School Administrator – Full-time, term time plus two weeks – Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
The School Administrator works as part of the Administration Team [which includes Executive Assistants, School Secretaries and Receptionists] across the Schools providing proactive administrative support, the maintenance of administrative systems, data and examination support, and general secretarial and administrative duties. Given the varied nature of School life, tasks will routinely vary and the postholder needs a high level of flexibility. The postholder meets a wide range of adults and pupils and provides a warm welcome to visitors and other contacts whilst operating at the highest professional standards.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website for more information about our thriving school, which offers an exceptionally rich curriculum and strong sense of community www.merchanttaylors.com
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
· The provision of a safe environment in which children and young people feel heard
· Being aware of the indicators of abuse and neglect
· Ensuring vigilance in recognising changes in behaviour or mood
· Reporting safeguarding concerns in line with the School’s Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy
· Attending Safeguarding training and updates as requested by the School
The duties of this role meet the definition of regulated activity relevant to children and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list is appropriate.
School Safeguarding Statement
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
For further details and to apply, please visit www.merchanttaylors.com/join-our-team/support-staff-vacancies
Candidates should submit an application form via email to [email protected] or alternatively post to Human Resources Department, Merchant Taylors’ School, Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 0QP.
Closing date: Friday 18th September 2026 at midday however, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Work Location: In person
