Applications are invited for the post of Director of Admissions at Shrewsbury School Founded by Royal Charter in 1552, Shrewsbury School is one of the great British boarding schools and was named Independent School of the Year 2020. Shrewsbury combines heritage with an enterprising spirit and enjoys a world-class reputation for all-round excellence. Fully co-educational, with a seven-day boarding heartbeat and an integral day community, the School delivers a distinctive, contemporary whole person education that develops the abilities and enthusiasms of every pupil. This is an extremely exciting time in Shrewsbury’s long history. Never before has the landscape of independent education been more complex nor full of opportunity. With a full school roll in September 2025 – indeed record pupil numbers – Shrewsbury is in good shape with high ambitions for the future as it seeks to embrace the current challenges and continue its inventive progress. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for an outstanding individual to lead and develop the admissions function at one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Working closely with the Headmaster, as a key member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Admissions will be integral to delivering a vibrant next phase in the school’s evolution. This high profile and exciting leadership role will most likely be suited to an experienced professional from within the independent education sector with a proven track record in a directly or indirectly admissions related context – Registry, House or other senior Common Room role. Alternatively, this position could be suited to an exceptional individual from outside the education sector with excellent customer-facing, sales-related experience with an intuitive feel for the independent boarding market. Further information and details of how to apply can be found on the Shrewsbury School website via the button below. The deadline for receipt of applications is 10.00am on Tuesday 4th November 2025. Shrewsbury School is 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 & Barring Service. RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.