CEO Welcome

I am truly privileged to lead teams of outstanding leaders, teachers, and support staff who demonstrate innovation and unwavering dedication in delivering exceptional teaching and learning experiences for our students. This commitment to excellence is our standard practice, not a rare occurrence. We firmly believe that every child deserves access to an excellent education within a supportive, dynamic, and inspiring environment.

Our learning community thrives because we embrace a diverse mix of academies within our Trust-including primary, secondary, and specialist settings-and are committed to fostering a genuinely inclusive atmosphere. This approach enables us to build a unique and diverse professional community, rich in expertise and specialist knowledge. As a result, both students and staff benefit from meaningful collaborative opportunities.

Shaw Education Trust is a values-driven organisation with an unwavering focus on opportunity, integrity, collaboration and equity.

Come and join us… if you have the heart, passion and drive to achieve great things and make the remarkable happen!

Kerry Inscker

Chief Executive Officer 

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CURRENT OPENINGS

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  • Job Title

    Family Support Worker

  • Location

    Derby, Derbyshire

  • Posted

    6th February 2026

  • School

    St Andrews Academy

  • Salary

    Grade 5, SCP 16-20 - £25,989 - £27,254 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and highly organised Family Support Worker to join our dedicated team in a specialist setting supporting young people aged 11–19 with se ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher of Computer Science

  • Location

    Birmingham, West Midlands

  • Posted

    6th February 2026

  • School

    Fortis Academy

  • Salary

    M1 - UPS3 - £32,916 - £51,048 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking an ambitious and inspiring Teacher of Computer Science to join our successful department. This is an exciting opportunity to teach Computer Science in a well-resour ...

  • Job Title

    Site Technician

  • Location

    Stafford, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    6th February 2026

  • School

    Walton Hall Academy

  • Salary

    Grade 3 SCP 10-13 £24,796-£25,183 FTE

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Are you passionate about providing a safe environment for children? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for an efficient and motivated Site Technician to join our team! Your ro ...

  • Job Title

    Pastoral & Safeguarding Manager (DSL)

  • Location

    Derby, Derbyshire

  • Posted

    6th February 2026

  • School

    St Martins School

  • Salary

    Grade 9 SCP 34-39 £39,153-£44,076 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    St Martins School seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral & Safeguarding Manager (DSL) to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This is a key leadership role for an ex ...

  • Job Title

    Teaching Assistants

  • Location

    Stafford, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    6th February 2026

  • School

    Walton Hall Academy

  • Salary

    Grade 5 SCP 16-20 £25,989-£27,254 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Walton Hall Academy are currently recruiting for 2 enthusiastic, and skilled Teaching Assistants to join their team! This is an exciting opportunity to join and become a part of o ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher of Science

  • Location

    Bury, Lancashire

  • Posted

    6th February 2026

  • School

    Unsworth Academy

  • Salary

    M1 - UPS3 - £32,916 - £51,048 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    For a fabulous Teacher of Science who is passionate about Biology, Physics and Chemistry. You may be a new or experienced teacher but will certainly have a determination to be an ...

  • Job Title

    Early Years Practitioner

  • Location

    Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    5th February 2026

  • School

    Waterside Primary School

  • Salary

    Grade 5, SCP 16-20 - £25,989 - £27,254 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive primary school team. This is a wonderful opportunity for a passio ...

  • Job Title

    Exam Invigilators

  • Location

    Birmingham, West Midlands

  • Posted

    5th February 2026

  • School

    Fortis Academy

  • Salary

    Grade 2 - SCP 8 - 10 - £24,414 - £24,796 FTE

  • Hours

    Casual

  • Description

    We are seeking reliable, attentive and professional individuals to join our pool of Casual Exam Invigilators to support the smooth running of examinations throughout the academic ...

  • Job Title

    SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Derby, Derbyshire

  • Posted

    4th February 2026

  • School

    St Martins School

  • Salary

    Grade 6 SCP 20-24 £27,254-£30,024 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who shares our values and has the dedication and skills to support learning in the classroom as well as to contribute to other areas of sch ...

  • Job Title

    SEN Classroom Assistant

  • Location

    Derby, Derbyshire

  • Posted

    4th February 2026

  • School

    St Martins School

  • Salary

    Grade 2 SCP 8-10 £24,414-£24,796 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are looking for a Classroom Assistant who shares our values and has the dedication and skills to support with the provision and resourcing of learning in the classroom as well ...

  • Job Title

    EYFS Teaching Assistants

  • Location

    Cannock, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    4th February 2026

  • School

    Redhill Primary School

  • Salary

    Grade 4 - (SCP 13-16) - £25,186 - £25,989 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? We are looking for two friendly, dedicated, and qualified Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) to join our welcomin ...

  • Job Title

    Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Northwich, Cheshire

  • Posted

    3rd February 2026

  • School

    The Russett School

  • Salary

    Grade 6 SCP 20-24 £27,254 - £30,024 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time, Term Time

  • Description

    We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is committed to our vision for education and individuals who support our Russett values. We believe that our values are the foundation ...

  • Job Title

    HR Business Partner

  • Location

    Kidsgrove, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    2nd February 2026

  • School

    Shaw Education Trust

  • Salary

    G10 SCP 40 – 44, £45,029 - £49,282

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking an experienced, confident, and proactive HR Business Partner to join our People Team on a maternity cover fixed-term contract, supporting a cluster of academies wit ...

  • Job Title

    Receptionist/Administrator

  • Location

    Widnes, Cheshire

  • Posted

    30th January 2026

  • School

    Brookfields School

  • Salary

    Grade 3, SCP 10 – 13 - £24,796 - £25,186 FTE

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Brookfields School in Runcorn is seeking a friendly, organised and reliable Receptionist/Administrator to join their dedicated team. This is a key front-of-house role, providing a ...

  • Job Title

    Primary School Teacher

  • Location

    Cannock, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    30th January 2026

  • School

    Moorhill Primary School

  • Salary

    M1 - UPS3 - £32,916 - £51,048 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking an exceptional and motivated Primary School Teacher to join our team , with a particular specialism and passion for Upper Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher of Art

  • Location

    Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    30th January 2026

  • School

    Kidsgrove Secondary

  • Salary

    M1 - UPS3 - £32,916 - £51,048 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Teacher of Art to join our successful and supportive Art Department on a maternity cover basis. This is an excellent opportu ...

  • Job Title

    Finance Officer

  • Location

    Bury, Lancashire

  • Posted

    30th January 2026

  • School

    Unsworth Academy

  • Salary

    SET Grade 7 SCP 24-28 £30,024-£33,700 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Finance Officer to join team Unsworth. The Finance Officer will support purchasing, income processing and financial ...

  • Job Title

    Primary School Teacher

  • Location

    Cannock, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    29th January 2026

  • School

    Redhill Primary School

  • Salary

    M1 - UPS3 - £32,916 - £51,048 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Upper Key Stage 2 Class Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a s ...

  • Job Title

    Cover Supervisor

  • Location

    Bury, Lancashire

  • Posted

    29th January 2026

  • School

    Tottington High School

  • Salary

    Grade 5 - SCP 16 - 20 - £25,989 - £27,254 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking a confident, flexible and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our secondary school team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students’ learning by supervis ...

  • Job Title

    Buildings and Facilities Project Manager

  • Location

    Kidsgrove, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    29th January 2026

  • School

    Shaw Education Trust

  • Salary

    G11 SCP 45 – 49, £50,270 - £54,495

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Are you the kind of person who loves a plan, enjoys a challenge, and gets a real buzz from seeing a project go from “idea” to “WOW!”? Join Shaw Education Trust as a Project Manage ...

  • Job Title

    Head of Performing Arts

  • Location

    Newcastle, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    28th January 2026

  • School

    The Orme Academy

  • Salary

    M1 - UPS3 - £32,916 - £51,048 + TLR

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate teacher and leader of Performing Arts. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of inspiring students ...

  • Job Title

    Director of Faculty (Communication – English)

  • Location

    Bury, Lancashire

  • Posted

    27th January 2026

  • School

    Woodhey High School

  • Salary

    Leadership range 6-10 £58,857-£65,010

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Are you a dynamic and passionate leader with a strong vision for excellence in Communication? We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our leadership team as Director of F ...

  • Job Title

    Teaching Assistant SEND

  • Location

    Bury, Lancashire

  • Posted

    26th January 2026

  • School

    Brookhaven

  • Salary

    Grade 4 SCP 13-16 £25,186-£25,989 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Brookhaven is now looking to recruit for a Teaching Assistant to join their team. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to work with the SEND pupils within o ...

  • Job Title

    SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Bury, Lancashire

  • Posted

    26th January 2026

  • School

    Brookhaven

  • Salary

    Grade 6 SCP 20-24 £27,254-£30,024 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Brookhaven is now looking to recruit for a Teaching Assistant to join their team. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to work with the SEND pupils within o ...

  • Job Title

    Teaching Assistant (SENSA)

  • Location

    Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    26th January 2026

  • School

    Portland School

  • Salary

    Grade 5 SCP 16-20 £25,989-£27,254 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time, Part Time

  • Description

    Portland School are recruiting for fabulous SENSA’s to support learning in the classroom for pupils with a range of SEMH needs. This is an exciting time to join Portland as we are ...

  • Job Title

    Accountant

  • Location

    Kidsgrove, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    23rd January 2026

  • School

    Shaw Education Trust

  • Salary

    G10 SCP 40 – 44, £45,029 - £49,282

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are looking for an Accountant to join our central finance team who will work directly with Headteachers to support strong financial planning and better outcomes for pupils and ...

  • Job Title

    SEN Teacher

  • Location

    Stafford, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    20th January 2026

  • School

    Walton Hall Academy

  • Salary

    M1- UPS3 £32,916-£51,048 + SEN £2787

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, versatile, and inspirational SEN classroom teacher to join our team at Walton Hall Academy. If you have a passion and desire to help an ...

What we are looking for

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At Shaw Education Trust, we are searching for talented and passionate educators to join us on our journey of transforming young lives. We are looking for diverse, ambitious teachers who are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact. If you are someone who is motivated to help young people thrive, eager to grow both professionally and personally, and whose ambitions align with ours, we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to investing in and developing your talent, helping you achieve your career goals while working in one of our supportive, high-achieving academies

Our professional Schools, College and Trust support teams also play an essential role in creating a safe, nurturing, and dynamic learning environment. They support our teachers and leadership teams while fostering positive relationships with students and encouraging family involvement in education. These support staff members model positive behavior, serve as role models for students, and contribute to a healthy school climate.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe that fantastic teachers combined with fantastic support staff equal students who excel.

We invite enthusiastic and dedicated individuals, whether in teaching or support roles, to be part of our mission.

Benefits for Staff

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Join Shaw Education Trust – Empowering Futures Together

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe our people are the key to our success. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring your experience with us is a rewarding and fulfilling one.

We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate about education and making a difference. Whether you’re interested in working at our Trust, one of our amazing schools, academies, or college, we want to hear from you!

Register your interest now for future vacancies and be part of a team that’s dedicated to transforming lives through education.

Together, we can achieve great things!

Why Shaw Education Trust ?

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one

To support our employees in maintaining this level of excellence and help them to achieve their career goals, we offer regular upskilling and training opportunities, no matter their role or level of leadership.

The well-crafted continuous professional development (CPD) we provide benefits not only the individual staff member, but their profession, the organisation, and most importantly the students and young people in our schools too.

To enable all our employees to easily access quality CPD, we established the Institution of Education which provides a wide range of training and research-based opportunities aimed at continually developing staff knowledge and practice. These sessions cover a variety of teaching and operational topics, from curriculum development and leadership skills, to premises management and first aid.

We also encourage collaboration within and between our academies, creating a community of professionals who share a wide range of valuable experience and specialist knowledge. This is supported through our creation of a network of ‘hubs’ across our schools, covering all teaching subjects and operational areas. Our regular hub meetings enable staff members to stay up-to-date with latest guidance and skills, as well as collaborate and practice share with others from different school settings.


Our Offer to our People

Work at Shaw Education Trust school

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Our Phases

Primary

We believe that everyone has the potential to be extraordinary!

To this end, our growing number of primary schools tirelessly pursue excellence through research-based collaboration and innovation. Our 3D Primary curriculum and pioneering Digital Strategy are designed to create inspirational, energetic and immersive learning experiences. These enable every child to flourish within a caring, stimulating and purposeful atmosphere; fully prepared for their next stage of life and learning.

We know that at primary school, the quality of teaching affects both children’s social behaviour and intellectual development. This stage of learning has a greater impact on children’s academic progress than any other. Recognised through extensive research, it is the importance of early experiences and the powerful combination of home, pre-school and primary school partnerships that set the foundations enabling our amazing children and pupils to succeed.

Secondary

Across the Trust we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to curriculum design. We want our pupils, regardless of their starting points and barriers, to believe their curriculum is bold, exciting, purposeful, and ultimately leads to something meaningful for them.

We constantly seek to innovate and provide better opportunities to develop both knowledge and skills for life. This innovation comes in many forms, including extending school days to provide a world-class enrichment programme and additional opportunities for essential skills development; the introduction of vocational and technical pathways to develop work readiness in our pupils, supported by leading employers and universities; co-constructing curriculum across all EBacc subjects, to create world class programmes, rich in knowledge and skills; We are also driving PedTech across the sector, focusing on fully digitally enhanced curriculum and close to 1:1 device delivery.

We are currently at an exciting point in our evolution, with collaboration at the heart of our endeavour. We value the 'power of the pack' and strive as a collective, ensuring no school or colleague is left behind.

We take an evidence-informed approach to developing the quality of our teaching and learning and value a non-hierarchical, supportive approach to developing great teachers.

This approach has led to a significant reduction in workload, meaning colleagues can spend more time on curriculum delivery and fostering strong relationships with pupils.

As a people-focused trust, we consider the professional development of our staff as a fundamental responsibility. Where any schools face any barrier, it has the mutual support of the others to call upon for subject specific or general support. Our directors have a wealth of leadership experience and subject knowledge and support staff across the trust to design and the deliver the very best academic experience to our pupils.

SEND

Our Special Schools are dedicated to supporting children and young people with a broad spectrum of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

From those with profound medical conditions and life-limiting illnesses, to individuals with severe, moderate, or sensory needs, and those experiencing social, emotional, or mental health challenges, our settings are designed to provide the care, understanding, and expertise each young person needs to thrive.

Whether you're a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional, or part of our facilities, administration, or operations teams, you will find a welcoming, family-like environment where every role is valued. At the heart of each school is a shared commitment to putting children, young people, and their families first.

Each pupil receives a personalised education and learns in small groups or classes, supported by dedicated staff who tailor their approach to meet individual needs.

Working in our Special Schools is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that empowers children and young people to live their best life and build a bright future.

The difference you make will be life-changing, not only for them but for their families too.

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