Junior School Teacher

We are seeking to appoint an energetic, creative, and committed Junior School Teacher to join our vibrant team at our esteemed independent girls' school. The successful candidate will have a deep passion for teaching, a warm, personable, and engaging manner, and will contribute to providing a first-class education for our primary-aged pupils. They will be able to teach across Key Stages 1 and 2 with expertise, confidence, and enthusiasm, having regard to curriculum planning and the teaching of challenging, well-organised and engaging lessons informed by secure knowledge, sound pedagogy and innovation. 

The appointed individual will take responsibility for coordination of an allocated subject area across the Junior School, to be negotiated depending on interest and expertise, although having a music specialism would be advantageous. They should be able to offer tailored support to the learning of individual pupils and support consistent delivery of the school’s pastoral aims, as well as play a key role in supporting the school’s extensive co-curricular provision.

Small class sizes, conscientious and well-motivated students as well as a culture of working hard to achieve success ensure that this is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

At our school, girls want to learn, and care about each other’s success. Relationships with teachers are excellent, and, in keeping with our promise to help our girls become ‘Real World Ready’, you can focus on teaching and developing future leaders in an environment where everyone, both staff and students, are known and valued.

About the School

Shrewsbury High School has been educating girls in the heart of Shrewsbury since 1885; our school is literally built into the historic Town Walls. We welcome students aged 4-18 and we were created to put girls first, always. As leaders in educating girls, we offer exceptional teaching, tailored to the way girls learn. We encourage them to experiment, have a go and be brave. This is aided by small class sizes, expert pastoral care, collaboration, and teamwork. In our recent ISI Inspection Report (Nov 2022) we have been recognised as Excellent in all areas.

Shrewsbury High School is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools. We are the only GDST school in the local area and as such we are able to bring all the advantages of this powerful network to our girls, including an alumnae network in excess of 70,000 members ready to support and mentor our students and staff. Being part of the GDST family of schools gives our staff the chance to share resources and innovative teaching opportunities, as well as a professional development framework to help you fulfil your ambitions. A culture of collaboration in the pursuit of excellence predominates and not only does this benefit our school, but also our staff who have access to the central expertise of the Trust’s Innovation and Learning team, which exists to support our teachers and schools in developing and delivering an outstanding education for all our pupils.

There are many good reasons to work with us. Shrewsbury High School has a real sense of community, and you’ll be part of it, and the wider GDST family. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefit

A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

A Cycle to Work scheme

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Applicants can apply using the link and should include a letter of application addressed to Mrs Kate Millichamp, Head of Juniors. For further enquiries, please contact Julie Humphreys at hr@shr.gdst.net

Applications must be received by: 2nd May 2024, 12 noon

Interviews will take place on: Week beginning 13th May 2024

Shrewsbury High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, 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. This post is also subject to satisfactory references and a medical check.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.