Merryfields School is a 113-place Generic Special School for children aged 4-11 years in Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme; we are part of Manor Hall Academy Trust.

We provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment in which we give children the best possible start to their education.  Staff work hard to maintain a friendly, inclusive and professional atmosphere where nurturing our children’s love of learning is at the heart of everything that we do.

The role:

We are looking to appoint an Administration Assistant to work in our busy school office.

The role of Administration Assistant is a maternity cover contract from April 2026 through to June 2027.  The hours are 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday during term time.  Hours/days may be negotiable for the right candidate.  The annual salary is paid over 12 months.

The successful applicant will need to be able to operate in a highly organised manner where attention to detail and confidentiality are paramount.

You will have a friendly yet professional approach, along with a can-do attitude, the ability to prioritise your own workload and communicate effectively.

The role of Administration Assistant is varied, key responsibilities will include supporting financial procedures, using PSF the schools accounting system, including purchase orders, goods receipting and supporting the cashless payment system.   You will also be required to support HR processes including absence recording.  Other duties will include general administration including the use of Arbor, the schools MIS system.  

You will have a proven track record of working in a similar administration role, ideally in a school office, however this is not essential as full training will be given.

At Merryfields we can offer:

• A friendly and supportive welcome
• A commitment to your professional development including support and training
• A positive school ethos which celebrates success and achievement

Benefits of working for us include:

•  A supportive school community
• Training and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
• Cycle to work and Tech schemes
• Health and wellbeing support
• Retail discounts including supermarkets, high street shops and restaurants

How to apply:

Please submit your application via My New Term.  In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs.   

Further information about the school can be found on our website www.merryfields.manorhall.academy

If you have any questions about this process or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Josie Atkins, Bursar at hr@merryfields.mhat.org.uk

The closing date for applications 09:00 on Monday 16^th March 2026

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 24^th March 2026

Merryfields school is a multi-cultural and diverse school and actively encourages applications from all candidates.

Merryfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website.  This position is subject to Safer Recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.  

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2025.  In addition, references for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview.