Bursar

The position of Bursar is a role which will enable the candidate to make a significant contribution to the strategic direction of the school as a senior member of staff. We are looking for a dynamic, creative and highly capable individual to join our community. You will be professional, enthusiastic, full of innovative ideas, with a ‘can-do’ attitude and with a willingness to work with the existing business services team and the teaching staff to enhance further the excellent reputation of the school.

The role of Bursar at St Augustine’s Priory is one of the most important positions in school. The Bursar is a member of the SLT as well as Clerk to the Governors. The Bursar is the Head’s day to day strategic partner and is responsible for driving excellent financial and operational performance to agreed KPIs, leading and managing a sizeable team and is continually seeking to optimise the school’s financial position, including for example, growing the non-fee income side of the business. 

St Augustine’s Priory is a leading Catholic, independent day school for girls aged 3-18 (with boys in the Nursery). The four parts of the school (Pre-Preps, Preps, Seniors and Sixth Form) are located on the same site. We are an all-through school, and it is an enormous benefit to girls and parents that pupils who join us in the Prep School are able to move seamlessly up with us through to the Sixth Form years. As a Catholic school we hold the care of the whole person as central to what we do. In our most recent inspections, we were rated “excellent” in all areas by ISI and “outstanding” in all areas by the Diocese of Westminster.

An inclusive and diverse workplace

We are fully committed to sustaining a positive and mutually supportive working environment free from harassment, discrimination, bullying and victimisation where staff can work collaboratively and productively together, and where all staff are equally valued and respected.

Through working collaboratively with Staff, Students, Parents, Volunteers and Governors we aim to remove barriers that you may face and promote equality of opportunity so that you can achieve your full potential at our School. 

Start date and Remuneration package

The post holder will be paid at a level to reflect their skills and experience and the major responsibility and seniority that the post entails. This is a full-time, year-round role with a generous holiday entitlement of 30 days + bank holidays and Christmas closure, flexible options for working from home during the holidays, contributory employer's pension scheme, Private Health Care, lunches provided during term time, free parking onsite including for electric cars, 50% fee discount for pupils of staff, half day paid birthday leave.

The preferred start date is June/July 2024 for a handover.