Job Vacancies

Art Fellow

Full time, term time, fixed term for one year.

The School seeks to appoint a recent graduate or post-graduate to contribute to the School’s Art programme. The role of Art Fellow combines the core functions of a technician, with the opportunity to support teaching and learning, including leading in the delivery of some lessons. The successful candidate 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 also 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.

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.

Art thrives outside the formal timetable too. There are art societies, run largely by the pupils, and visiting artists are often invited to speak and run workshops with our pupils. Trips to galleries, both local and national, take place frequently.

There are four full-time teachers of Art, and one Art Fellow, who work in a friendly and collaborative working environment, accommodated in the spacious Art Schools building. The Faculty is well-resourced with the latest learning technology, including hardware and software, and all staff are issued with a Microsoft Surface Pro device.

A full induction programme is provided for all new members of staff, including First Aid training and CLEAPPS training. In addition, we offer a competitive salary and generous benefits including pension, 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), access to a cycle to work scheme and the Art Fellow would have use of facilities to work on their own practice outside of curriculum time. Accommodation is available.

Closing date for completed application forms is 12pm, Thursday 15 August 2024.

Interviews will be held at the school on Friday 23 August 2024.

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.

Art Technician

Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, term time plus 2 additional weeks during the school holidays

Salary range: £23,500 to £29,777pa, dependent upon experience.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to assist in our Art Faculty, preparing materials and equipment for lessons and exhibitions etc.

The successful candidate ideally will be familiar with a range of Art and Design processes, including Fine Art painting and printing, digital photography, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media. In all, they will have the ability to demonstrate a creative flair and their responsiveness to the creative needs of pupils. Training can be provided. You will have a good understanding of Health & Safety as you will be expected to provide a clean, safe working environment.

This is a position working 37.5 hours per week, ideally over 5.5 days, during term time plus 2 additional weeks during the school holidays, with some flexibility required.  Saturday mornings may be required.

We offer generous benefits including pension, 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 for completed application forms is 12pm, Thursday 15 August 2024.

Interviews will be held at the school on Friday 23 August 2024.

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.

Relief Matron (Mary Sidney Hall)

Required from September 2024.

9 hours per week, term-time only.

We have an exciting opportunity at Shrewsbury School to work within one of our girls Boarding Houses as Relief Matron, providing cover on the Matron’s non-working day.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication and pastoral skills, high levels of organisational skills and a proven ability to form professional relationships with teenagers. The Relief Matron will work closely with the Housemistress, permanent Matron and pupils. This role involves the need to have an understanding and sympathetic approach, balancing a friendly disposition with the need to maintain discipline.   

This position is required during term time only, working a Thursday evening (9pm to 10.30pm) and Friday morning and afternoon (7.15am to 9.30am and 12.30pm to 5.45pm).  

A full induction programme is provided along with training and development opportunities. In addition, we offer a competitive salary and generous benefits which include enhanced pension, life insurance, use of the school sports and library facilities and access to a cycle to work scheme.   

Closing date for completed application forms is 12pm, Tuesday 6 August 2024

Interviews will be held at the school on Tuesday 13 August 2024.

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.

Cleaning Assistant

We are looking to recruit a Cleaning Assistant who is passionate about delivering an excellent cleaning service.  Working in our Establishment buildings, you will ensure that all areas are kept in a hygienic condition, ensuring very high standards at all times.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a friendly and supportive environment, have an eye for detail with excellent standards of cleaning.  Previous cleaning or work experience in a similar role would be an advantage, however full training will be given.

The working hours for this role are 32.5 hours per week, from 7am – 2pm, Monday to Friday, working during term time plus 8.2 weeks during the school holidays.

The hourly rate of pay is £11.44 per hour, increasing to £11.54 per hour following a successful six-month probationary review.  The starting annualised salary will be £16,805.36.

In addition to salary, we offer professional training and development and generous benefits which include pension, life insurance, use of the school sports and library facilities, lunch when the kitchens are operational and access to a cycle to work scheme. 

Closing date for completed application forms is 12pm, Wednesday 7 August 2024

Interviews will be held at the school on Wednesday 14 August 2024.

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.

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 now recruiting a further 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 of up to £24,150.00 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications, and in addition we offer generous benefits including enhanced holiday entitlement, pension, 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 for completed application forms is 12pm, Thursday 14 August 2024

Interviews will be held at the school on Wednesday 21 August 2024.

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.

PA to the Headmaster

Permanent, full-time, all year round 

Salary £26,000pa - £30,000pa, subject to skills & experience

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Personal Assistant to provide outstanding professional administrative, secretarial, and organisational support to the Headmaster.   

This is a diverse and rewarding role that requires a highly organised, trustworthy individual with a can-do attitude and a calm disposition.  The successful applicant will be a pro-active solution-finder and accomplished communicator, with strong professional values and skills in handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.  

Key Responsibilities:

• All-round Personal Assistance for the Headmaster.
• Dynamic diary and calendar management.
• Call handling and welcoming visitors, parents, and staff.
• Meeting facilitation including composing agendas and occasional minutetaking.
• Performing a range highly confidential administrative duties relating to the daily running and strategic development of Packwood Haugh School.
• Composition, editing, review and handling of a wide range of correspondence.
• Preparation of reports, papers, and presentations.
• To oversee the Headmaster’s travel arrangements for UK and overseas trips, and handling expenses.
• Other secretarial duties as required.

Essential Qualities:

• Educated to A-Level or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience as a professional PA or similar.
• Highly adaptable and flexible, with initiative and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Excellent at building rapport and positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• Strong typist and pride yourself on your excellent typing skills. At least 50 wpm plus.  
• Excellent written and oral English with attention to detail.
• Fully conversant in Microsoft Office with a formal ICT qualification such as ECDL, NVQ or equivalent experience and confidence.
• Sympathy with the aims and activities of a thriving leading prep school.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, pension,  free car parking, lunch in the dining hall when the kitchens are operational, access to a cycle to work scheme and free use of school facilities when not in use by pupils (golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, squash courts).

Packwood Haugh School’s recruitment is dealt with centrally through Shrewsbury School. 

Closing date for completed application forms is 12pm, Monday 12 August 2024.

Interviews will be held at the school during the week commencing 19 August 2024.

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)

Message from the Headmaster 

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 Haugh School is committed to the promotion of welfare and safeguarding of children.  Applicants will undergo thorough child protection screening including checks with the  Disclosure & Barring Service.