Job Vacancies

Humanities Fellow

Full-time from September 2025

Shrewsbury School seeks to appoint a recent graduate or post-graduate to contribute to the School’s Humanities programme, specialising either in History, Geography or Classics.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a reduced timetable of their specialist academic discipline and will also contribute to the School’s thriving pastoral and co-curricular programmes. This post would be ideal for someone wishing to gain initial experience in the teaching profession and to gain key skills and knowledge in one of the country’s leading boarding schools.

The post is for a fixed term of one year, with the option of extension by mutual consent. The successful candidate will be able to enjoy a programme of continuous professional development and many of our Fellows go on to complete their formal teacher training qualifications either by gaining a full-time post in the School, or by using the experience to secure a place on a recognised course elsewhere.

The Humanities at Shrewsbury have a reputation for excellence and are among the most popular subjects in the School. The Humanities are housed in the recently-built Hodgson Hall which is well-resourced with the spacious classrooms, a lecture theatre and the latest classroom technology.

A competitive salary and accommodation are provided with this role.

Closing Date: 10am, Friday 21 March 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 24 March 2025.

Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity, we reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date.

A full application pack is available to download below including all relevant documents required to apply:

Recruitment Pack (includes job description & person specification)

Application Form PDF or Application Form (Word)

Application Forms should be sent to [email protected]. If you wish to submit a postal application please call 01743 280834 for further information. Please note that we do not accept Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Candidates will undergo thorough child protection screening including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

STEM Fellow

Full-time from September 2025

Shrewsbury School seeks to appoint a recent graduate or post-graduate to contribute to the School’s STEM programme, specialising either in Maths, Chemistry, Physics or Biology.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a reduced timetable of their specialist academic discipline and will also contribute to the School’s thriving pastoral and co-curricular programmes. This post would be ideal for someone wishing to gain initial experience in the teaching profession and to gain key skills and knowledge in one of the country’s leading boarding schools.

The post is for a fixed term of one year, with the option of extension by mutual consent. The successful candidate will be able to enjoy a programme of continuous professional development and many of our Fellows go on to complete their formal teacher training qualifications either by gaining a full-time post in the School, or by using the experience to secure a place on a recognised course elsewhere.

STEM subjects at Shrewsbury have a reputation for academic excellence and are among the most popular subjects in the School, with a number of pupils going on to take related subjects at university, including Oxford and Cambridge. All pupils take Science and Maths to GCSE level and there are over 30 teachers across STEM subjects. All subjects are well-resourced with spacious classrooms and the latest classroom technology.

A competitive salary and accommodation are provided with this role.

Closing Date: 10am, Friday 21 March 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 24 March 2025.

Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity, we reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date.

A full application pack is available to download below including all relevant documents required to apply:

Recruitment Pack (includes job description & person specification)

Application Form PDF or Application Form (Word)

Application Forms should be sent to [email protected]. If you wish to submit a postal application please call 01743 280834 for further information. Please note that we do not accept Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Candidates will undergo thorough child protection screening including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Teacher of Physics

Full-time from September 2025

Shrewsbury seeks to appoint a full-time teacher of Physics to teach at all levels in the School in a successful, supportive and collaborative Faculty. The post would be ideal for someone new to the profession looking to gain initial experience, key skills and knowledge in one of the country’s leading boarding schools or for an experienced qualified teacher. The successful candidate should be willing to participate in the School’s thriving pastoral and co-curricular programmes.

The sciences at Shrewsbury have a reputation for excellence and are among the most popular subjects in the School. There are seven full-time Physics teachers who work alongside two full-time lab technicians in seven full-size laboratories.

All pupils take science to GCSE level and every year approximately 50 pupils choose to take Physics A Level. Public Examination results are excellent, and many pupils continue their scientific learning beyond school, enrolling at the world’s best universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, in degree courses such as Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry and Biological Sciences.

Shrewsbury has its own salary scale and may be able to provide accommodation. 

Closing Date: 10am, Thursday 3 April 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 28 April 2025.

Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity, we reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date.

A full application pack is available to download below including all relevant documents required to apply:

Recruitment Pack (includes job description & person specification)

Application Form PDF or Application Form (Word)

Application Forms should be sent to [email protected]. If you wish to submit a postal application please call 01743 280834 for further information. Please note that we do not accept Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Candidates will undergo thorough child protection screening including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Grounds Person

Permanent, full time

Shrewsbury School is set in approximately 110 acres of beautiful grounds overlooking the River Severn.  There are 10 grass pitches which cater for the school’s highly competitive sports teams and our Grounds team are responsible for maintaining the pitches to a very high standard. 

We are recruiting a Grounds Person into this team to help and support the very highest standard in maintaining our playing fields and grounds.

Ideally the successful candidate will:

• Have a good standard of education, ideally with a sports turf qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Have a spraying certificate (NPTC PA1, PA6 or PA2) would be desirable.
• Be familiar with using grounds maintenance equipment.
• Have experience of working in a similar role, this would be an advantage.
• Have a driving licence.
• Have a minimum of 2 seasons of sports turf related experience, although not essential.
• Have a flexible approach and must be willing to work overtime on a rota basis.
• Essentially be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and the ability to cope with physically demanding work. 

This is a full-time position working 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday from 8.00am to 4.30pm, and Friday from 8.00am to 3.30pm, with a half an hour lunch break.  The successful candidate will also be required to work some evenings and weekends on a rota basis, which is paid as overtime.

We offer a competitive salary and in addition we offer generous benefits including enhanced holiday entitlement and pension contributions, life insurance, school lunch when the kitchens are operational, free car parking, free use of school facilities when not in use by pupils (library, swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, squash courts) and access to a cycle to work scheme.

Closing Date: 12pm, Thursday 27 March 2025

Interviews will be held at the School on Wednesday 2 April 2025.

Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity, we reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date.

A full application pack is available to download below including all relevant documents required to apply:

Recruitment Pack (includes job description & person specification)

Application Form PDF or Application Form (Word)

Application Forms should be sent to [email protected]. If you wish to submit a postal application please call 01743 280834 for further information. Please note that we do not accept Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Candidates will undergo thorough child protection screening including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Leisure Assistant

The salary for this role is £11,365.44 per annum.

This post is for 18 hours per week, working during term time and in school holidays, with a mixture of weekday afternoons and evenings and Sunday day.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in an inspiring indoor and outdoor sporting environment? At Shrewsbury School we have excellent facilities and a culture enabling you to develop your career and passion for sport and leisure.

Our Leisure Assistants play a really important role in ensuring our pupils and members have a safe and enjoyable time utilising our Cricket centre, Swimming pool, Sports Hall, Synthetic Pitches, Fitness Suite and Racquets Facilities.

The role requires excellent attention to detail, an engaging personality and the ability to complete an NPLQ qualification. Working within a fun and vibrant environment we are looking for a team player with bags of enthusiasm. You’ll be surrounded by friendly and passionate colleagues working together to create an outstanding experience for our pupils and members.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous benefits including fully funded training and development (including National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and Sports Facilities Customer Service Practices), enhanced holiday entitlement and pension contributions, life insurance, school lunch when the kitchens are operational, free car parking, free use of school facilities when not in use by pupils (library, swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, squash courts) and access to a cycle to work scheme.

Closing Date: 12pm, Wednesday 26  March 2025

Interviews will be held at the School on Thursday 3 April 2025.

Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity, we reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date.

A full application pack is available to download below including all relevant documents required to apply:

Recruitment Pack (includes job description & person specification)

Application Form PDF or Application Form (Word)

Application Forms should be sent to [email protected]. If you wish to submit a postal application please call 01743 280834 for further information. Please note that we do not accept Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Candidates will undergo thorough child protection screening including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Human Resources Manager

Permanent, Full time, Competitive salary

Human Resources Project Manager

Fixed term, Full time, Competitive salary

Payroll & Pensions Manager

Permanent, Full Time, Competitive Salary

Food Service Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to join our vibrant catering team. You will play a vital role in providing breakfast, lunch, supper, and morning and afternoon snacks for our students and staff and ensuring that our dining services continue to be a pillar of our school community. You will support our chefs in the daily preparation and service of food, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience. 

Vacancy 1: 

Rate of Pay: £11.54 with opportunity for overtime.

Working Hours: 20 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days: Shift pattern - 5.30pm – 9pm

Contract Type: Full Time

Vacancy 2:

Rate of Pay: £11.54 with opportunity for overtime.

Working Hours: 22 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days - Shift pattern balance of:

5.30pm – 9pm (3 days per week)

6.30am – 3pm (1 day per week)

10am – 4pm (Sunday)

Contract Type: Full Time

Vacancy 3:

Rate of Pay: £11.54 with opportunity for overtime.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days.

6.30am – 3pm

12pm – 9pm

10am – 8pm (Sunday only)

Contract Type: Full Time

What you’ll do: 

• Assist in the preparation and service of meals and refreshments in accordance with the menu. 
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all catering areas. 
• Support the kitchen team in various tasks, including food preparation, cooking, and plating. 
• Help with the setup and clearing of dining areas. 
• Engage positively with students and staff, promoting a welcoming dining atmosphere. 
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and food safety standards. 

Closing Date: Monday 31 March 2025

Job Description

Please click on the link and search the location (Shrewsbury) and role title as per the (Job Description) and simply follow the instructions to apply. Please contact [email protected] for any queries or further information.

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