CEO Welcome

Thank you for your interest in Shaw Education Trust. Our vision of ‘Opening doors to the world through the power of learning’ is at the heart of everything we do: we exist to ensure our students have the best possible educational experience which leads to them living happy and successful lives. All of our work is underpinned by our values of opportunity, integrity, community and equity, at Shaw Education Trust every individual matters and we work incredibly hard to ensure staff and students feel valued and empowered.

We take our responsibility as educators and as an employer very seriously. We are passionate about making a difference and to adding significant value to our colleagues and our students through understanding their aspirations, being respectful of their individual circumstances and appreciating their needs, at Shaw Education Trust ‘one size fits one’.

We invite you to come and find out more about us and our wonderful schools!

Kerry Inscker

Chief Executive Officer 

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CURRENT OPENINGS

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  • Job Title

    Personal Care Assistant

  • Location

    Derby, Derbyshire

  • Posted

    16th June 2026

  • School

    Ivy House School

  • Salary

    Grade 2 £24,414-£24,796 FTE Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    We are seeking to appoint a Personal care Assistant to join our lovely team. The role will be predominantly to assist children in matters of personal care needs and their general ...

  • Job Title

    Health and Welfare Support Assistant (HWSA)

  • Location

    Derby, Derbyshire

  • Posted

    16th June 2026

  • School

    Ivy House School

  • Salary

    Grade 3 £24,796-£25,186 FTE Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Due to exciting expansion, we are seeking to appoint Health and Welfare Support Assistants (HWSA) with the capacity to support the health and welfare needs of all pupils at Ivy Ho ...

  • Job Title

    Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Derby, Derbyshire

  • Posted

    16th June 2026

  • School

    Ivy House School

  • Salary

    Grade 4 £25,186-£25,989 FTE Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Due to exciting expansion an exciting opportunity has become available for a Teaching Assistant to join the Ivy House team! Applicants must have:  NVQ Level 2 or demonstratio ...

  • Job Title

    SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Derby, Derbyshire

  • Posted

    15th June 2026

  • School

    St Martins School

  • Salary

    Grade 6 £27,254-£30,024- FTE- Pay Award Pending

  • 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

    15th June 2026

  • School

    St Martins School

  • Salary

    Grade 2 £24,414-£24,796- FTE- Pay Award Pending

  • 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

    Cover Supervisor

  • Location

    Birmingham, West Midlands

  • Posted

    15th June 2026

  • School

    Fortis Academy

  • Salary

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

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking a confident, adaptable, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dynamic academy. While the role can be demanding, it is also highly rewarding for individuals ...

  • Job Title

    Pastoral Leader

  • Location

    Crewe, Cheshire

  • Posted

    15th June 2026

  • School

    Madeley School

  • Salary

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

  • Hours

    Full Time, Term Time

  • Description

    We are looking for a talented Pastoral Leader to help foster a caring and supportive learning environment for the young people at Madeley School. You will play a key role in suppo ...

  • Job Title

    Cleaning Assistant

  • Location

    Bury, Lancashire

  • Posted

    15th June 2026

  • School

    Tottington High School

  • Salary

    Grade 2 - SCP 8 - 10 - £24,414 - £27,796 FTE

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Cleaning Assistant to join our site team at our busy and welcoming secondary school. The successful candidate will play an important role ...

  • Job Title

    Unqualified Teacher – Creative & Media (Art, Design & Photography)

  • Location

    Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    15th June 2026

  • School

    Portland School

  • Salary

    UNQT 1 – UNQT 6 £22,601-£35,259 Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Portland School have an exciting opportunity for an unqualified teacher to join the school to teach engaging and inspiring learning experiences in Creative & Media, including ...

  • Job Title

    Unqualified Teacher – Vocational Instructor

  • Location

    Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    15th June 2026

  • School

    Portland School

  • Salary

    UNQT 1 – UNQT 6 £22,601-£35,259 Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Portland School have an opening for an unqualified teacher to deliver engaging and high-quality vocational learning. Some of the lessons may be around construction and motor vehic ...

  • Job Title

    Admin Assistant

  • Location

    Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    15th June 2026

  • School

    Kidsgrove Secondary

  • Salary

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

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Administration Assistant to join our secondary school support team. This key role combines responsibilities across Data Manag ...

  • Job Title

    Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Derby, Derbyshire

  • Posted

    12th June 2026

  • School

    St Andrews Academy

  • Salary

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

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking a committed, compassionate, and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a special school supporting children and young people with a range of com ...

  • Job Title

    2 x Farming Assistants

  • Location

    Bury, Lancashire

  • Posted

    12th June 2026

  • School

    Tottington High School

  • Salary

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

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    We are seeking 2 reliable and enthusiastic Farm Assistants to support the day-to-day operation of our secondary school farm. This role is primarily to provide cover during staff a ...

  • Job Title

    Cover Supervisor

  • Location

    Crewe, Cheshire

  • Posted

    9th June 2026

  • School

    Madeley School

  • Salary

    G5 SCP 16-20 £25,989 - £27,254-FTE-Pay Award Pend

  • Hours

    Full Time, Term Time

  • Description

    Are you a confident, adaptable, and proactive individual looking to make a real difference in education? We are seeking an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team ...

  • Job Title

    Operations Manager

  • Location

    Northwich, Cheshire

  • Posted

    9th June 2026

  • School

    The Russett School

  • Salary

    Grade 8, £33,700 - £38,220 –FTE– Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Full Time, Term Time

  • Description

    We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Operations Manager to join our school leadership team and play a vital role in ensuring our school provides a safe, supportive and ...

  • Job Title

    Pastoral Leader

  • Location

    Bury, Lancashire

  • Posted

    9th June 2026

  • School

    Unsworth Academy

  • Salary

    Grade 7 £30,024 - £33,700 FTE Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking to appoint two fabulous, highly motivated Pastoral Leaders to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic profession ...

  • Job Title

    SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Bury, Lancashire

  • Posted

    8th June 2026

  • School

    Brookhaven

  • Salary

    Grade 6 £27,254-£30,024 Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Full Time, Part 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

  • Location

    Crewe, Cheshire

  • Posted

    5th June 2026

  • School

    The Meadows Primary School

  • Salary

    Grade 4 £25,186-£25,989 FTE Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    The Meadows Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our committed and friendly team! We welcome applications from individuals who care ...

  • Job Title

    Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Runcorn, Cheshire

  • Posted

    5th June 2026

  • School

    Hallwood Park Primary School

  • Salary

    G7, SCP 24-28-£30,024- £33,700-FTE- Pay award Pend

  • Hours

    Full Time, Term Time

  • Description

    We are seeking an experienced and passionate HLTA to join our team, the role will involve covering PPA across the school and delivering targeted small-group interventions. There w ...

  • Job Title

    Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Runcorn, Cheshire

  • Posted

    5th June 2026

  • School

    Hallwood Park Primary School

  • Salary

    G3, SCP 10-13 - £24,796 - £25,186 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time, Term Time

  • Description

    We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term contract until July 2027. This varied role will include providing 1 ...

  • Job Title

    SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Widnes, Cheshire

  • Posted

    4th June 2026

  • School

    Brookfields School

  • Salary

    G4 SCP 13-16 £24,405-£25,183 FTE Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Part Time, Term Time, Casual

  • Description

    We are seeking caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team on a bank/casual basis. This flexible role offers the opportunity to work as and when requi ...

  • Job Title

    Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Widnes, Cheshire

  • Posted

    4th June 2026

  • School

    Brookfields School

  • Salary

    G4 SCP 13-16 £24,405-£25,183 FTE Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Full Time, Term Time

  • Description

    We are seeking a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our special school. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional n ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher of Maths

  • Location

    Bury, Lancashire

  • Posted

    4th June 2026

  • School

    Woodhey High School

  • Salary

    M1 - UPS3 - £32,916 - £51,048 FTE

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Woodhey are seeking to appoint an inspirational and innovative thinker to our Maths department. The successful candidate will have an absolute commitment to raising standards of a ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher of Computing

  • Location

    Bury, Lancashire

  • Posted

    4th June 2026

  • School

    Woodhey High School

  • Salary

    M1 - UPS3 - £32,916 - £51,048- Pay award pending

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Woodhey are seeking to appoint an inspirational and innovative thinker to our Computing department. The successful candidate will have an absolute commitment to raising standards ...

  • Job Title

    Unqualified Teacher to teach Food Technology

  • Location

    Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    21st May 2026

  • School

    Portland School

  • Salary

    UNQT 1 – UNQT 6 £22,601-£35,259 Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher to join our specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school. This is an exciting opportunity for someo ...

  • Job Title

    Unqualified Teacher for Blythe Bridge

  • Location

    Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    21st May 2026

  • School

    Portland School

  • Salary

    UNQT 1 – UNQT 6 £22,601-£35,259 Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Instructor – SEMH School We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate Instructor to join our specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school. T ...

  • Job Title

    Admin of Attendance and safeguarding officer

  • Location

    Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

  • Posted

    21st May 2026

  • School

    Portland School

  • Salary

    Grade 6 £27,254-£30,024 FTE Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, organised, and compassionate Admin of Attendance and safeguarding officer to join our specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) ...

  • Job Title

    Teaching Assistant SEND

  • Location

    Bury, Lancashire

  • Posted

    19th May 2026

  • School

    Brookhaven

  • Salary

    Grade 4 £25,186-£25,989 FTE Pay Award Pending

  • Hours

    Full Time, Part 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 ...

Unlock Your Potential

At Shaw Education Trust we believe in opening doors to the world through the power of learning, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us. Our commitment to high quality CPD and apprenticeships means every colleague, whatever their role or stage of career, has the chance to develop new skills, build confidence, and progress with purpose. The experiences shared by our staff reflect a culture where people are supported, challenged, and inspired to be their best so if you are looking for an employer that invests in you, values your potential, and helps you shape a meaningful future, we would love you to consider joining our thriving and ambitious Trust.

Our people are the key to our success and so we are 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.


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.

Join Our Talent Pool

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!

Work at Shaw Education Trust school

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Our Offer to our People

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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