Summary

We wish to appoint a well-qualified, inspirational and dynamic Head of Maths (full-time, permanent) from September 2026.

Detail

We wish to appoint a well-qualified, inspirational and dynamic Head of Mathematics on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026. The role will offer the successful candidate a rare opportunity to lead one of the elite departments in the UK, working with some of the most promising young mathematicians in the world.

The successful candidate will have a high-quality degree in a Mathematics-related subject and must be capable of teaching Mathematics from GCSE through to A level. They will also need to be able to demonstrate the expertise and vision to lead and develop students and teachers alike as the department continues to evolve. A willingness to contribute to the broader life of the College is expected.

Why choose Concord College?

Set in 73 acres of beautiful countryside, Concord College is a highly academic independent international co-educational boarding school in England, with about 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, with 2026 seeing the opening of a new sports hall and boarding house. With about 40 nationalities represented amongst our students, we enjoy a wonderfully diverse environment with a strong community feel and rigour, creativity and kindness at our core. Concord appears regularly in lists of the world’s top schools, including the Spear’s Top 100 Private Schools.

Academic achievement at Concord College is exceptional. During 2024-25, students achieved 87% 7-9 (A*/A) at GCSE and 95% A*-B at A level. We are also delighted that over 75 students have been offered placed at Oxford and Cambridge and over 150 students offered placed at Imperial College London in the last five years.

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, private health insurance and reduced school fees (subject to your child being awarded a place at Concord College).

The closing date for applications is midday Thursday 5 March 2026. We expect to schedule interviews during the week beginning Monday 9 March 2026.

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 and an application form please visit our website: https://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 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.

Documents

• Information for Applicants PDF Document
• Application Form (Sep 2023) DOCX Document
• Job description - Head of Maths (from September 2026) PDF Document