Bursar

West House School, a thriving boys Preparatory School in the heart of Edgbaston, seeks an experienced, self-starting and pragmatic Bursar with a detailed understanding of finance and accounting, preferably with experience of working in a school environment. The ability to think strategically and engage at the most senior levels in an academic environment, yet act operationally, is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a broad and varied role taking over from the current Bursar who is retiring after many years at the school.

The Bursar is responsible for a wide range of key operational areas, including finance, facilities, HR and compliance.  In addition, the Bursar is the Company Secretary and Secretary to the Board of Governors. The Bursar reports to the Headmaster for day-to-day running of the school and to the Governors on matters of finance and governance. For more information about the school and the role, please download the application pack linked below.

Type of position: Permanent, full time. West House operates an extended holiday contract with 8 weeks of holiday to be taken in school holidays. 

Holidays: 40 days holiday a year (200 hours) and 8 bank holidays. 20 days holiday to be taken during school shutdown and 20 outside term time.

 Benefits: Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils at West House School Nursery, West House School (for boys) and Edgbaston High School for Girls (subject to normal admissions procedures), discount on fees for Holiday Club provision, eligible to join a Contributory Pension Scheme, lunch in term time.

Start date: September 2022

West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.

 This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or “bind overs”, including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.