Thank you to Higher Horizons+ for delivering their UniFacts programme with some of our Year 7 students 🎓
The sessions helped our students explore their options, challenge common misconceptions, and understand the real value of further and higher education, including graduate outcomes.
Our students asked brilliant questions and left feeling more confident about their next steps 💡
Find out more about how we support futures at Grove. Visit groveschoolmarketdrayton.co.uk
🌟 We’re Hiring Across the Marches Academy Trust! 🌟
Looking for your next big opportunity in education? This is your chance to join a supportive team and make a real difference!
✨ Cover Supervisor – Idsall School, Shifnal Support learning and inspire children every day. 📅 Closing Date: 12 January 2026
✨ Head of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics – Idsall School, Shifnal Lead and shape an important subject area with passion and vision. 📅 Closing Date: 12 January 2026
✨ Teacher of Maths – Idsall School, Shifnal Bring numbers to life and help children achieve their potential. 📅 Closing Date: 12 January 2026
✨ Teacher of Science – Idsall School, Shifnal Ignite curiosity and foster a love for discovery. 📅 Closing Date: 12 January 2026
✨ Teaching Assistant (Level 3) – Longlands Primary School, Market Drayton Make a difference in early years education. 📅 Closing Date: 12 January 2026
✨ Teaching Assistant (Level 2) – St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Nr Shrewsbury Support children in a caring, nurturing environment. 📅 Closing Date: 12 January 2026
✨ Reading Intervention Mentor – Grove School, Market Drayton Help children develop essential literacy skills. 📅 Closing Date: 19 January 2026
✨ SEND Support Mentor – Grove School, Market Drayton Provide vital support for children with additional needs. 📅 Closing Date: 19 January 2026
✨ Senior IT Technician – Marches Academy Trust, Shrewsbury Keep our tech running smoothly and support innovation. 📅 Closing Date: 23 January 2026
✨ Teaching Assistant – Sir John Talbot’s School, Whitchurch Be part of a dedicated team supporting children success. 📅 Closing Date: 26 January 2026
✨ Teacher of Music – Shrewsbury Academy Inspire creativity and a love for music. 📅 Closing Date: 26 January 2026
✨ Class Teacher – Longlands Primary School, Market Drayton Shape young minds in a vibrant school community. 📅 Closing Date: 25 January 2026
✨ Teaching Assistant (Level 2) – Oakmeadow CE Primary School, Nr Shrewsbury Support learning and growth in a welcoming environment. 📅 Closing Date: 29 January 2026
✨ Wraparound Club Assistant – Oakmeadow CE Primary School, Nr Shrewsbury Create fun, safe spaces for children beyond the classroom. 📅 Closing Date: 1 February 2026
🎄✨ Wishing all our school communities a very Merry Christmas! ✨🎄
Take this time to rest, recharge and enjoy the festive season. We can’t wait to welcome you back for an exciting 2026 full of opportunities and achievements!
👉 Stay connected and keep an eye on our updates for what’s coming next!
❗📣 The Marches Academy Trust Winter Newsletter is here!
This edition focuses on relational practice in our schools and how we stay rooted in our purpose to drive excellence. 🙌
Inside, you’ll find inspiring examples from across the Trust, updates from our CEO and Chair of Trustees, plus exciting news and insights from staff and schools.
Our Year 8 team travelled to Idsall School for a fantastic netball fixture. Idsall took the win, but both teams showed great play and sportsmanship throughout the game. A brilliant effort from everyone involved!
Take your first step towards a rewarding career in teaching 🎓
Initial Teacher Training (ITT) applications are now open, and this could be the perfect time to start your journey.
If you would like to talk it through, email Claire at [email protected] to find out more 😊
Or visit leadinglearning.co.uk to get started.
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Thank you to Higher Horizons+ for delivering their UniFacts programme with some of our Year 7 students 🎓
The sessions helped our students explore their options, challenge common misconceptions, and understand the real value of further and higher education, including graduate outcomes.
Our students asked brilliant questions and left feeling more confident about their next steps 💡
Find out more about how we support futures at Grove. Visit groveschoolmarketdrayton.co.uk
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🌟 We’re Hiring Across the Marches Academy Trust! 🌟
Looking for your next big opportunity in education? This is your chance to join a supportive team and make a real difference!
✨ Cover Supervisor – Idsall School, Shifnal
Support learning and inspire children every day.
📅 Closing Date: 12 January 2026
✨ Head of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics – Idsall School, Shifnal
Lead and shape an important subject area with passion and vision.
📅 Closing Date: 12 January 2026
✨ Teacher of Maths – Idsall School, Shifnal
Bring numbers to life and help children achieve their potential.
📅 Closing Date: 12 January 2026
✨ Teacher of Science – Idsall School, Shifnal
Ignite curiosity and foster a love for discovery.
📅 Closing Date: 12 January 2026
✨ Teaching Assistant (Level 3) – Longlands Primary School, Market Drayton
Make a difference in early years education.
📅 Closing Date: 12 January 2026
✨ Teaching Assistant (Level 2) – St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Nr Shrewsbury
Support children in a caring, nurturing environment.
📅 Closing Date: 12 January 2026
✨ Reading Intervention Mentor – Grove School, Market Drayton
Help children develop essential literacy skills.
📅 Closing Date: 19 January 2026
✨ SEND Support Mentor – Grove School, Market Drayton
Provide vital support for children with additional needs.
📅 Closing Date: 19 January 2026
✨ Senior IT Technician – Marches Academy Trust, Shrewsbury
Keep our tech running smoothly and support innovation.
📅 Closing Date: 23 January 2026
✨ Teaching Assistant – Sir John Talbot’s School, Whitchurch
Be part of a dedicated team supporting children success.
📅 Closing Date: 26 January 2026
✨ Teacher of Music – Shrewsbury Academy
Inspire creativity and a love for music.
📅 Closing Date: 26 January 2026
✨ Class Teacher – Longlands Primary School, Market Drayton
Shape young minds in a vibrant school community.
📅 Closing Date: 25 January 2026
✨ Teaching Assistant (Level 2) – Oakmeadow CE Primary School, Nr Shrewsbury
Support learning and growth in a welcoming environment.
📅 Closing Date: 29 January 2026
✨ Wraparound Club Assistant – Oakmeadow CE Primary School, Nr Shrewsbury
Create fun, safe spaces for children beyond the classroom.
📅 Closing Date: 1 February 2026
👉 Apply now and take the next step in your career:
marchesacademytrust.co.uk
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🏃♀️ Enhance your expertise in Primary PE! 🏃♂️
Join our Primary School Physical Education Specialism Course – a comprehensive 6-day programme taking place in 2026.
✅ Cost: £1,500 per person
📅 Duration: 6 days
📲 Scan the QR code below to register your interest today!
Invest in your professional development and inspire active, healthy learners.
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🌟 Would you like to inspire the next generation? 🌟
Applications are now open for the 2026/27 academic year!
Bursaries and scholarships are available – up to £30,000.
📧 Email [email protected] for more information.
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🎄✨ Wishing all our school communities a very Merry Christmas! ✨🎄
Take this time to rest, recharge and enjoy the festive season. We can’t wait to welcome you back for an exciting 2026 full of opportunities and achievements!
👉 Stay connected and keep an eye on our updates for what’s coming next!
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❗📣 The Marches Academy Trust Winter Newsletter is here!
This edition focuses on relational practice in our schools and how we stay rooted in our purpose to drive excellence. 🙌
Inside, you’ll find inspiring examples from across the Trust, updates from our CEO and Chair of Trustees, plus exciting news and insights from staff and schools.
👉 Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/MATAutumn25
#PleaseShare #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #Belonging #TogetherWeGrow #AchievementThroughCaring #ProudTrust #TrustUpdate #AcademyTrust #News #Excellence #School #Nursery #PrimarySchool #SecondarySchool #SixthForm #Education #EducationExcellence #Learning #LearningJourney #Teaching #Community #SchoolCommunity #CommunityConnection #Shropshire #Oswestry #Shrewsbury #Whitchurch #Wem #MarketDrayton #Shifnal #Ellesmere ... See MoreSee Less
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🎄Congratulations to our Christmas card entrants - a lovely and creative selection of designs.
The overall Trust winner is Kirsten Handsaker from Shrewsbury Academy who wins a £25 Amazon voucher.
2nd place is Jess Smith from Idsall School.
3rd place is Bethany Lakin from Oakmeadow CE Primary School.
Well done to everyone that took part, you can see each school winner on the video below.
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🏐 Well done, Year 8 Netball Team!
Our Year 8 team travelled to Idsall School for a fantastic netball fixture. Idsall took the win, but both teams showed great play and sportsmanship throughout the game. A brilliant effort from everyone involved!
👉 Find out more about Grove School: groveschoolmarketdrayton.co.uk
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