Bursar

The bursar post at Cliffedale Primary School covers the school's business management, from budgets and financial procedures to purchasing and sales invoicing. Day-to-day work includes budget forecasting, the purchase ledger, school fund administration, HR and payroll liaison, and audit preparation. The role is term time only, Monday to Friday, with line management of staff and training days included. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

• Budget management, tracking and forecasting
• Financial procedures and month-end processes
• Purchase ledger, payments and procurement
• Financial reporting
• School fund administration
• Sales invoicing and lettings
• HR administration, recruitment and safeguarding checks
• Payroll liaison
• Personnel record management under GDPR
• Audit preparation and compliance
• Resource management
• Line management of staff

• GCSE English and Maths
• Relevant Level 4 or higher qualification

• Strategic financial management and budgeting
• Staff management
• Business or school experience

• Communication
• ICT and finance systems
• Prioritisation
• HR knowledge
• Policy awareness and attention to compliance
• Flexibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

• Proactive, resilient and positive mindset
• Commitment to professional development
• Honesty and commitment to equality and diversity

• Employee pension
• Professional development
• Two weeks' holiday outside term time