Principal's Secretary

Position Overview

We are seeking to appoint an experienced senior administrator, on a term time + 7.6 weeks basis (subject to change each year in line with the academic calendar), who will provide a comprehensive, confidential administrative and support service to the Principal.

The successful candidate will be approachable, compassionate and have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. They will have excellent communication skills and IT competency, with good attention to detail. Experience of working in a boarding school environment would be advantageous. An organised and proactive approach, together with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively, are essential requirements.

Hours of work will be 8.30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, with an unpaid one hour lunch break (total: 37.5 hours per week). Outside of term time, working hours would be 9am – 4.30pm with an unpaid one hour lunch break (total: 32.5 hours per week).

Concord College is England’s premier co‑educational boarding school set in the heart of the Shropshire countryside, with about 545 students aged 13‑19. With over 40 nationalities represented amongst our students, we enjoy a wonderfully diverse environment with a strong community feel and decency, trust and respect at our core. All employees play an important part in providing all that is required for the students in our care.

In addition to a competitive salary, other benefits will include a complimentary lunch (when the kitchen is in operation), 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).

Closing date for applications for the above post is midday Monday 16 March 2026. Interviews are scheduled to be held during week beginning 23 March 2026.

For further information and an application form please visit our website: , or contact our HR Department: recru tel:

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

Concord College, Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 7PF
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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.