Bursar

Crowthorne Church of England Primary School

Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6ND

School Bursar

The governors of Crowthorne C of E Primary School wish to appoint a professional, personable and highly organised School Bursar to join our successful and welcoming school. The right candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high standard of IT skills as well as experience of managing budgets and financial reporting. They must be able to work on their own initiative but also be willing to work collaboratively and contribute fully to the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage competing demands calmly is essential.

The post is for 25 hours a week term time, plus 2 inset days and up to 10 days during the school holidays. Attendance at governors’ meetings (a max of 6 times per year in the evenings) is also required.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven track record of effective financial management
• Be responsible for the whole school budget and overall financial management of income and costs
• Be responsible for identifying and exploring cost savings and procurement opportunities
• Meet all policy, statutory and reporting obligations
• Have the ability to gain the confidence of all stakeholders
• Be able to manage contracts and external service providers
• Have knowledge of MIS/financial systems and have a high standard of literacy and IT skills
• Have a good understanding of HR and Health and Safety
• Be willing to work with Bracknell Forest systems
• Contribute to the ethos, work and aims of the school

Our school has a strong Christian ethos and candidates should be willing to support this. We are proud of our children and staff and the successful candidate will be joining a highly motived and committed school community. We are seeking a candidate who is willing to contribute to the school as a whole and who will be keen to find ways to ensure financial stability is maintained year on year.

We can offer:

• Supportive colleagues who work well as a team
• Established financial systems and support from Bracknell Forest Council
• An effective, experienced governing body
• Handover process with our existing Bursar
• Commitment to work life balance and wellbeing

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the School Office (01344 772089) to arrange an appointment.

Interview dates: TBC

Bursar Role: 25hrs per week term time

Plus 2 inset days and up to 10 days (5hrs per day or equivalent total time) during school holidays to be negotiated

This role also includes up to 6 governing body meetings a year in evenings.

Weekly hours to ideally include:

Friday: 8.30am start

Monday-Thursday: 2 days finishing at 4pm

Exact details to be negotiated with successful candidate.

Pay Scale: BGG 25-30 dependent on experience

The school reserves the right to close this advert early once sufficient applications have been received

Final Closing Date is 12 January 2025 11.59pm