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

We believe in ‘serious fun’ where learning and enjoyment go hand in hand, both for our pupils and our staff.  We aim to provide the most diverse, challenging and supportive environment in which all our children can thrive and exceed their own expectations. To do this, we need enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated staff who embrace the challenges and celebrate the successes.

Our place, our rich history and our forward-thinking mindset provide staff and pupils alike with a distinctive experience and an environment which enables them to flourish.

700+

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UK Schools across Shropshire and Cheshire

1500+

Pupils Supported Across Our Schools

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).

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Terra Nova - Nursery Lead Educator

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.

TN believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success and that contributions should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.

Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee, nor TN, to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the school that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organisation. Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School expects all teaching staff, non-teaching staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

Closing date for applications is the 31st August 2026

Interviews will take place shortly after the close date

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 and Terra Nova 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.

Packwood - Visiting Music Teacher (Piano)

Packwood - Visiting Music Teacher (Piano)

Competitive Rate of Pay, Part-time

We are currently recruiting a piano teacher to join our team of peripatetic music staff at Packwood. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, inspiring and dynamic, open to teaching pupils from ages 6-13 in a variety of musical styles, including preparation for exams, concerts and external scholarships.

The successful candidate should have a passion for music and committed to support our children to become fantastic young musicians, enabling them to perform musically to the high standards expected by the School and achieve their full potential in music examinations and concert performances as appropriate. This will be achieved through one-to-one lessons, and coaching as required. Packwood has its own salary scale.

Working hours are flexible and there is much potential to build up pupil numbers throughout the course of the year

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: 12 noon, Friday 14 August 2026

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

Job Description 

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.