Job Description

Bursar - Permanent - 37 hours per week. Grade 7 - 31,022 - 34,434 pro-rata. (Actual 26,365- 29,264)

Are you highly organised, financially astute, and passionate about supporting education? Victoria Road Primary School are seeking a dedicated Bursar to join our team. The successful candidate will:

Oversee the school's budget, financial planning and reporting

Manage payroll, procurement and contracts

Supervise administrative staff and maintain efficient office systems

We are a friendly, inclusive school and were recently judged to be a good school by Ofsted (May 2024). We are looking for someone who has:

Strong financial management skills

Excellent organisational and communication abilities

Experience in finance or business administration (school experience desirable, but not essential)

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

We are a member of The Aspire Multi Academy Trust and offer a mutually supportive ethos with excellent opportunities for professional development. We are proud to bea Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability. We aim to ensure a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

If you request any support or have any questions, please contact

Name: Megan Margeson

Phone: 01606663061

Email: bursar@victoriaroad.cheshire.sch.uk

As a Trust we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. For all shortlisted candidates reference checks and online searches will be completed prior to interview. All successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references, medical checks, right to work in UK and safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS and a declaration of disqualification (Childcare Disqualification regulations 2009).

If you are committed to helping children thrive and getting the best start in life, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Opportunity to visit the school for a tour Call to arrange - 01606663061

Closing Date: 13/11/2025

Shortlisting: 14/11/2025

Interview: 21/11/2025 or 25/11/2025

Start Date: January 2026

Please return email to: bursar@victoriaroad.cheshire.sch.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 05/01/2026