Job Description

Concord College

Shropshire
26,000 - 28,000 pro rata

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

28 July 2025

Job overview

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We are looking for an Outdoor Education and Sport Assistant to join us at Concord College. The Outdoor Education and Sport Assistant plays a supportive role in developing, promoting and delivering the Outdoor Education Programme, including the delivery of Outdoor Education sessions, residentials and the Duke of Edinburgh award. The role ensures that the Duke of Edinburgh scheme is operated in accordance with the terms of licence agreement and support the scheme's mission. In addition, the role will support with extra-curricular sporting events, including Wednesday afternoon sports programme, trips and outdoor activities.

The successful candidate will have experience, passion and drive in outdoor practical activities such as mountain leading, rock climbing and competences in SUP, Canoe and or Kayaking. Alongside this a relevant qualification in sports coaching, a full and clean driving licence and an outdoor first aid qualification or willingness to work towards one. Prior experience in Duke of Edinburgh would be desirable. Working hours are 17.5 per week, (term time) but flexibility will be required due to the nature of the role and hours may increase to up to 21 due to the nature of the role, (including some weekend and evening work) The successful candidate will be expected to stay overnight during trips.

The salary range is 26,000 -28,000 per annum pro rata (part time, term time), dependant on skills and experience. Concord College offers a range of other benefits, including participation in a defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution, an Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance cover, a cash health plan, free parking, income protection and reduced school fees (subject to your child being awarded a place at Concord College). You will also be entitled to a complimentary meal when the kitchen is in operation.

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.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the diversity of our student body. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the students. The successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.

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.

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Concord College

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Concord College

Acton Burnell Hall, Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 7PF
United Kingdom

+44 1694 731631

Concord is a unique and exciting educational community.



We set very high academic standards and students come to the college wanting to do their best. As an international college our students come from all over the world. They value learning, respect each other and appreciate the skills and expertise of their teachers. We offer excellent facilities and projects completed over the last few years include a new science block, en-suite accommodation, performing arts centre, sports centre and dining room. For a true insight into college life, please visit our website - www.concordcollegeuk.com.

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