Head

For 400-years, Merchant Taylors’ has been a beacon of excellence in education, and in September 2025 Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ and Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ will come together to create a single, co-educational senior school, known as Merchant Taylors’ Crosby. The new school will combine the strengths of the existing Boys’ and Girls’ schools and will uphold academic excellence and a nurturing environment.

The new Head of Merchant Taylors’ Crosby will lead the school through this exciting and transformative period. This role offers a platform to shape the school's strategic direction, balancing long held tradition with innovation. The Head will be expected to create a culture of excellence, and secure the school's success and future.

The ideal candidate will be an inspirational and visionary leader, with a proven track record of senior-level leadership in a high performing school. The Head of Merchant Taylors’ Crosby will bring a strong teaching background, good pastoral involvement, and the ability to translate strategy into clear action. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a deep commitment to the school's aims, and the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment

agency advisor to Merchant Taylors’ Crosby on this appointment. For further

information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit

www.saxbam.com/appointments using LAXAC. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by 9am Thursday 6th February.