Head
Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 1 March 2018
Job overview
Founded in 1885 by the Girls’ Day School Trust, Shrewsbury High School has been positioned prominently in the heart of Shrewsbury for over 100 years. Situated on two beautiful sites on either side of the River Severn, Shrewsbury High is a leading day school for 620 pupils aged 3-18. The School is proud of its reputation for nurturing each and every pupil both academically and personally as they pass seamlessly through the co-educational Prep School and all girls’ Senior School.
Shrewsbury High has a reputation for academic excellence whilst also valuing a holistic education. A forward thinking and dynamic school, SHS has acquired a national reputation for its innovative work, winning awards in areas such as STEM, sport and for its partnership work with other schools.
The GDST Council is now inviting applications for the role of Head for September 2018. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate of the highest calibre to build on these impressive foundations and to further enhance the School’s academic performance, strong regional links and genuine commitment to all round opportunity.
Further information on Shrewsbury High School can be found at www.shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net
A candidate brief can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/65629
Covering letters, CVs and application forms should be submitted by Thursday 1 March 2018.
Shrewsbury High School and The GDST (charity no. 306983) 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 Criminal Records Bureau.
About Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury High School is a respected independent all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 18, set within a beautiful riverside campus in the centre of Shrewsbury. Founded in 1885, the school combines a proud heritage with a forward-thinking approach to education, nurturing confident, curious and capable young people ready to thrive in a changing world.
Currently an all-girls school, Shrewsbury High School is entering an exciting new chapter and will become co-educational from September 2026 as it welcomes boys into its Junior School from Reception to Year 6 and at senior level into years 7 and 12. This transition reflects the school’s ambition to offer an inclusive, modern education that prepares pupils for life beyond the classroom, while retaining the values, warmth and academic strength that have long defined the community.
Rooted in academic excellence and exceptional pastoral care, Shrewsbury High School inspires pupils to achieve their best across a broad and engaging curriculum. Dedicated teachers champion each individual, helping every child develop not only strong outcomes, but also resilience, independence and a genuine love of learning.
The campus spans nearly five acres alongside the River Severn, blending historic Town Walls architecture with modern learning environments, specialist science and arts facilities, and excellent spaces for sport and wellbeing. Its central location gives pupils access to the rich cultural life of Shrewsbury, while maintaining a close-knit and supportive school atmosphere.
As part of the Inspired Learning Group, Shrewsbury High School continues to build on its tradition of achievement while looking confidently to the future, offering an education shaped by ambition, character and opportunity for all.
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