What skills and experience we're looking for
• CSBM/DSBM qualification or equivalent business/financial management qualification.
• Strategic insight.
• The ability to manage workloads under pressure, prioritise and problem solve.
• Experience and ability to manage a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Human Resource Management. The nature of the post will bring the post holder into contact with a wide range of people both within and outside of the school and the post holder will be expected to maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders.
• A commitment to whole school development.
• A commitment to the ethos of the school that is inclusive and inspirational.
• Initiative and creativity.
What the school offers its staff
• Happy children who love learning and are proud of their school.
• A welcoming, caring and dedicated staff, committed to providing the best outcomes for our children.
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development.
• A strong, ambitious and supportive leadership team.
• A nurturing, inclusive culture and ethos that recognises the efforts of all members of the school community.
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint an experienced School Bursar. You will be a key member of the School Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic planning of the school, manage a small office team, be responsible for the overall financial management of income, costs and capital investments, driving new revenue generation opportunities, the strategic oversight of site facilities, health and safety and meeting all policy, statutory and reporting obligations. You will also be responsible for all contracts relating to the school site as well as managing any major building works and projects.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.