Merchant Taylors’ School is a large Independent Boys’ School, situated in 280 acres of parkland in Northwood, Middlesex. The School was founded in 1561, is owned by the Merchant Taylors’ Educational Trust and moved to its present site in 1933. There are four distinct boys’ day schools on campus. The Nursery, the Pre-Prep & the Prep cater for 370 boys, while the Senior School has some 960 pupils. The School employs over 110 teachers and 160 Support staff across Merchant Taylors’ School.
We are seeking a Library Assistant to assist the Senior Librarian and Assistant Librarian in the day-to-day running of the Senior School Library, providing a well-ordered, welcoming, safe space conducive to learning and wellbeing. This is a public-facing role covering the busier periods in the library day. To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required and requested by your line manager to meet the School’s priorities and demands.
Start date: 22nd April 2025
Hours: 9 hours per week (Thursday and Friday). 10.15am – 2.45pm including a 15-minute paid break Term-time only
Salary: Starting from £4,893 per annum (dependent on qualifications, skills and relevant experience)
Holiday: Statutory holiday entitlement paid within salary and taken during School holidays.
Other benefits:
15% employer contribution to a defined contribution pension scheme (Contributory)
Life cover 4 x annual salary and income protection
Access to a cash flexible benefit in lieu of pension contribution
Access to a number of lifestyle benefits including Cycle to Work, ULEV cars, and retail discount vouchers via our benefit provider
Staff fee remission on school fees (subject to admissions criteria) (all of the above subject to eligibility criteria)
Use of School leisure facilities, including pool, gym and lake.
Lunch provided free of charge when the School Catering Department is open
Free parking on site, with access to electric vehicle charging (payable via app)
Closing date for applications Wednesday 5th March 2025, 9am
Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date.
Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.
Interviews to be held Wednesday 12th March 2025
Merchant Taylors’ School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Further information on how the School uses personal data is set out in the School’s Staff Transparency Notice, which can be found in the Vacancy page of the School Website.