Bursar


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Grantham, NG31 8DP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Closing date: Friday 30th October 2026. Start ASAP.

Key responsibilities include financial administration, budget tracking, payments, procurement, reporting, HR administration, GDPR compliance, recruitment, and personnel record management.

Job Description Job Title: Bursar

Location: Cliffedale Primary School

Line Manager: Headteacher

Job Purpose: Promote high standards of business management and ensure effective use of resources supporting school objectives.

Main Areas: - Budget management and forecasting - Financial procedures and month-end processes - Purchase ledger and procurement - School fund administration - Sales invoicing and lettings - HR, recruitment, safeguarding checks and payroll liaison - Audit preparation and compliance - Resource management including line management responsibilities

Person Specification Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths and relevant Level 4+ qualification.

Skills: Communication, ICT, Finance Systems, Prioritisation, HR knowledge, Proactive and Resilient Mindset, Policy Awareness, Flexible, Good Communicator, Vigilant with Procedural Processes and Compliance

Experience: Financial strategic management, budgeting, staff management and business/school experience.

Personal Attributes: Positive attitude, commitment to development, honest, equality and diversity.

What the school offers its staff

Employee Pension

Professional Development

Commitment to safeguarding

Cliffedale Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. Cliffedale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, and references taken before interview.

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