Bowbrook Primary School opens with former football player Sam Aiston as its headteacher.
BBC Radio Shropshire
A former professional footballer has been unveiled as the headteacher of a newly-built school in Shropshire. Sam Aiston was midfielder for Shrewsbury Town FC but on Thursday he welcomed pupils to the new Bowbrook Primary School in his role as headteacher. The school, in Copthorne, Shrewsbury, opened with reception and nursery classes and will go on to support children aged four to 11 years old.During his sporting career Mr Aiston scored seven goals in 167 appearances between 2000-2005.The Newcastle-born player retired from the sport in 2011 and turned his hand to teaching at Bicton Primary School, before taking on a headteacher role at Broseley C of E Primary School.
Mr Aiston told BBC Radio Shropshire: "It's been a lot of hard work, but to see it all come together it looks fantastic."[As staff] we talk a lot about the fear and adrenaline, you want everything to be right and make sure you're on top of your game, exactly the same as how it compares to playing in a football match.
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