Primary School Bursar

Salary: Salary and grade £40,777 to £45,091 pro rata, per annum (Grade
9)

Contract Type: Temporary until 31/08/27 (with the possibility of extension)

Hours: 37 hours per week / Term Time 41 weeks per year

Location: Various Schools throughout Neath Port Talbot

Workstyle: Work from a fixed workplace in a different school each day.

We are seeking a highly organised and financially experienced individual to join our team as a Primary School Bursar. This role is part of the School's Senior Management Team and involves ensuring the smooth running of operations and management of finances for a group of schools. Responsibilities include managing budgets, grant expenditure, procurement, staff, facilities, and Health & Safety support.

• Preparing, managing and monitoring school budgets
• Overseeing and tracking grant expenditure
• Oversee procurement, contracts, and resource allocation
• Manage school support staff, including recruitment
• Assist with the management of building facilities
• Contribute to Health and Safety management

• Financial management experience
• Leadership or senior management experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel
• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (Grades A–C) or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics
• A relevant financial or business qualification

• Welsh language skills are not required
• Enhanced DBS disclosure and rigorous safer recruitment assessment are required

Term time working, 41 weeks per year.

Competitive salary and comprehensive employee package, including 15.3% employer pension contribution.

Health & wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme.

Discounted gym membership and opportunities for learning and development.

Guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and armed forces veterans, and for employees of Tata Steel affected by redundancy.

Questions about safeguarding and child protection are welcomed to ensure the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults.