Do you have some time to spare and want to be inspired by the impact of education?
Merchant Taylors’ is one of the finest schools in the North West of England, founded 400 years ago in Crosby, near Liverpool. We provide an excellent independent education to just under 1,000 girls and boys aged four to 18 years across three prestigious heritage sites.
We are currently looking for committed volunteers to join our Board of Governors. Led by the Chair of Governors, the Board is responsible for the holistic wellbeing of Merchant Taylors’, taking or endorsing strategic and financial decisions, monitoring the School’s educational and pastoral provision and preserving its extensive estate, which includes Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings.
The Board of Governors works as a team and is appointed from a variety of backgrounds, united by a commitment to the education and care of our children and the continued success of the School.
Governors do not need any formal qualifications, but must be aged 18 years old and over. The appointment is for three years, with the possibility of re-appointment up to a maximum of three terms. The School has high expectations of the time and commitment required from its Governors in order to fulfil their roles effectively.
Importantly, this includes attendance at certain key events throughout the academic year, such as School Speech Days, as well as a number of Board and sub-Committee Meetings, some of which occur outside of working hours.
We are particularly interested in applications from individuals from the following backgrounds:
1. Estates and/or Health and Safety
2. Music and the Arts
Please do not be discouraged from applying if you don’t have these skills, as your enthusiasm and potential contribution to Merchant Taylors’ is just as important.
At the current time, due to restrictions within our Articles of Association, we are not able to take applications from parents or alumni.
If you are interested in applying or would like further information, please request an application form from Mrs. Jill Cheseldine, Clerk to the Board of Governors/Executive Assistant, via j.cheseldine@merchanttaylors.com (Please note that the closing date for applications is Friday 28 March 2025).
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Merchant Taylors’ School Board of Governors
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