Job Description

King's College

Somerset

Salary:

Competitive

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

27 August 2025

Job overview

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From January 2026, we are looking for a professional with integrity, strategic vision, and the ability to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders. Whether you are an experienced Bursar or coming from a senior financial or operational leadership background, this is a chance to join a talented senior team and contribute to the life and legacy of a remarkable school.

This is a pivotal role at an important moment in the school's development. The Bursar is a key member of the Senior Management Team and works in close partnership with me, the Head of King's College Prep, the Operations Director, and our governors to ensure the financial strength, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability of the school.

As our senior financial and administrative officer, you will lead the school's finance strategy and oversee a range of core functions, including HR, IT, governance, and risk. The role also offers a broader strategic perspective supporting our overseas operations and helping to shape the school's future through commercial development, capital investment, and innovation in systems and structures.

King's is a school that blends heritage with ambition. We are proud of our strong academic and pastoral ethos, our international outlook, and our commitment to providing a forward-thinking education in a grounded, supportive environment. The Bursar has a unique opportunity to influence and enable this mission- balancing careful financial stewardship with creative thinking and a collaborative spirit.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 27th August 2025

Please find the application form and further details below. If you have any questions contact the HR department on 01823 328231 or email recruitment@kings-taunton.co.uk

Please note we do not accept CV's as a method of application. King's College Taunton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About

King's College

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King's College

South Road, Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3LA
United Kingdom

+44 1823 328200

King's College is a thriving boarding and day school of approximately 450 pupils. It combines strong academic achievement, traditional values and excellent pastoral care with a progressive, modern outlook, providing girls and boys aged 13-18 with the opportunities, confidence and ability to reach their full potential within a happy and caring environment.



King's College Prep l (located some three miles away) combines with King's College to provide a continuous education from 2-18. The two schools are run by one governing body, with many functions (marketing, strategy and finance for example) undertaken jointly.



King's College has a rich and welcoming family and community ethos. Just over 60% of the pupils board. For a relatively small school, it has an enviable record of success in all areas.



The school has regularly topped GCSE and A level league tables for Somerset. A broad range of co-curricular activities is offered, and the school is renowned for its success in sport, music, performing arts, fine art, design technology and outdoor pursuits. In many of these activities our pupils have achieved success at national and even international levels.



Good discipline is encouraged in a firm and positive way within a supportive pastoral framework. King's College is strong on manners and social skills. Pupils go on to thrive at good universities and in their professional careers.



In short, King's is a purposeful, outward-looking, down-to-earth, highly successful school.

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