Admissions Administrator

Summary of role For many families, the Admissions Office is their first experience of Merchant Taylors’ school - and first experiences matter. As the first point of contact for prospective families, the Admissions Administrator plays a vital role in shaping that impression - bringing warmth, professionalism and genuine enthusiasm to every interaction. This is a varied and rewarding part-time role (two days per week, term-time plus four weeks in the school holidays), working within a close-knit team to support the smooth running of the admissions process from initial enquiry through to a boy joining the school. Main duties and responsibilities The Admissions Administrator provides administrative support across the School’s 11+ and 16+ admissions processes, including: Processing registration forms and maintaining up-to-date admissions records within the school database Welcoming prospective families and students warmly at open events, examination days and interview visits - often the most important first impression a family receives Supporting the smooth running of entrance examination and interview days Responding to enquiries from prospective parents by phone and email with care and discretion Organising and coordinating school tours Communicating with prep and primary schools Attending school events, including some evenings and Saturdays Hours 11 hours (9.30am – 4.00pm – Term time plus 4 weeks during the school holidays) Closing date for applications Wednesday 8th July 2026, 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 w/c 13th July 2026 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 Rehabilitat