Job Vacancies

Head of Art

Full-time from September 2025

Shrewsbury seeks to appoint a full-time leader of the Art Faculty from September 2025. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent teaching at all levels in the School and will have energy and enthusiasm to lead Art and other creative disciplines (e.g. photography).

The post could suit a current subject leader or an experienced teacher seeking to widen their experience in one of the country’s leading boarding schools. Candidates should be willing to participate in the School’s thriving pastoral and co-curricular programmes.

Art and Photography are both popular subjects at Shrewsbury. With a high proportion of pupils achieving top grades at both GCSE and A Level, and a good number going on to pursue creative courses after the Upper Sixth (Year 13). The Faculty has recently achieved national recognition, having been shortlisted for the TES ‘creativity’ award in 2020. 

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

Closing Date: 10am, Wednesday 26 February 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 3 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 CVs.

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 Geography

Full-time from September 2025 

Shrewsbury seeks to appoint a full-time teacher of Geography 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. 

Geography is a popular subject throughout the School, with all pupils taking an introductory course in Year 9 focussing on Climate Change and Economic Development, using China as a primary case study. Typically, over half the year group continue to take the OCR GCSE course, with similarly healthy numbers going on to take the OCR A Level course. The subject enjoys a strong reputation in the School, with excellent Public Examination results, and a number of leavers each year going on to pursue geographical studies at university, including at Oxford and Cambridge. 

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

Closing Date: 10am, Tuesday 4 March 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 10 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 Business

Full-time from September 2025 

Shrewsbury seeks to appoint a full-time teacher of Business 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 ability to teach A Level Economics may be an advantage and the successful candidate should be willing to participate in the School’s thriving pastoral and co-curricular programmes. 

Shrewsbury was one of the pioneers of A Level Business (formerly Business Studies) in the 1970s. In the years since then the School has built up a strong reputation for success. Business is currently only taught at A Level and is one of our most popular subjects, with typically over sixty students in each year group choosing A Level Business. The subject has excellent Public Examination results and Business is the most popular degree choice amongst school leavers, with a large number going on to study in both the UK and abroad. 

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

Closing Date: 10am, Wednesday 5 March 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 10 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 Economics

Full-time from September 2025 

Shrewsbury seeks to appoint a full-time teacher of Economics 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 ability to teach A Level Business may be an advantage and the successful candidate should be willing to participate in the School’s thriving pastoral and co-curricular programmes. 

Economics enjoys a strong reputation at Shrewsbury and is an increasingly popular subject at A Level with typically 90 – 100 students across the Lower and Upper Sixth. Pupils take the AQA A Level course and achieve excellent Public Examination results, with a number of leavers each year going on to pursue Economics-related disciplines at university, including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE and other UK and international universities. 

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

Closing Date: 10am, Wednesday 5 March 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 10 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.

School Nurse

Permanent, part time (3 days per week), term time plus 3 weeks

Competitive salary

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a part-time School Nurse to provide the highest professional medical care to pupils, staff and visitors to the school as well as oversee and assist a team of two matrons in providing excellent pastoral care of the children, ensuring a smooth, happy and successful running of day to day matters in boarding houses in conjunction with the House Parents.

You must be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with experience in the management of minor illness and injury. It would be advantageous to have a paediatric qualification as well as a special interest in diabetes, asthma, immunisation, counselling and health promotion.

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and administration skills together with experience of working in a team. You need to be able to work confidently, competently and autonomously within your capabilities, knowing when and where to access support and advice.

In addition to a competitive salary package, we offer free meals while on duty, pension, fee remission and access to a cycle to work scheme.

Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.

Closing Date: 12pm, Monday 3 March 2025. 

Interviews will be held at the school on Thursday 6 or Friday 7 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 CVs.

Packwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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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