Director of Finance & Operations (Bursar)

Competitive Salary

Full-time (52 weeks a year)

We are looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and adaptable individual to lead with confidence, energy and clarity on the financial and operations management of the school. Responsible directly to the Headmaster, the successful candidate will be a key member of the Executive Management Group and oversee the organisation and smooth running of several of the non-teaching aspects of the school. Working closely with the Headmaster, the role will involve long-term strategic development and planning for the whole school as well as responsibility for all commercial and operational matters affecting the school.

The post holder will be expected to lead a strong team, interacting with both teaching and support staff, and will be responsible for the School’s financial performance and its future direction. The post holder will be committed to supporting, through all aspects of their work, the educational aims of the School, and the needs of the pupils and demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding aims of the School. He or she will be able to inspire and motivate support staff to understand the shared purpose behind their work. They will engender a working atmosphere and operational systems that promote a cooperative, orderly, purposeful and harmonious environment in keeping with the expectations and ethos of the School as a whole. They will be committed to working with colleagues across Stonar School, be an ambassador for the School both internally and externally.

The Stonar Difference

Stonar is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18, which was rated excellent by ISI in October 2018 for both pupil achievement and personal development. Our pupils regularly achieve outstanding results, which are beyond expectations both academically and personally. We pride ourselves on our ability to nurture the learning needs of every individual in a respectful, supportive and globally-minded community. All staff are expected to proactively support the aims of the School. Stonar is situated in over 80 acres of beautiful Wiltshire countryside, yet only a 20 minute drive from the World Heritage City of Bath and within easy reach of the M4 corridor.

The School benefits from being part of Globeducate, a forward-thinking international group of over 50 schools worldwide, giving pupils and staff the opportunity to be an active part of a globally-minded community.

To apply

For a full job description and application form, please visit our website.

Only applications using the School’s application form will be considered.

Completed application forms together with a covering letter should be sent to:-

Mrs Rebecca Mehsen, 

HR Manager

Tel: 01225 701793

E-mail: hr@stonarschool.com 

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Friday 29 July 2022

Stonar 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.