Bursar - Sir John Offley CE; VC) Primary School

Post: Bursar

Contract: Permanent, part-time, term-time only (38 weeks plus 5 inset days)

Hours: In the region of 30 hours per week, working pattern to be negotiated

Salary
: £39,152 – £44,075 (G9, SCP 28–33) pro rata

Actual salary: Approximately £27,700 based on SCP 28, 30 hours per week

Required: As soon as possible but willing to extend the start date if needed

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 28th September 2026

Sir John Offley CE Primary School is a truly special place — a warm, welcoming, and nurturing Church of England school at the heart of the Madeley community. Our children are curious, kind, and full of joy, and they sit firmly at the centre of every decision we make.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised professional, who has excellent interpersonal skills to join our team as our new Bursar. This is a key role in the smooth running of our school, working closely with the Headteacher.

The postholder will implement consistent operational policy and procedure at the school, support strategic school decision-making, and line manage a variety of support staff at the school site, including the site team and administration team.

The successful candidate must have:

• A warm, approachable and professional manner to build positive relationships with staff, families, governors, and visitors.
• Excellent communication skills in order to communicate clearly and confidently in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Collaborative partnership skills to engage and work closely with the Headteacher and staff to support a smooth-running school.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• A supportive presence to contribute to a welcoming, child‑centred school environment.
• Commitment to the school ethos and uphold the Christian values that guide Sir John Offley CE Primary School.
• A reliable, flexible and good-humoured nature

We need someone who:

• Has a passion for education and proven experience as an effective Bursar/School Business Manager
• Has a knowledge of school finance, HR and estate management (including Health and Safety). This would be advantageous but not essential, as training and support can be provided.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, and a committed approach to their work
• Is an effective team builder who is dynamic and inspires others
• Can attend termly Governing Committee meetings to provide strategic financial oversight
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Has experience of working collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including Local Authority partners

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

In return we can offer you:

• Friendly pupils and staff
• A happy, warm and welcoming environment
• A supportive team who are committed to raising standards
• A committed Governing Body
• Excellent leadership support from SLT
• Opportunities for professional development
• Opportunity to join an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

School Address:

Sir John Offley CE (VC) Primary School, Izaak Walton Way, Madeley, Cheshire CW3 9PJ

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.