Working at Shrewsbury

Department

Support Staff

Reports to

Head of Secondary

Deadline

To be confirmed

Location

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh

Delivers confidential emotional and psychological support to students. The role is mainly in the secondary school, with flexibility to support the whole school.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counselling, with assessments and risk evaluations
• Give immediate support and de-escalation during emotional crises
• Deliver wellbeing programmes and contribute to the PSHE curriculum
• Report safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead in line with school policy and KCSIE
• Keep confidential clinical records, separate from academic files
• Consult with parents and staff, and guide families to external specialists

What we’re looking for

• Degree in counselling, psychology, psychotherapy or social work, with active professional body membership
• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience counselling children and adolescents
• Evidence-based approaches such as CBT, person-centred, play therapy and solution-focused
• Risk assessment and crisis management skills
• Deep knowledge of child protection and confidentiality
• Excellent spoken and written English

Also valued

• Postgraduate qualification in child or adolescent counselling or educational psychology
• Experience in a British curriculum or international school
• Khmer or another language of the school community
• Experience with pastoral software such as CPOMS

Department

Finance and Accounting

Reports to

Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant

Deadline

To be confirmed

Location

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh

Manages billing, invoicing, payment collection, receipts and accounts receivable reconciliation in QuickBooks.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, issue and post invoices and credit notes in QuickBooks
• Follow up outstanding and overdue balances by email, phone and formal reminder
• Verify payments, apply them to invoices and issue official receipts
• Prepare journal vouchers for approved adjustments
• Reconcile accounts receivable to the general ledger monthly and support month-end close
• Provide supporting documents for internal and external audits

What we’re looking for

• Year 1 to Year 4 university student, or Associate or Bachelor’s degree holder in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field
• Practical QuickBooks knowledge: invoicing, receiving payments and AR reports
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and reconciliations
• Good written and spoken English
• High attention to detail, honesty and confidentiality

Also valued

• Experience in accounts receivable, billing or collections
• Excel skills, including formulas and VLOOKUP
• Fresh graduates and students are encouraged to apply

Department

Academic

Reports to

Head Nurse

Deadline

To be confirmed

Location

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh, Sen Sok

Provides health services to pupils and staff and promotes the wellbeing of the whole school community.

Key responsibilities

• Give first aid and emergency care, and refer to external medical services when needed
• Keep confidential health records and write individual health care plans
• Administer prescribed medication in line with school policy and parental consent
• Monitor air quality and communicate as the school policy requires
• Run health education for pupils and staff, and support healthy daily snacks
• Liaise with parents, teachers and external healthcare providers

What we’re looking for

• Registered Nurse with a valid licence to practise
• Significant nursing experience, preferably in a school or paediatric setting
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Confident spoken and written English
• IT skills and familiarity with electronic health records

Also valued

• Experience in an international school

Department

Primary

Reports to

Head of Primary

Deadline

To be confirmed

Location

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh

Contract

Full-time, 5 days a week, 7:15 to 16:15

Holidays

As per administrative staff

Keeps the Primary library a safe, welcoming and productive learning space, and promotes a culture of reading.

Key responsibilities

• Catalogue new books and magazines, and manage check-in and check-out
• Reshelve, keep displays appealing and complete the annual inventory
• Run reading promotions and literary events, including World Book Day
• Supervise independent study students
• Support teachers with information literacy and library resources
• Keep circulation and status records up to date

What we’re looking for

• Aptitude for and interest in language and literature
• Strong organisation, multitasking and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and rapport with teachers and students
• English language skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Also valued

• Bachelor’s degree in English or library science
• Knowledge of library classification procedures

Department

Academic

Reports to

PE Teacher

Deadline

To be confirmed

Location

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh

Supports PE and swimming across the school, from lessons and the pool to equipment and after-school sport.

Key responsibilities

• Assist PE and swimming lessons, keeping all learners safe, engaged and included
• Supervise students in activities and follow safety procedures
• Set up, organise and safely store sports equipment
• Support Sports Days, swimming galas, competitions and after-school clubs
• Be willing to support occasional Saturday morning events
• Give teachers feedback on student participation and progress

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with children in a school, sports or coaching setting
• Ability to support PE and swimming sessions safely
• Understanding of safeguarding and student welfare
• Good teamwork, communication and organisation
• Enthusiasm for sport and active lifestyles

Also valued

• Experience assisting in PE or coaching
• Experience supporting swimming lessons
• First Aid or lifeguarding qualification
• Sports coaching or PE qualification

Department

Support Staff

Reports to

Principal

Deadline

To be confirmed

Location

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh, Chroy Changvar

Is the first person families and visitors meet, and a first line of defence in the school’s safeguarding procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and manage sign-in, visitor badges and safeguarding information
• Answer the reception phone and pass on messages promptly
• Support pupil welfare at drop-off and pick-up
• Manage daily registers, attendance and pupil records, including fire drill registers
• Monitor parent channels such as Class Dojo, Telegram and email
• Sell uniform, manage stock and handle supplies, post and courier
• Support school events and trips, and translate between Khmer and English on request

What we’re looking for

• Fluent spoken and written English and Khmer
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Calm and flexible under pressure

Also valued

• Secretarial or administration qualification
• Receptionist experience
• Experience in an international school

Department

Early Years and Primary / Administration

Reports to

Head of Primary School

Deadline

To be confirmed

Location

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh

Provides proactive, confidential administrative support across Early Years and Primary.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Head of Primary’s calendar, correspondence and priorities
• Be the first point of contact for staff, parents and visitors
• Coordinate parent communication and meetings, escalating sensitive matters
• Arrange meetings, take notes and follow up agreed actions
• Maintain timetables, duty rotas, calendars and rooming arrangements
• Keep accurate, secure records and follow the school’s confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

What we’re looking for

• Fluent spoken Khmer, English and Mandarin
• Discretion, reliability, initiative and sound judgement
• Ability to manage competing priorities accurately
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection

Department

Support Staff

Reports to

Principal

Deadline

To be confirmed

Location

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh

Contract

Full-time

Builds strong, positive relationships between the school and its parents, and manages the student records system.

Key responsibilities

• Keep parents informed about events, policies and student progress through newsletters, email, the website, social media and school apps
• Organise parent-teacher conferences, workshops and information sessions, with interpretation where needed
• Respond promptly and professionally to parent enquiries and concerns
• Plan parent events and recruit and manage parent volunteers
• Help new families settle in during their first term, and assist with uniform orders in coordination with Finance
• Maintain student records and attendance, and support enrolment, report cards and parent ID cards
• Update the weekly lunch and snack menu on ClassDojo, and manage after-school club registrations
• Produce a monthly Parent Communications Report and support crisis communication planning

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in education or a customer-facing role
• Ability to communicate in Khmer, English and Mandarin
• Experience building relationships with diverse populations and stakeholders
• Strong organisation and planning skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Confident use of email, social media and school management software
• Proactive, approachable and committed to excellent service to parents