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Shrewsbury School has a world-class reputation for all-round excellence.

A good education opens doors which is why we ensure that the people we choose to work at Shrewsbury must have the desire, passion, and talent to nurture and develop our pupils into the leaders of tomorrow.

Shrewsbury School employs over 450 staff in both academic and support positions across our 110-acre site in the heart of Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Our place, our rich history and our forward-thinking mindset provide staff and pupils alike with a distinctive experience and environment which are second-to-none.

Current Vacancies

If you would like to be part of our passionate and diverse family, please view our vacancies below.

Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Policies

Leadership

Director of Digital & Data

Director of Digital & Data

Permanent, full time, competitive salary

Shrewsbury School is seeking to appoint a forward-looking Director of Digital & Data with demonstrable experience leading and implementing an ambitious Digital Strategy and working effectively within a group structure. The role will take a lead on data and management information, cybersecurity, digital development, IT systems and software provision and their integration across the family of Schools. The successful candidate will work directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and have strong links to the Head and the Senior Leadership Team. The Director of Digital & Data role works closely with the COO to develop and refine the Digital strategy and the implementation of associated business plans to ensure long term IT stability.

The successful candidate should be a commercially orientated IT professional with a relevant professional qualification and experience of operating at a senior level or leading an IT function in a premium service led SME. Experience of cybersecurity, AI and digital technology, management information and data reporting, infrastructure and systems are all essential skillsets, along with the ability to drive continuous improvement. The post comes with an excellent package and offers an exciting opportunity for an established IT Director or a highly experienced IT professional ready to take the next step.

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: 9.00am, Monday 5th January 2026

First stage MS Teams interviews will be held w/c 12th and 19th January 2026.

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

Recruitment Pack 

Job Description and 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 applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Teaching Staff

There are currently no vacancies.

Support Staff

HR Administrator

HR Administrator

Permanent, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday), 52 Weeks

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, detail orientated HR Administrator to join our growing and vibrant HR team, to assist with the delivery of an effective HR service.

Being the first point of contact in the department, you will offer a professional and responsive customer-focused service. You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we look to implement new systems and ways of working.

Every day offers new challenges in this busy and varied role, where the postholder can expect to be involved in a range of HR activities. Duties will include the recruitment and onboarding of new employees in accordance with our safer recruitment procedures, inputting and maintaining of HR databases, administration and organisation of mandatory training as well as general HR administration.

The role requires strong attention to detail, organisation and IT skills, an ability to multitask and switch between work. As well as excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure key stakeholders are kept informed.

Whilst the role is based at Shrewsbury School wider support for the Shrewsbury family of schools is required.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer professional training and development and generous benefits which include enhanced pension contributions and holiday entitlement, life insurance, free school lunch, use of the school sports and library facilities 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 9 January 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 12 January 2026

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.