Overview
Gap Tutor/Graduate Assistant — Fixed term from January – August 2026.
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, extra-curricular activities such as games, music, art, or drama and supporting the grounds and 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 successful applicant will be fully committed to all areas of school life at Packwood.
This is a fixed term position starting in January 2026 until August 2026. We offer a full range of employment benefits together with accommodation.
Packwood School’s recruitment is dealt with centrally through Shrewsbury School.
Responsibilities
* Provide support in the boarding house
* Assist in class and with extra-curricular activities such as games, music, art, or drama
* Support the grounds and administrative staff in the school
Requirements/Qualifications
* Recently left education or graduated from university
* Interest in entering the teaching profession
* Willingness to commit to all areas of school life in a residential setting
Benefits
* Accommodation provided
* Full range of employment benefits
Apply / Important Dates
Full application pack and job description can be obtained from our website: http://www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/job-vacancies
Or email: recruitment@shrewsbury.org.uk
Closing Date: 12pm, Tuesday 11 November 2025.
Interviews will take place at the school during w/c 17 November 2025.
Safeguarding
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.
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