Job Description

Job Purpose

The School Bursar plays a key role in the efficient financial and administrative management of the school. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governors, the postholder will oversee the school's accounts, ensure sound financial control, manage day-to-day administration, and contribute to the smooth operation of the school in line with its ethos and safeguarding responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including cash management, invoicing, banking, and reconciliations. Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payment of suppliers and collection of fees. Prepare and monitor the annual budget in collaboration with the Headteacher. Produce regular financial reports for the Headteacher and Governors. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations including VAT and HMRC requirements. Liaise with external auditors, accountants, and funding bodies as required.

Administration & HR Support

Maintain accurate financial and administrative records, including staff contracts, payroll records, and timesheets. Support recruitment administration and maintain staff personnel files. Manage the school's MIS for registers, contact details, and pupil records. Draft correspondence on behalf of the Headteacher.

Facilities & Compliance

Oversee utility contracts and ensure value for money in procurement of goods and services. Support health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and record keeping. Ensure appropriate insurance, licences, and contracts are in place. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Communication & Marketing

Act as the first point of contact for financial queries from parents and suppliers. Correspond with parents regarding fees and school communications. Assist with marketing, including liaising with prospective parents and conducting tours of the school.

General

Support organisation of school trips, including financial arrangements. Undertake training and CPD relevant to the role. Contribute to the school's safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade to support the effective running of the school.

Working part-time, term time only, (39 weeks out of 52 per year) and depending on qualifications and proven work experience, the basic annual salary will range from 10,666.00 to 13.492.00 per year, pro rata.

A visit to the school is warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Rachel Gray at Fletewood School, 88, North Road East, Plymouth. PL4 6AN. Tel: 01752 663782 or email: headteacher@fletewoodschool.co.uk for an application form and full job description and person specification.

Fletewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record bureau check via the DBS before they can be appointed.

Applicants are required to have the right to live and work in the UK and to complete an application form.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 10,666.00-13,492.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Experience:

accounting/book keeping: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person