Language Acquisition Teacher

Packwood has always held a position as one of the UK’s top boarding and day prep schools, and following our merger in 2019, our membership of the Shrewsbury Family of Schools heralds an exciting future. Packwood’s identity as a rural, bustling Prep School is further enhanced through the partnership with the nine schools under Shrewsbury’s guiding influence.

We are seeking an outstanding and innovative teacher, and kind, imaginative and committed individual to teach Language Acquisition (currently French and Spanish) across the School, from Reception to Year 8.

The successful candidate should have a passion for Languages, including French and Spanish, an important and highly regarded subject as the school continues to lead the way in prep school learning and teaching.

Set in idyllic rural Shropshire and part of one of the leading families of Schools globally, this opportunity could be perfect for someone seeking to work and live in a happy and forward-thinking school. Children have the freedom at Packwood to be independent, take responsibility and enjoy everything a childhood should be.

This role could be well suited to an experienced or early career teacher, or a bright, highly capable recent Graduate seeking to gain a teaching qualification.

If you are driven, good humoured, kind and adaptable and can generate excitement and passion from the children, then I would encourage you to consider applying to work in this magical setting.

If you wish to apply, please complete Packwood School’s application form (on our website) and send a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 stating your interest in the post and how your experience and personal qualities make you a standout candidate. Your application form letter should be addressed to Will Goldsmith, Head, and emailed (ideally as PDFs) to: r by the closing date detailed below.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday, 9 March 2026.

All applications will be acknowledged by email.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by telephone.

Interviews will be held during week commencing Monday, 16 March 2026.

Offers will be given verbally and in writing as soon as possible following the interview.

We reserve the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process.

Any questions or queries regarding applications should be addressed to: r or telephone

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.