About This Role
Closing date: Friday 30th October 2026. Start ASAP.
Key responsibilities include financial administration, budget tracking,
payments, procurement, reporting, HR administration, GDPR compliance,
recruitment, and personnel record management.
Job Description
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Cliffedale Primary School
Line Manager: Headteacher
Job Purpose: Promote high standards of business management and ensure effective
use of resources supporting school objectives.
Main Areas:
- Budget management and forecasting
- Financial procedures and month-end processes
- Purchase ledger and procurement
- School fund administration
- Sales invoicing and lettings
- HR, recruitment, safeguarding checks and payroll liaison
- Audit preparation and compliance
- Resource management including line management responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths and relevant Level 4+ qualification.
Skills: Communication, ICT, Finance Systems, Prioritisation, HR knowledge,
Proactive and Resilient Mindset, Policy Awareness, Flexible, Good Communicator,
Vigilant with Procedural Processes and Compliance
Experience: Financial strategic management, budgeting, staff management and
business/school experience.
Personal Attributes: Positive attitude, commitment to development, honest,
equality and diversity.