Bursar and Clerk to Council
Prestfelde School
Shropshire
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 June 2024
Job overview
Prestfelde School
Bursar and Clerk to Council
Founded in 1929, Prestfelde is a happy and flourishing school of around 350 pupils, aged 3-13, and part of the Woodard Corporation of Schools. A thriving, fully co-educational school, set amidst 30 acres of beautiful grounds in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
The Governors and Head are seeking to appoint a strategic thinker who is financially astute, analytical and commercially minded to become the new Bursar at Prestfelde. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the continued success of one of the UK’s leading independent prep schools.
In addition to the operational oversight of all support areas including finance, HR, estate management, risk management, compliance, health and safety and legal, the Bursar will work in close partnership with both the Head and the Governors in order to deliver the School’s 2029 Centenary Strategy and associated Development Plans.
In order to apply for this position, you will need to satisfy the following criteria:
· Proven robust financial leadership – accountancy qualifications are not essential
· Excellent Project management and stakeholder engagement
· Extensive operational responsibility – oversight of multi-disciplinary teams
· Collaborative and inspiring leadership
· Strategic planning and business acumen
Whilst previous school experience is not essential, candidates will need to demonstrate a genuine motivation and interest regarding education and the independent sector.
How to Apply
Prestfelde School is being assisted in the recruitment of this key appointment by the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA), from whom a Candidate Pack can be obtained by sending an email to recruiting@theisba.org.uk
Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the position with ISBA prior to applying, please contact Lucy Wyatt on 07817 038009.
Closing date for applications is Monday 17th June.
The ISBA reserves the right to close this position early in the event that they receive a high volume of suitable applicants.
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About Prestfelde School
Prestfelde School is an independent, non-selective, co-educational, Christian preparatory school for children. It is situated in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, and has day and flexi-boarding provision. There are approximately 350 students aged 3-13 on its roll.
Prestfelde was founded in 1929 by the Reverend GK Dovey. In 1949 it became part of the Woodard family of schools, a charitable trust that shares a Christian foundation and set of beliefs. The stunning 30-acre parkland site is home to a mixture of beautiful Victorian architecture, modern purpose-built teaching facilities, outdoor play areas, extensive sports grounds, and a swimming pool
Our children also benefit from our onsite Chapel and Theatre, purpose-built Music School, Design, & Technology workshop, Drama Studio, Library, two ICT suites, Art Studio, two Science Laboratories, Medical Centre and a Boarding House which offers children the opportunity to experience boarding in a flexible, supportive way.
Headteacher
Nick Robinson
Values and vision
Prestfelde School aims to offer a 21st-century education while maintaining its roots in tradition. Teachers provide a high quality education in an actively Christian environment. Prestfelde promotes a love of learning in all girls and boys. The School enables all its pupils to maximise their academic potential and to develop their individual talents in a caring, Christian community which fosters sensitivity, confidence, a sense of service and enthusiasm for life.
The School prides itself on an explicit set of core values which are at the heart of all that it does: Empathy, Aspiration, Perseverance, Selflessness, Respect, Unity, Confidence, Integrity, Courage and Humility.
These values are encapsulated in the five aims outlined as follows:
- To provide, within a Christian context, an all-round education which fosters a love of learning in all children, and which enables girls and boys to maximise their potential in all areas of school life.
- To maximise academic potential in all pupils.
- To recognise, promote and encourage individual talents.
- To produce well mannered, sensitive and self-confident young people by providing them with the encouragement and the opportunities to demonstrate selflessness, a sense of service and a zest for life.
To provide an environment – physical, emotional and spiritual – which motivates, challenges and supports each individual.
ISI report
We are thrilled and delighted that following our 2023 ISI inspection, the school has been awarded the highest possible grading. To be awarded “Excellent” in both categories of the quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements, and the quality of pupils’ personal development is something to be extremely proud of. I am particularly pleased that the report reflects what we see from our children every day at Prestfelde. Pupils are achieving highly across so many areas of school life; they are happy, caring and love learning. The dedication and expertise of our teaching staff, along with the attention to detail and professionalism of our support staff has been a key factor in achieving these grades, as well as ensuring that the School is fully compliant in all regulatory areas. This report recognises the work of our wonderful community, whilst providing a springboard for the future. Alongside our 2029 Centenary Strategy, this will ensure that Prestfelde retains its position as a UK leading independent prep school.
https://www.prestfelde.co.uk
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