Headteacher
The Priory School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9EE18 days remaining to apply
Closing date
1 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary L23-L29 £88,951 - £103,030
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Priory School is a thriving, oversubscribed 11–16 comprehensive in the heart of Shrewsbury. With a strong reputation, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, high standards, and commitment to developing well-rounded, successful students. The school prides itself on exemplary behaviour, outstanding pastoral care, and a commitment to holistic development.
Following the promotion of our existing Headteacher, we are seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to lead our school into its next exciting chapter.
The Role: As Headteacher, you would lead a dedicated team in shaping confident, compassionate learners ready to contribute meaningfully to society. As part of this you will:
- Lead and inspire our dedicated team of teachers and support staff.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve educational outcomes.
- Nurture a positive and inclusive school culture.
- Engage with parents, governors, and the wider community to build strong partnerships.
As part of our School and Trust, you will:
- Join a dedicated team, where staff wellbeing and professional development are central to our culture.
- Benefit from shared expertise, strategic support, and the opportunity to shape education beyond your own school.
This is more than a leadership role—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact.
If you are ready to lead a school where tradition meets aspiration, and where every child is known, valued, and inspired, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
The school prides itself on exemplary behaviour, outstanding pastoral care, and a commitment to holistic development. As Headteacher, you would lead a dedicated team in shaping confident, compassionate learners ready to contribute meaningfully to society
Your wellbeing
It’s a top priority for us, and that’s why we look after your physical wellbeing with free eye tests, flu vaccinations, and an outstanding occupational health service. We also look after your mental wellbeing too, with our employee assistance programme, providing legal, financial, health, parenting and life advice with 24-hour access for you and your family members. We also provide access to independent counselling specialists to beat those long waiting lists and ensure you have access to the right support at the right time.
Online GP Service
Struggling to get an appointment with your local GP? We’ve got you covered. Our staff have 24hour access to a GP appointment. These usually take place within two days at a time to suit you, with prescriptions provided when required to be collected at your local pharmacy. This service is also available to your dependants.
We’ve always got you covered
If the unexpected happens – for example, you can’t work because of illness or you’re in an accident – we’ve got you covered with excellent sick pay benefits. Plus, in the event of death in service, we’ll pay up to three times your salary. All these give you financial protection and take away any worries – all at no cost to you.
Unbeatable Pension Scheme
Thinking about your future? We are too and it’s never too early. We’ll automatically enrol you onto the relevant pension scheme – we will pay a whopping 28.68% into your Teachers Pension scheme or 19% if you are a member of our amazing support staff through the local government pension scheme – you’ll find it hard to beat that.
Life Events
We run an enhanced special leave policy making allowances for paid time off for those unplanned life events or family milestones that we just wouldn’t expect you to miss.
Savings Schemes
Saving for those rainy days has never been easier than with our salary savings scheme. Your savings are taken directly from your salary into an accredited savings scheme.
Support for you and your family
We understand that becoming a parent, growing your family or looking after those who mean the most to you, can be life changing. That’s why we’re proud to provide policies that fit around your family, whenever you might need it.
Cycle to work scheme
Choose a brand-new bike and accessories and save on tax and National Insurance. Select a bike worth up to £3,000 and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
Home and Electronics Scheme
The latest Xbox on the birthday list? Washing machine broken down at just the wrong time of year? We have you covered with our newest salary sacrifice scheme, open all year round and open to all staff, spreading the payments for those expensive items over 12 months.
Career Progression
From bitesize learning right through to professional qualifications. With our Trust-wide dedicated CPD leads, we believe every colleague should have the chance to progress – personally, professionally and as far as possible.
Additional Perks
Many of our sites have access to freshly made hot meals at a discounted rate, free car parking, gyms and swimming pools all open to members of staff at greatly reduced rates or free.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as such this post requires acknowledgement and understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies which can be found on the school website. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
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About The Priory School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 856 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Priory School website
- Email address
- hannah.taylor@318education.co.uk
Arranging a visit to The Priory School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hannah.taylor@318education.co.uk.
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