Job Vacancies

Terra Nova - Nursery Lead Educator

Salary £29,000.00 - £30,000.00 DOE

Terra Nova Preparatory School, situated in the heart of Cheshire, is a renowned independent, co-educational, preparatory day school of 230 pupils aged 2-13. Terra Nova School has a wonderfully happy, creative atmosphere where each individual is challenged, cherished and inspired to reach their potential. Every child is encouraged to do their best, resulting in outstanding results academically, on the sports field and in the creative and performing arts.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced and motivated Nursery Lead Educator to join our early years team. The successful candidate will lead and support the delivery of high quality childcare and early years education. Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop, and thrive.

The successful candidate will lead by example, support and supervise staff, and create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. This role requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and a solid understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures.

Closing date for applications will be Friday 12th June 2026

Interviews will take place Tuesday 16th June 2026

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

Recruitment Pack 

Application Form (Word) or Application Form PDF

Please upload your completed application form using the link below. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Apply Here

If you wish to submit a postal application please call 01743 280834 for further information.

Shrewsbury 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.

Leadership Team Assistant

Permanent, Full Time during term time, plus two weeks

£27,500 – £29,000 per annum depending on experience

Shrewsbury School is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Leadership Team Assistant to provide comprehensive support to allocated members of the Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role within the School, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the effective running of pastoral, safeguarding, compliance, co curricular, and whole school operations, in a busy independent boarding school environment.

The role will provide dedicated support to the Senior Deputy Head, Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and Deputy Head (Co-Curricular). The successful candidate will be discreet, efficient and forward-thinking, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage sensitive information with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.

A full induction programme is provided for all new members of staff, in addition to a programme of continuous professional development.

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: 10am on Thursday 18th June 2026

Interviews to be arranged for week commencing 22nd June 2026

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

Recruitment Pack 

Application Form (Word) or Application Form PDF

Please upload your completed application form using the link below. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Apply Here

If you wish to submit a postal application please call 01743 280834 for further information.

Shrewsbury 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.

Sports Coach – Goalkeeper

Shrewsbury School seeks to appoint a casual Sports Coach - Goalkeeper. We are looking for candidates who hold a UEFA B Goalkeeping Licence and have a first aid qualification (although we can provide this with in-house training).

Ideally you will have experience of working with young people, be passionate about sport with the ability to hold engaging sports coaching sessions. The successful candidate will plan and conduct high-quality goalkeeper training sessions for players aged 14-18 of all skill levels. Further details can be found in the job description.

Shrewsbury School has its owns Sports Pay Scale. Rates of pay are dependent upon qualifications and experience which will be discussed at interview.

In addition, you can have use of the school sports and library facilities and lunch in Kingsland House when coaching.

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 for application: 10am, 18th June 2026 

Interviews to take place week commencing 22nd June 2026 

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

Recruitment Pack 

Application Form (Word) or Application Form PDF

Please upload your completed application form using the link below. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Apply Here

If you wish to submit a postal application please call 01743 280834 for further information.

Shrewsbury 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.

Leisure Assistant

This is a part-time position working 18 hours per week, during term time and school holidays, with a mix of days, early evenings and weekends.

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, Golf Simulator, Fitness Suite and Racquets Facilities.

The role requires excellent attention to detail, an engaging personality and the ability to complete a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). 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.

The rate of pay for this role will be £12.81 per hour, and in addition we offer generous benefits including fully funded training and development (including NPLQ and Sports Facilities Customer Service Practices), enhanced holiday entitlement and pension contributions, life insurance, school lunch on shift 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.

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: 10am Friday 19th June 2026

Interviews will be held 25th June 2026

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

Recruitment Pack 

Application Form (Word) or Application Form PDF

Please upload your completed application form using the link below. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Apply Here

If you wish to submit a postal application please call 01743 280834 for further information.

Shrewsbury 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.

Cleaning Assistant

Main Purpose Of Role

The Cleaning Assistant provides an efficient, effective and high quality domestic and cleaning service.

Level Of Position

The post holder will report to the Cleaning Supervisor who is responsible for day-to-day Line Management including annual reviews, training and development and health and safety.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities below are illustrative. The position holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work on occasions that may not be shown below:

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

The closing date for applications is 10:00am, Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Short-listed candidates will be invited to interview during the week commencing 29th June 2026

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

Recruitment Pack 

Application Form PDF or Application Form (Word)

Please upload your completed application form using the link below. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Apply Here

If you wish to submit a postal application please call 01743 280834 for further information.

Shrewsbury 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.

House Administrator

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented House Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Housemaster/Housemistress within a busy boarding environment.

This varied role includes managing correspondence, preparing documents and event communications, maintaining accurate pupil records and databases, coordinating house activities and trips, and supporting financial processes such as petty cash and invoice tracking. You will also play a key role in safeguarding procedures, ensuring all student information and records are accurate, up to date, and handled confidentially.

The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative and IT skills (Microsoft Office), strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Strong communication skills and a professional, discreet approach are essential.

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 for application: 10:00am 17th June 2026

Short-listed candidates will be invited to interviews week commencing 22nd June 2026

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

Recruitment Pack 

Application Form PDF or Application Form (Word)

Please upload your completed application form using the link below. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Apply Here

If you wish to submit a postal application please call 01743 280834 for further information.

Shrewsbury 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.

Health Centre Manager

Shrewsbury School is seeking an outstanding Health Centre Manager to lead and develop our 24-hour Health Centre, a vital part of pastoral care in our thriving co-educational boarding and day school. This is an exciting opportunity for an experience Registered General Nurse (RGN) to combine clinical expertise with strategic leadership, delivering exceptional healthcare provision and promoting pupil wellbeing at the highest level.

The role will report to, and work closely with, the Deputy Head (Pastoral), ensuring that the delivery of medical care is co-ordinated with the overall delivery of pastoral care across the School.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, proactive and an experienced leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will have proven leadership and team management skills, a strong understanding of clinical governance and safeguarding, experience working with young people, excellent communication, organisational and decision-making abilities and the ability to stay calm and resilient under pressure. The post comes with an excellent package and offers an exciting opportunity to join a unique family of schools providing world class education.

Closing Date: 12:00 Noon on Friday 12th June 2026  
1st Stage Interviews will take place on the 17th June 2026 
2nd  Stage Interviews will take place on the 22nd June 2026

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

Recruitment Pack 

Application Form PDF or Application Form (Word)

Please upload your completed application form using the link below. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Apply Here

If you wish to submit a postal application please call 01743 280834 for further information.

Shrewsbury 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.