Job Vacancies

Deputy Director of Development

Permanent, full-time opportunity

Shrewsbury School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Director of Development to work alongside the Director of Development (DoD) to deliver the next phase of growth in one of the most successful, globally active and effective Development Offices within a British Independent School.

The demanding and fast paced position will suit a hard-working, highly motivated and professional individual.  Whether you have a clear aspiration to progress to become a DoD, or you have previous DoD experience to share, this opportunity is an excellent springboard for onward progression or an opportunity to bring your experience to the fore. 

Campaign 2010 – 2020 secured £5m in 10 years for the Shrewsbury School Foundation.  By 2025, Campaign 2020 - 2030 secured double the sum (£20m) in half the time (5 years). The DoD wishes to partner, enable, and grow (with) a skilled and experienced development professional who is committed to fostering exceptional standards of fundraising practice in a fast-paced and demanding environment, with an unwavering commitment to ethical, sincere, professional and long-term relationship-based fundraising activity in an administration which immutably prioritises authenticity, quality, and courtesy.

The successful candidate should be a high performing professional with experience of all development functions within a complex organisation.  Used to working to significant multi-year fundraising campaigns with a track record of soliciting six (or+) figure gifts.  Educational fundraising and international experience, and well as experience of using SQL platforms such as The Raiser’s Edge CRM are desirable. The post offers an exciting opportunity to join a busy and successful team.

Due to the nature of the role, it does not offer standardised working days or hours and will require significant business travel.

Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Closing Date: 9.00am, 9^th March 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.

Packwood - Language Acquisition Teacher (French and Spanish)

Packwood has always held a position as one of the UK’s top boarding and day prep schools, and following our merger in 2019, our membership of the Shrewsbury Family of Schools heralds an exciting future. Packwood’s identity as a rural, bustling Prep School is further enhanced through the partnership with the nine schools under Shrewsbury’s guiding influence.

We are seeking an outstanding and innovative teacher, and kind, imaginative and committed individual to teach Language Acquisition (currently French and Spanish) across the School, from Reception to Year 8.

The successful candidate should have a passion for Languages, including French and Spanish, an important and highly regarded subject as the school continues to lead the way in prep school learning and teaching.

Set in idyllic rural Shropshire and part of one of the leading families of Schools globally, this opportunity could be perfect for someone seeking to work and live in a happy and forward-thinking school. Children have the freedom at Packwood to be independent, take responsibility and enjoy everything a childhood should be.

This role could be well suited to an experienced or early career teacher, or a bright, highly capable recent Graduate seeking to gain a teaching qualification.

If you are driven, good humoured, kind and adaptable and can generate excitement and passion from the children, then I would encourage you to consider applying to work in this magical setting.

If you wish to apply, please complete Packwood School’s application form (on our website) and send a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 stating your interest in the post and how your experience and personal qualities make you a standout candidate. Your application form letter should be addressed to Will Goldsmith, Head, and emailed (ideally as PDFs) to:

[email protected] by the closing date detailed below.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday, 9 March 2026.

All applications will be acknowledged by email.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by telephone.

Interviews will be held during week commencing Monday, 16 March 2026.

Offers will be given verbally and in writing as soon as possible following the interview.

We reserve the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process.

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)

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.

Packwood - Minibus Driver

Part time, term time only 

We are looking to recruit a friendly Minibus Driver to safely collect and drop off pupils to and from School.

The ideal candidate will have a full and clean driving licence, with a minimum of two years driving experience, and will enjoy working in a friendly and pro-active environment.  You will be driving a School minibus and will be responsible for ensuring the minibus is in safe working order, clean and in good condition. 

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, we offer free parking and professional training and development.

An indication of the working hours are Monday to Friday, 6.00am to 8.30am and 5.30pm to 7.30pm (although you will not be required to work on a Wednesday evening).

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, Friday 6th March 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)

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 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.

Swimming Instructor

Permanent, part time, 17 hours per week

Shrewsbury School Swimming Academy strives to deliver the highest possible standards in the teaching of swimming to children aged 4 upwards, through the Swim England teaching plan.

Following the ever-growing success of the Swimming Academy we are looking to appoint a Swimming Instructor who can deliver high standards of teaching.

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Can deliver high standards of swimming teaching and realise every individual’s true swimming potential.
• Hold a current Swim England teaching qualification at level 1 or above.
• Are self-motivated, sympathetic and have an encouraging personality with the ability to make learning fun.
• Work well in a team, as well as on your own initiative.

If you are passionate about swimming and want to come and join our talented and professional team, providing high quality-swimming lessons within the guidelines of the Swim England teaching plan, we would like to hear from you.

This position is 17 hours per week, working Monday and Wednesday 4.00pm to 6.30pm, Tuesday 4.00pm to 8.00pm, Friday 4.00pm to 7.30pm and Saturday 9.00am to 1.30pm, during term time, plus 6 additional weeks during the school holidays. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous benefits including enhanced pension contributions, training and development, life insurance, car parking, 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.

Our salaries are based on level of qualification and experience and range from £13.95 per hour for a Level 1 qualification to £17.42 per hour for a Level 2 qualification plus experience/continued CPD.

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, Monday 16 March 2026.

Interviews will be held at the school on Friday 20 March 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)

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.

Packwood - Gap Tutor/Graduate Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual that has recently left education or graduated from university. It may suit someone considering entering the teaching profession. The role will offer broad involvement in school life from providing support in the boarding house, assisting in class and extra-curricular activities such as games, music, art, or drama and supporting the administrative staff in the school.

We can offer a brilliant school environment which seeks to nurture and challenge pupils, backed by an outstanding and kind team of staff, set within a glorious estate in idyllic Shropshire. This is a residential post and there is the expectation that the successful applicant will be fully committed to all areas of school life at Packwood.

This position is fixed term for one year starting in September 2026. We offer a full range of employment benefits together with accommodation.   

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, Friday 6th March 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)

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 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

Part-time, 17 hours per week

This is a part-time position working 17 hours per week, during term time plus 6 weeks during school holidays, based on a two-week rota 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 salary for this role is £9,124.20 per annum, 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. 

Closing date: 12pm, Monday 9 March 2026 

Interviews will be held at the school on Thursday 12 March 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)

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.

HR Advisor

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

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our growing and vibrant HR team, to assist with the front-line delivery of an effective HR service to our Family of Schools.

Providing generalist HR support on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, this role will also take a lead on recruitment and selection across the family. The HR Advisor will work closely with the other HR Advisor in the team to ensure that all core HR processes and procedures are completed. Both roles report into the HR Manager.

The role requires strong people skills, experience of supporting managers in all aspects of the employee lifecycle, and experience of managing multiple recruitment campaigns. An excellent problem solver, with strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR experience.

You will be joining at a time of growth and change within the HR function as we develop and implement new ways of working across the family of schools.

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, Wednesday 11th March 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 16th March 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)

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.

Site Warden

Multiple posts available, Permanent

Due to evolving needs in the department, we are recruiting Site Wardens to join our valued team, combining the role of traditional caretaker and site safety. As Site Warden, you will play an important role in ensuring that the School is a safe, inviting, and positive environment for students, staff and visitors. The teams’ duties are varied where one day the team can be providing security patrols around the school site, to providing caretaking duties (parcels, delivering post etc), to assisting with school events and setting up rooms or venues, which will involve some heavy lifting.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• A flexible approach to work with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Good communication skills
• A full UK driving licence.
• Physically fit – manual handling is a substantial per of this position

Post 1 & 2 – Evening Shift, Term Time Only, £12.69ph - Predominantly evening work but there may be opportunities or requirements to work other times. The actual hours of work will be incorporated into a shift rota, set 12 months in advance. Consisting of 4 shifts on (evenings) and 4 days off accumulating in 34 hours per 8-day rotation, evening shift typically consists of 4pm – 1am. There are also opportunities for overtime.

Post 3 – Full time, 52-week position. The actual hours of work will be incorporated into a shift rota, set 12 months in advance. The hours of work will average between 35 – 40 hours per week, working rolling four day/evening shift patterns, typically 7am – 4pm and 4pm – 1am. There are also plenty of opportunities for overtime. £26,562 - £26,987, depending on hours worked.

The roles attract benefits including:

• A generous holiday entitlement
• Life Insurance
• Complimentary meals when school kitchen is operational
• Free use of library, swimming pool, gym, tennis and squash courts
• Free parking
• Training and development

If you are interested in any of these roles and would like to discuss it further, please call our Team Leader on 07702696035.

Closing date for applications is 10am Tuesday 10th March 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 16th March 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)

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.