Bursar
Notting Hill Prep School
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive, dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 3 October 2017
Job overview
Bursar
Notting Hill Prep is a thriving independent co-ed prep school based in the heart of the local community. The school currently has 360 pupils and is in the midst of an exciting period of new development which will enable it to expand to 450 pupils over the next 5 years and will include the integration of a further new building into the school’s current premises.
NHP, officially accredited as a “Thinking School”, is vibrant and charismatic. Its success is founded on academic rigour, balanced by an innovative, cutting-edge pedagogy. We teach children not merely to learn, but to learn how to learn. The school has a strong ethos with a staff of highly committed and passionate teachers and is a friendly and collaborative place to work.
The Governors and Headmistress are now seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual with a strong financial and commercial background to join the school's Senior Management Team as the next Bursar from January 2018. This is a key role as the new Bursar will be responsible for the strategic, business and operational management of the school, including finance, property, HR, legal, health and safety and compliance and, in particular, will be required to lead the school through its final stage of expansion. The Bursar is also Clerk to the Governors.
The successful applicant should have suitable financial qualifications, together with strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills and the capacity to oversee a wide range of activities. Previous experience as a school Bursar would be of benefit but is not essential.
Salary: competitive, dependent on experience
Please click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application form.
The closing date for completed applications is noon on 4th October 2017, interviews to take place shortly afterwards.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
Attached documents
About Notting Hill Prep School
Headteacher
Mrs Maxine Shaw
Notting Hill Preparatory School is a mixed, non-denominational independent primary school in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, serving students from the age of 4-13. The primary school, situated in Notting Hill has approximately 400 students on record.
Notting Hill Preparatory School opened in 2003, set up through the collaboration of parents and teachers. The school opened new buildings in 2009 and 2018, with facilities including a computer suite and specialist art, music and science rooms.
Values and vision
Notting Hill Preparatory School’s vision is to welcome students into a close knit community where they can be inspired to learn in a modern teaching environment. The primary school installs the core values of kindness, courtesy and concern for others, wanting students to be happy and feel cared for during their time learning. It is important to the school that children feel respected and acknowledged as individuals, and encourages them to share their views and ideas in the classroom in order to challenge their thoughts and gain in confidence. Students are nurtured to become the best version of themselves while at the same time enjoying their childhood. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are available for children to get involved in and gain new skills, including music, sport and drama.
Independent School Inspectorate
“The personal qualities of pupils within the context of the school’s life are significant. Pupils are tolerant and respectful of each other’s differences and collaborate exceptionally well when working together. They are given many opportunities for responsibilities and accept these with enthusiasm and pride.”
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