Assistant Bursar

Lady Barn 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. 

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is permitted to ask shortlisted candidates to declare all cautions and convictions prior to interview.

Please see the School’s Safer Recruitment Policy for further information.

Due to the growth and development of our finance team, we have a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and experienced Assistant Bursar to join our dedicated team. This exciting position would suit an individual who is proactive and innovative, and who has the ambition for continuous professional development to potentially progress their career as a School Bursar in the future.

The role would involve working specifically with the Bursar to support the School’s Finance and Operational functions. As such the role is varied, widespread and demands a large degree of flexibility on the part of the post holder.

Ideally, the successful applicant will be available to take up the post from 3 January 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Lady Barn House School is a thriving independent day preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3 to 11. There are currently around 490 pupils on roll and 85 staff employed at the school. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care. There is a strong academic legacy with an individual focus on strengthening each pupil’s confidence and abilities. The school aims to ensure that each child is happy, challenged and empowered to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities on offer at Lady Barn House School; leaving them equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a successful transition to Senior School. 

The School has its own site on Schools Hill, Cheadle, enjoying its own superior facilities, including specialist classrooms, a fully equipped EYFS unit with exceptional indoor and outdoor facilities, a separate performing arts building, an extensive Forest School area, indoor gymnasium and two large floodlit astro-turfs. The aspirations of children and parents are high and we are constantly striving to maintain and further improve our standards. 

The post holder should have effective time management and organisational skills, an accountancy qualification and strong IT skills. Responsibilities will include financial management and support in estates management, catering and cleaning, health and safety, compliance, IT and general management and administration. 

Prior experience of working in a school is not a pre-requisite but a tangible interest in, and empathy for, independent education is important.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION

Applications should be made using the application form enclosed in the pack available and forwarded with a letter of application to the Headmistress, Lady Barn House School, Schools Hill, Cheadle, SK8 1JE or via email to recruitment@ladybarnhouse.org by 10am on Monday 5 December 2022. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.  References will be required for those candidates considered for the shortlist.  

School tours will be available on Friday 25 November and Monday 28 November, please contact Kelly Gardner (Head of HR) at recruitment@ladybarnhouse.org to arrange an appointment.

The appointment will be conditional, subject to all satisfactory pre-appointment checks being completed.