academic achievement at Concord College has been described as ‘exceptional’ (ISI 2013). Over the last two academic years, students have achieved an average of 82% A*/A at GCSE and 80% A*/A at A level. We are also delighted that 70 students have been offered places at Oxford and Cambridge between 2015 and 2017.   

Concord College wishes to appoint a well-qualified, innovative and motivated Head of Biology to lead a team of subject specialists as part of a highly successful Science department from September 2017.   The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject with the capability of teaching Biology at GCSE and A level. A willingness to contribute to the broader life of the college is expected.   

We offer a generous remuneration package which includes a salary significantly above Main Scale, a personal tutor allowance, duty payments, free meals, Teachers’ Pensions and private health insurance.  

The closing date for applications is 2 March 2017 at midday. Interviews will take place on Friday 10th March 2017.

For an application pack please contact:

The HR department, Concord College, Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury, SY5 7PF
e-mail:  n.fox@concordcollege.org.uk or download the documents from:
www.concordcollegeuk.com

Concord College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Child Protection Screening is undertaken, which includes checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.